Kamloops Branch #12

Kamloops Calender of Events:

Kamloops with a population of 85,000 lies at the end of the Coquihalla Highway some 200 km north from Hope.

The city lies in the Thompson River Valley at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers. Established as a fur trading centre in 1812, it served multiple purposes including a main rail centre for the Canadian Pacific Railway from 1886. The city was incorporated in 1893 and home to 1000 people.

The major industrial support for todays community is agriculture, forestry/wood products & mining. It also provides support and infrastructural support to the copper producer in the Highland Valley to the south.

Kamloops, Canada’s Tournament Capital, provides world-class facilities for national and international athletes, while supporting local participation and training programs at every level of competition.  Facilities include the Tournament Capital Center, Pools, Arenas, Fields and Gyms.

Membership

  • Approximately 67 members (includes 14 active musicians)

Regular meetings

  • Held four times a year at Heritage House, 100 Lorne Street, Riverside Park.  Members are contacted in advance of meeting dates.

Practice Sessions

  • Practice Sessions held every Tuesday evening – 7:-9:00 PM from September 11, 2018 to May 28, 2019 (except for Dec. 11, 18 & 25) in the lower lounge of Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. & will begin at 7:30.  Everyone playing an instrument is welcome (fiddles, guitars, mandolins, etc.)  No charge to join the session.

 Contact: 

 Florence Tellier, Secretary-Treasurer – phone # 250-376-2330 Contact by email

Special Events

  • Next dance will be held at Brock Activity Center, 9A-1800 Tranquille Road in Kamloops from 7:30 to 10:00 PM on January 5, 2019.  Members $ 6.00, non-members $ 10.00 at the door.  Memberships are available from Jackie or Florence at the dances.  For more info call 250-376-2330.

THE KAMLOOPS BRANCH IS HOSTING AN
OLD TIME FIDDLE CONTEST on

September 13,14, 2019

More detailed info coming soon

Pre Register and have your name go into a draw for a $20.00 gift Certificate.

Executive for 2018:

  • President – Jackie Davis 250-319-3680

  • Vice-President – Colin Mahoney

  • Secretary-Treasurer – Florence Tellier

  • Directors – Pat Benson, Dave Lynn, Clark Hiles, Stu Slater, John Heim & Herman Kovacs.

Appointed:

  •  Membership-Jackie Davis

    Sunshine-Betty Tasko 250-372-2809.