Java Mountain News December 1, 2022

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Blazers shut out Giants 3-0

Dylan Ernst stopped 38 shots for his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over Vancouver on home ice Friday night, Dec. 2.

Logan Stankoven led the way with a goal and two assists on the night. Connor Levis and Matthew Seminoff also scored for the Blazers with Caedan Bankier picking up two assists.

The game was scoreless for the first 55 minutes, which made for an exciting and action packed final five minutes of intense action. All three of the Blazers’ goals were scored in the span of 2:47 starting with 4:26 left in regulation time.

Stankoven opened the scoring for the Blazers 15:34 into the third period. Levis kept up the pressure, scoring 0:55 later on the power play to make it 2-0 Blazers.Then Seminoff put one in the next 1:52 later to give the Blazers the win. Ernst was stellar in goal with a great 38-save shutout performance!

CP Holiday Train rolls into town Dec. 16

The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will roll into KAMLOOPS Dec. 16 at 4:45 p.m. on north side of Sandman Centre in the rear parking lot.

Other stops include: C Åçè: Dec. 16, 2:35 p.m. – north side of Shuswap Avenue across from the RCMP building. SÅ !"Å: Dec. 16, 7 p.m. – Savona Access Rd. & Savona St. Aç #$!%&: Dec. 16, 8:35 p.m. – CP building on Railway Ave. between 5th & 6th St. Lytton – Dec. 17, 11:15 a.m. – CPTMS building on Station Rd.

The CP Holiday Train is traditionally one of the most important fundraisers for the Kamloops Food Bank

This year’s performers for the region are Mackenzie Porter & Virginia to Vegas.

The CP Holiday Train shows are free to attend, but attendees are asked to bring a cash or non-perishable food donation if they’re able.

Winter/Christmas Craft Fairs & Markets

• Dec. 2 & 3: BARRIERE CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET, at the North Thompson Agriplex, 4856 Dunn Lake Rd., Barriere. Fri: 5 – 8 PM; Sat: 10 AM – 4 PM. Valley Artisans Christmas Show is a premiere artists’ show & sale striving to showcase many fine artists from our area. FMI: 250-819-2075, valleyartisansgroup.com.

• Dec. 3, 10 AM – 3 PM: W ÅçÅèê Eù ! "ç#$è PAC XMAS MARKET, at WES, 3550 Westsyde Rd. Various vendors, homebased businesses & children’s crafts. Proceeds to WES PAC.

• Dec. 3, 10 AM – 3 PM: K#!ù%%&Å U"'ç ê C()$*( CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, at KUC, 421 St. Paul St. Christmas store; quilt sale; craft sale; gift boutique; kids’zone; gift wrapping; concession.Admission by donation. FMI: 250-372-3020.

• Dec. 3, 10 AM – 2 PM: H ++ù è C$ , CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, at the Heffley Creek Hall, 6995 Old Hwy 5 (15 minutes from downtown). Concession, 30 vendors, plenty of parking, 50/50, raffle, concession.

• Sat. Dec. 3, 9:30 AM – 2 PM: BHV H#ùù CRAFT FAIR at Barnhartvale Hall, 7390 Barnhartvale Rd. Spotty to no internet in hall. Vendor Call. FMI: jennafermoores7@gmail.com

• Dec. 3, 10AM – 2 PM: C#*( C$ , B #)ç'+'*#ç'%" S%*' çè 8ç( CHRISTMAS INDOOR MARKET,attheCacheCreekCommunity Hall, 1270 Stage Rd., Cache Creek. Holiday baking, bannock, crafters, collectibles, woodworking, & more. FMI:Wendy, wcoomber@telus.net.

• Dec. 3 & 4, 9AM – 3 PM: ARTISAN MARKET at the Dunes, 652 Dunes Dr., featuring local artisans with specialty items. Free admission. FMI: kim@golfthedunes.com.

