Community

Rick Dunbar of Kamloops has been awarded the 2016 ALS Society of B.C.'s Exceptional Public Awareness Program Award. The award was handed out recently at the 2016 Volunteer Recognition Awards in Richmond.

More and more Kamloops residents are finding themselves in the role of caregiver for a family member due to dementia. Dementia is the medical term for symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain. The illness is increasing as the population ages.

The City of Kamloops is celebrating all those who give back to the River City.

Seen in the light of increasing support being given to euthanasia, it feels jarringly disconcerting to all who stand for respect and right to life.

A peer support group is starting up for people with kidney concerns and the first meeting is April 16 at St. Andrews on the Square.

A group of Sa-Hali secondary students is feeling grateful for things like drinking water after a volunteer trip to Guatemala.

Joseph Ssenyange's mom taught him the importance of giving back to his community -- and now, living thousands of miles away from his home, he continues to do so.

Stephanie Gale takes her exercise routine outdoors from her usual workouts inside the Tournament Capital Centre. Gale said the bleachers make for an excellent workout, with use of the many sets of stairs. Dave Eagles/KTW

The Pine Tree Riding Club is saddling up for the season, with six sessions scheduled for members and non-members alike. The public is welcome to visit the Barnhartvale club and take in the demonstrations. The Pine Tree Riding Club is at 1554 Todd Rd.

It is becoming more difficult all the time for Canadian families to put healthy and satisfying meals on the table. We've experienced rising food costs over the past year and this is forecast to continue throughout 2016.