• Dec. 3, 11AM – 2 PM: Country Christmass Bazaar & Tea at OLPH Parish Hall, 635 Tranquille Rd.

• Dec. 3 & 10, 10 AM – 3 PM, V#ùù è M#$, çÅ’ CHRISTMAS POP-UP BAZAAR, at Sahali Mall. Ho! Ho! Ho! For all the best local shopping this Christmas! FMI & tables: TheValleyMarkets@ gmail.com or https://bit.ly/3mgxFqS. Spaces are limited.

• Dec. 10 & 11, 11 AM – 5 PM: M%"ç C$ , W'" $è ARTISAN MARKETatMonteCreekWinery,2420Miner’sBluffRd,MonteCreek. Localvendors,doorprizes,mulledwine&winetastingsavailable.Freeadmission.Tables:www.montecreekranch.com/events/holiday-craft-market/.

•Dec.10&11,Sat,11AM–5PM;Sun,10AM–4PM: SUN PEAKS ARTISAN MARKET at the Sun Peaks Centre, located at the top of the village, across from the Kookaburra Lodge, beside the skating rink. Local vendors, featuring fine & functional work. Free admission. Day visitor parking is available on Village Place or P2. Enter by the tennis courts.Washrooms onsite. Sun Peaks will continue to follow provincial health guidelines & update operating procedures as needed.

• Dec. 11, 9AM – 5 PM: HOME-BASE BUSINESS MARKET, at the Merritt Civic Centre, 1950 Mamette Ave., Merritt. Vendor spaces open to all home-based business vendors; no special conditions or high table fees. Tables: $20! FMI: jessicaemcculloch@hotmail.com.

• Dec. 16, 2 – 7 PM: Krampus is coming! MISFIT NIGHT MARKET BEFORE KRAMPUS, at the EffieArts Collective, 422 TranquilleRd.&Oddfellow’s&Rebekah’sHall,423TranquilleRd.That’s right, 2 venues, directly across the street from each other! Come spend your Friday night on the North Shore!To volunteer, volunteer applications: https://form.jotform.com/222447799723267

• Dec. 17, 10 AM – 2 PM: COUNTRYSIDE COMMUNITY MARKET CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET, at 6349 Chief Jules Dr., Chase. Vendors: adamslakecm@gmail.com. Crafters, bakers, homemade items.All types of vendors accepted.

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Åê (,# days of operation: Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 29, 30, 31, from 8 PM – 2AM. For a safe ride home call 250-372-5110. Vèç$#!&&'ù '& #&&)&) to safely drive people & their vehicles home as well as other volunteer duties. Volunteers are required to complete a Criminal Record Check, which is covered by Operation RedNose.FMIonhowtovolunteer&todownloadtheapplicationform: https://pacificsportinteriorbc.com/2022orn/ Is your business hosting a Holiday celebration? ORN ê'è*()&ù -$ù(#&ùù&ù .(!" '()& *è$+"&'ù!Thesevouchersallowyouremployeestoarrivehomesafelyafteran eveningoffun.Ifyouareinterestedorhaveanyquestions,pleasecontact us today! 250-320-0650, kamloops@operationrednose.com. • Dec. 3 & 4, 10AM – 4 PM: BC T' #ù(! 0 !"& C(!1 è% K Åçèèêù are inviting the public to STUFF THE BUS by dropping off a donation of non-perishable foodstuffs at the Sahali Save-On-Foods location in Columbia Place, and help fill the shelves at the Kamloops Food Bank. • Nov. 24 – Dec. 10, Eves: 7:30 PM. Sat. Matinees: 2 PM. Wed. Tea Matinee: 11 AM. No performances Sun or Mon. Dec. 5: WCT ê'&ù&#!ù, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A R&6/! P)&7, adapted by Joe Landry, at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 NinthAve. S8#,/&) P#"+!"4&',#*: P 1-W" !-Yè$-C # M !(#&&: Dec. 3, Dec. 10. P(44 P'&S"è.: Dec. 1, 6:30 PM (7:30 PM performance). Pèù!-S"è.A'!(ù! T ç5- +5: Dec. 1, after the 7:30 performance. S!$)&#! M !(#&&: Dec. 7, 11 AM. *For school group bookings, contact Terri Runnalls: terri@wctlive.ca. '&ç 7&) ê&'%è'Å #+&: Dec. 3, 2 PM. *FMI on '&ç 7&)ê &'%è'Å #+&ù, www.wctlive.ca/accessibility/default.htm.

•Dec.6&throughouttheChristmasseason,10AM–4PM: A##$ ç FESTIVALOFTREESattheArmstrongSpallumcheenMuseum&ArtGallery,3415PleasantValleyRd.,Armstrong.FMI:ASMAS,250-546-8318. • Sat. Dec. 3, 4 – 6 PM: NSBIA COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION at Wilson House, 115 Tranquille Rd. Santa will be giving out goodie bags & you can take your photo with him too! Free McDonald’s hot chocolate & coffee! Roast marshmallows & make S’mores on propane camp fires. Cookshack Cravings will be cooking up some yummy comfort food, McDonald’s will have coffee & hot chocolate, The Grinch & the Whoville characters will arrive at about 4:30 PM to take photos with your children & you too!

• Dec. 2 – 11, Fri. & Sat. Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10: 6 – 9 PM; Sun. Dec. 4, 11: 6 – 8 PM: WHOVILLE /* 4!;/'< $! T=’#4)>8* The annual display that pays homage to Dr. Seuss’sThe GrinchWho Stole Christmas will be at Tk’emlúps Powwow Arbour. Admission is simply a new or gently used children’s book or cash donation for Literacy in Kamloops. Through the years, Whoville visitors have donated thousands of books to Literacy in Kamloops.

• Dec. 9; Doors: 7 PM, Concert: 7:30 PM: K Åçèèêù C"è'(ù!&'ù present INTO THE LIGHT, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1136 SixthAve.

• Sat. Dec. 10, 12 – 7 PM: KCBIAWELCOME WINTER BLOCK

PARTY downtown Kamloops. Join the fun as the KCBIA shuts down the300blockofVictoriaSt.&enjoysomegoodfood,drinks,familyfun, giveaways & more! This is THE party of the holiday season.

• Sat. Dec. 10, 7 PM: HEFFLEY CREEK COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CHEER PARADE & BONFIRE at Heffley Creek Hall, 6995 Old Hwy 5. Join the fun by decorating your car, truck, or tractor & drive around the community spreading Christmas cheer! Santa & his elves will be back again on the float! Staging parade vehicles at the hall parking lot at 6.45 PM, pre-determined route drive around the community spreading cheer & treats. Then come back to the parking lot for hot chocolate & wiener roast at the bonfire! Everyone welcome.

• Thurs. Dec. 15, 1 PM: HOLIDAY TEA ! !"& S"è'&ù Retirement Residence, 870 Westminster Ave. Festive treats, ugly Christmas sweater contest, door prizes, & more! Free admission; please bring a donation to the food bank. All seniors welcome. Limited seating. RSVP by Dec. 9. 250-376-0315.

• Dec. 11, 5 – 7 PM: A CHRISTMAS WALKABOUT: A' O5$6!!" F&4/)7 E;#'$, Kamloops Free Methodist Church parking lot, 975 Windbreak St. C 'èçç&'ù (listen, or join in, the singing of the season’s favoutites). Cèè5(&ù (have fun icing these delectable treats). N !$'& T'&& (let’s prepare winter treats for the birds). W(#!&' G'&&#ù (add fresh greens to your décor). H 1'()& (a leisurely drive through the Brock neighbourhood). S# +5ù 0 Åè'& (roast marshmallows, enjoy hot chocolate, feast in a hot dog (donations gladly accepted)). Fèè) D'(*& (donations of non-perishable food items for distribution by the SalvationArmy Food Bank are appreciated).

• Dec. 16, 4:45 PM: CANADIAN PACIFIC (CP) HOLIDAY TRAIN, providing live music & raising money and food for local food banks along its network, arrives in KAMLOOPS Dec. 16 at 4:45 p.m. – north side of Sandman Centre in the rear parking lot. O$%#" &"#& *$!8*: C" ù&: Dec. 16, 2:35 p.m. – north side of Shuswap Ave. across from the RCMP building. S *è# : Dec. 16, 7 p.m. – Savona Access Rd. & Savona St. Aù"+'è%!: Dec. 16, 8:35 p.m. – CP building on Railway Ave. between Fifth St. & Sixth St. This year’s performers for the region are Mackenzie Porter & Virginia to Vegas. The CPHolidayTrain shows are free to attend, but attendees are asked to bring a cash or non-perishable food donation if they’re able.The CP Holiday Train is traditionally one of the most important fundraisers for the local Food Banks.

• Dec. 17 & 18, Sat: 2 & 7:30 PM. Sun: 2 PM: CHRISTMAS WITH THE KSO, at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 NinthAve.

• Dec. 18, 10 AM: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA at Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. Tickets: $27.54 at www.eventbrite.ca/e/breakfast-with-santa-the-coast-hotel-and-conference-centre-tickets-432108898347 & includes a breakfast buffet, meet & greet with Santa, small gift for the children, & more. Funds raised go to the RIH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. FMI: Nicole: 250372-5312 ext. 102, n.stgodard@coasthotels.com, or Katie: 250-8286660 ext. 4179, k.ross@coasthotels.com.

• Wed. Dec. 21, 7 – 7:45 PM: THE LONGEST NIGHT (B)5# C%"/*$4&*). For people facing pain & loss. When Christmas hurts. At St.Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1136 SixthAve.

Christmas Amalgamated in new location

Christmas Amalgamated is in a new location this year. Christmas Amalgamated is set up in the Wings Above Kamloops Building (former Soccer Quest), 1224C 8th St., in the back offWindsorAve. (watch for the ChristmasAmalgamated sign). They are now open Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for registration & donations.

For information regarding registering for a hamper, making a donation, adopting a family, or volunteering, call 250-376-0777. The phone number will be working as of Nov. 25.

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The following food items can be included in a basic food hamper, alldonationsofwhicharewelcomedintheformofadonationatthe ChristmasAmalgamated depot where they are sorted and compiled into baskets for each family.

All home-baked and canned food items must be prepared in an Food-Safe approved kitchen. There are no refrigerators or freezers in the building, as such, all donations should be non-perishable.

If you are adopting a family, ensure there is enough food to feed the entire family for their Christmas dinner. (Extras can be included.)

• One turkey or gift certificate ($25 – $50 value);

• potatoes (3 – 5 lb.);

• stuffing (1 – 2 packages);

• cranberry jelly (1 tin);

• vegetables (2 tins, or fresh if delivered immediately);

• soup (2 tins);

• juice (1 large tin);

•Jell-Oorpudding(2packages);

• apples (1 dozen);

• oranges (1 dozen mandarins);

• Christmas cake;

• a mixture of nuts and candy;

• tea and/or coffee; and

• bread/buns.

In operation from (NEW HOURS) 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. Nov. 26, 27, Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, & New Year’s Eve Dec. 31

• Dec. 5 & 7, 7 PM: CASTING CALL. Auditions will take place for the Kamloops Players production of A Åçèê Mù!"#, at Bridgeview Theatre, 106B Tranquille Rd. Looking for 3 – 4 male presenting & 3 – 4 female presenting actors able to play multiple roles; stage produxtion: March 29 –April 7.

• BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE, Seymour St. 250-554-2572, susan@blscs.org, www.blscs.org, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube. Interactive/hands-on science exhibits, Tues. – Sat. 9:30AM – 5 PM. Those over 3 yr. old are required to wear a mask. Let BLSC know if there are exceptions within your group. Wheel chair accessible. BLSC activities are suitable for people of all ages, 2 & older. • S!"#$%& "'($)$*:

* Daily, to Dec. 23: 3D A$ê !" H!%& G#ù$: Be amused & delighted by Lily Dalley’s astonishing Kinetic Sculpture. Discover how to use simple machines to create moving art tableaus. Explore her use of innovative materials to represent whimsical stories & situations. This exceptional hands-on exhibit will capture everyone’s attention & interest.Watch for special events & activities, over the course of the fall.

• Dec. 19 – 23: J+,$-/ WOW C%0! for those in grades 1 – 4. Join us for wonderful crazy science fun, daily from 9 AM – 3 PM. Loads of interactive activities that are educational & oh so intriguing & exciting.At this time masks will be required. This will be confirmed before camp starts. There will also be 2 M%/#( B/"%1 C%0!3, March 27 – 31. Registration is now open for the 2023 Robotics & Coding Club for kids ages 9 & up. Sign up now; registration forms: www.blscs.org.

• Dec. 24 – 30; Dec. 24, 26, 27, 30 at 1 PM Dec. 28 at 1 & 7 PM Dec. 29, 7 PM: ALICE IN WONDERLAND:AF%)+&-+3&5 F/%)6-+3 P%,*-! presented by the Laughing Stock Theatre Society, at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 Ninth Ave. Tickets ($15.75 – $26.25): https:// tickets.kamloopslive.com/TheatreManager/1/login?event=2776.

• WOMEN HELPING WOMEN. The NSBIA will once again be collecting purses for the Women’s Shelter! Sadly the need has only grown, & more women are without a home & are often on the run with children. They often have nothing but the shirt on their back. So this collection of women’s essentials is so important. Drop off purses at Senor Froggy’s North Shore; Heather’s Fabric Shelf in Brock Shop; Castanet Kamloops, 102 – 635 Victoria St. & NSBIA office (Wilson House), 115Tranquille Rd. Please call first. FMI: Patti, 250-376-2411, or patti@nsbia.com. Deadline is Dec. 14.

• HEFFLEY CREEK COFFEEHOUSES (2023): Jan. 28; Feb. 25; March 25: April 22. Doors: for supper: 5:30 PM. Music starts: 6:30 PM. Admission: $5/adults; performers & children/free. Please bring a mug.

•Weds. 12:30 – 2 p.m.: LII BELLE MAAMAA, at Lii Michif Family & Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. A safe & supportive group for Metis Maa Maas, & Kookhums Mothers & Grandmothers. Gather to meet other parents for practical & emotional support, & to learn about traditional parenting & self-care. Light lunch provided. FMI: Mackenzie or Lexa, 250-554-9486.

• KAMLOOPS FILM SOCIETY DEC. FILM SCHEDULE: at the Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St. 236-425-3456.

• THURSDAY FILM SERIES, at 6:30 PM: Dec. 1, 6:30 PM: TRIANGLE OF SADNESS. Fighting on a Desert Island! Golden Globe Winner Oscar Isaac! Dec. 8: THE CARD COUNTER

• FREE MEMBER MOVIES: Dec. 3, 2 PM: A CHRISTMAS STORY. Part of theAnti-Christmas Series. Back by popular demand! Dec. 9, 6:30 PM: GREMLINS. Don’t feed them after midnight! Anti-Christmas Series. Dec. 10, 6:30 PM: LETHAL WEAPON. AntiChristmas Series. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes! Dec. 16: 6:30 PM: KISS KISS BANG BANG. Starring Robert Downey Jr & Val Kilmer!Anti-Christmas Series. Dec. 17, 2 PM: ELF. “So, good news. I saw a dog today.” Christmas Series. ⁎ Dec. 1 & 8, 6:45 PM: TERRIFIER 2. Art the Clown is back for more! Presented in partnership with Drunk in a Graveyard. ⁎Dec.2,6:30PM:DIEHARD.YippeeKi-Yay...Anti-ChristmasSeries. ⁎ Dec. 2, 9, 10, 6:45 PM; 14, 6:30 PM; & 17, 2:15 PM: ARMAGEDON TIME. “He looks like a deranged Easter Bunny.” ⁎ Dec. 3, 2:15 PM; & Dec. 17, 6:45 PM: MOONAGE DAYDREAM ⁎ Dec. 3, 6:30 PM: HOME ALONE. Watch the classic holiday shenanigans unfold on the big screen! Christmas Series. ⁎ Dec. 3 & 16, 6:45 PM; 7 & 12, 6:30 PM; 10, 2:15 PM: TÁR.ANew Drama starring Cate Blanchett! ⁎ Dec. 10, 2 PM: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL.Arguably the greatest Christmas Carol adaptation. Christmas Series. ⁎ Dec. 17, 6:30 PM: NATIONALLAMPOON’S CHRISTMASVACATION.Aholiday favourite film!

• 25 Å çèèêù!"#ç"$ WILDLIGHTS event, Dec. 10 – Jan. 2 (except ChristmasDay),4–9PM,atBCWildlifePark,9077DallasDr.Morethan 1 million lights. Castle lit with more than 13,000 glimmering lights ; Kamloops Princess Parties Magical Forest; meetAnna & Elsa every; Uncle Chris the Clown; the Canadian Tire Kamloops Holiday Gazebo; Home Hardware Family Farm; Wildlife Express Miniature train (tickets: $1), endlesslightdisplays,the250ftTunnelofLights,10cozyfirepitstowarm up with your hot chocolate, & a 20 ft. tall outdoor light tree; & of course, Santa,Mrs.Clause,&anelfwillbeinsidetheWinterWonderlanddisplay inside the Discovery Centre Dec. 10 – 23. Don’t forget your camera to captureyourmagicalmemories!New:theEcoGallerywillbetransformed intoanenchantingwinterwonderland,completewitha10ft.widewreath & endless photo opportunities. On Dec. 10, from 5 – 8 PM, join author & illustrator Loraine Kemp who worked closely with the BC Wildlife Park on her newest children’s book, LUNA. Throughout the evening Loraine will entertain visitors by drawing, playing games, & handing out prizes of signed illustrations. Tickets: at the door or online. Dec. 9 will be the first eversensoryfriendlynight.FMI:www.bcwildlife.org/wildlights2022.htm

• Dec. 24, 6:30 PM: CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE at the SalvationArmy Church, 344 Poplar St. • Sat. Dec. 24, 5 PM: STORY TIME WITH THE GRINCH. Join the fun on Christmas Eve when the Grinch sneaks into Santa’s Cottage! It’s the Grinch’s turn to read to all the good little children, & he’s got a lot to say. Watch out for a special cameo from Max! Leave a comment at www.facebook.com/events/793875061659221/ talking about your favourite holiday story for a chance to win one of the books the Grinch reads! With books appropriate for ages 2 & up, the whole family can enjoy their time with the Grinch! If your comment is selected as a winner we will contact you for further details on how to pick up your prize. This will be a pre-recorded video going live on Christmas Eve. Event by Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2022, Track Santa Live & Bedtime Story.

Samuel Lewis had two goals and an assist, and Evan Clark added two goals of his own as the Kamloops Storm cruised to a 6-0 shut-out win over the Steam in Summerland in KIJHL action last Friday night. Owen Aura, Ty Horner, and Braden Smith all had two assists each. Jameson Rende and Harrison Ewert rounded out the scoring as Colton PhillipsWatts got the shut-out win in goal making 25 saves. Kamloops were 2-for-3 on the power play and a perfect 7-for-7 on the penalty kill.

When Brett Joseph went top shelf on Phillips-Watts to give his Sicamous Eagles a 2-1 third-period lead the Storm didn’t panic. In fact, less than a minute later Evan Douglas tied the game from the slot on a feed from Horner, and then Horner went coast to coast a

few minutes after that and sniped bar-down for the winner and a 3-2 come from behind win before a boisterous crowd at McArthur Island Sports Centre last Saturday night.

Phillips-Watts stopped 23 of 25 shots in getting the win in goal while Kamloops fired 31 shots at Eagles netminder Gage Reimer. Peyton Kelly scored on the power play on a beautiful three-way passing play with Devin Benson and Brandon Toye. That tied the game at 1-1 which is where the game stood heading into the third. The Storm were 1-for-4 on the power play and a perfect 4-for-4 on the penalty kill.

The Storm have a four-game home stance to begin the month of December as they host the Chase Heat at the Sports Centre Sat. Dec. 3; the puck drops at 7 p.m. Saturday night is the Storm’s annual Teddy Bear Toss. The rink will be rocking as Nick Carter DJ Services will have the crowd fired up and having fun, and ready to make it rain teddy bears on the ice when the Storm score their first goal of the night. If you bring a canned food item to donate at the door or a teddy bear you will get

into the game for $5.

The Storm then host the 100 Mile House Wranglers Sun. Dec. 4 in a 5 p.m. matinee game. They then host the Eagles Wed. Dec. 7. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The Storm are in action Sat. Dec. 10, against the Princeton Posse. Faceoff is 7 p.m.

The Storm then travel to Kelowna to take on the Chiefs Fri. Dec. 16. The Storm’s final home game of the year will be Sat. Dec. 17, when they take on the Steam in a 5 p.m. Saturday matinee.

After a two-week holiday break, the players will be back on the ice Tues. Jan. 3, when they travel to Revelstoke to face off against the Grizzlies.

8 PM – 3 AM Nov. 26, 27, Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, & New Year’s Eve Dec. 31

Applications to Pacific Sport (910 McGill Rd.) and Kamloops Sports Council (1550 Island Parkway) kamloops@operationrednose.com FMI or to volunteer: 250-320-0650

In operation from (NEW HOURS) 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. Nov. 26, 27, Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, & New Year’s Eve Dec. 31

In operation from 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. Nov. 26, 27, Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, & New Year’s Eve Dec. 31

Blazers improve to 12-5-3-1 after going 3-1 this past week

Operation Red Nose is looking for volunteers to fill positions such as designated driver, escort driver, navigator, phone operator, & dispatch.

Applications to Pacific Sport (910 McGill Rd.) and Kamloops Sports Council (1550 Island Parkway) For information or to volunteer, call 250-320-0650

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After a scoreless first period, Fraser Minten opened the scoring for the Blazers with a power play goal 6:14 into the middle frame. Then, just 0:30 later, Caedan Bankier scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal with another power play goal. Then, with 1:59 remaining in the period, the Tri City Americans scored their only goal of the game but Daylan Kuefler answered back with the insurance goal with 0:57 left in the second to make it 3-1 Blazers after 40. Logan Stankoven, Bankier, and Drew Englot scored in the third to give the Blazers the 6-1 win in Kennewick, WA last Wednesday night, Nov. 23. Dylan Ernst

stopped 26 of 27 shots he faced in goal for the Blazers in the win. The Blazers made a comeback in the third period, but came up short in a 3-2 loss to the Moose Jaw Warriors last Friday night at Sandman Centre. Stankoven and Kuefler each had a goal and an assist in the loss. Kamloops netminder Michael Schnattinger made 26 saves in a losing effort.

The B.C. Division-leading Prince George Cougars hosted the Blazers last Saturday, Nov. 16 and fell 4-1 to the visitors.

Ashton Ferster opened the scoring for the Blazers 8:41 into the first frame to make it 1-0 at the end of 20 minutes of action. The Cougars tied it up 2:16 into the middle period with their only goal of the game. Bankier scored what would be the game-winning goal 1:05 later. Minten scored the insurance goal on the power play 8:02 into the second frame to make it 3-1 after 40. Bankier scored his second goal of the game, short-handed with 0:40 left on the clock to give the Blazers the 4-1 win.

Ernst stopped 34 of 35 shots he faced between the pipes in the

winning cause.

The Blazers hosted the Regina Pats on Wed. Nov. 30, as the home-town team won 9-3 in front of a sold out crowd.

The Blazers scored seven goals in the second period to go on to a 9-3 win over the Pats.

Minten and Bankier each had two goals and an assist on the night while Stankoven had a goal and three assists. Connor Levis, Kuefler and Ferster rounded out the scoring for the Blazers.

Ernst stopped 33 of 36 shots in the victory.

The Blazers improved to 12-53-1 on the season.

The Blazers are in a homeand-home series against Vancouver this weekend; they host the Giants Fri. Dec. 2 at Sandman Centre. The puck drops at 7 p.m. Then the two teams travel to the Langley Events Centre for the other half of the series Sat. Dec. 3. The Blazers then travel to Victoria to take on the Royals Tues. Dec. 6.The Blazers’annual Teddy Bear night will take place Fri. Dec. 10 when they play host to the Victoria Royals. The puck drops at 7 p.m.

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• KAMLOOPS FILM SOCIETY DEC. FILM SCHEDULE at the Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St. 236-425-3456. The Kamloops Film Society December lineup is out, and they have Christmas & ‘Anti Christmas’movies happening every weekend leading up to Dec. 24, before the KFS closes for at least two weeks.

• THURSDAY FILM SERIES, at 6:30 PM: Dec. 1, 6:30 PM: TRIANGLE OF SADNESS. Fighting on a Desert Island! Golden Globe Winner Oscar Isaac! Dec. 8: THE CARD COUNTER

• FREE MEMBER MOVIES: Dec. 3, 2 PM: A CHRISTMAS STORY. Part of theAnti-Christmas Series. Back by popular demand! Dec. 9, 6:30 PM: GREMLINS. Don’t feed them after midnight! Anti-Christmas Series. Dec. 10, 6:30 PM: LETHAL WEAPON. AntiChristmas Series. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes! Dec. 16: 6:30 PM: KISS KISS BANG BANG. Starring Robert Downey Jr & Val Kilmer!Anti-Christmas Series. Dec. 17, 2 PM: ELF. “So, good news. I saw a dog today.” Christmas Series.

⁎ Dec. 1 & 8, 6:45 PM: TERRIFIER 2. Art the Clown is back for more! Presented in partnership with Drunk in a Graveyard. ⁎ Dec. 2, 6:30 PM: DIE HARD. Yippee Ki-Yay. . . Anti-Christmas Series.

⁎ Dec. 2, 9, 10, 6:45 PM; 14, 6:30 PM; & 17, 2:15 PM: ARMAGEDON TIME. “He looks like a deranged Easter Bunny.” ⁎ Dec. 3, 2:15 PM; & Dec. 17, 6:45 PM: MOONAGE DAYDREAM ⁎ Dec. 3, 6:30 PM: HOME ALONE. Watch the classic holiday shenanigans unfold on the big screen! Christmas Series. ⁎ Dec. 3 & 16, 6:45 PM; 7 & 12, 6:30 PM; 10, 2:15 PM: TÁR.ANew Drama starring Cate Blanchett! ⁎ Dec. 10, 2 PM: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL.Arguably the greatest Christmas Carol adaptation. Christmas Series. ⁎ Dec. 17, 6:30 PM: NATIONALLAMPOON’S CHRISTMASVACATION.Aholiday favourite film!

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