Reider’s Digest (14:45 mark), with Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, highlights colourful Episode 83 of Kamloops Last Week, which also features commentary (47:35) on Brier silver medallist Matt Dunstone, with insight from the Manitoba skip and his girlfriend, B.C. champion curler Erin Pincott.

The mayor talks of being homeless in Edmonton when he was a teenager and explains how the experience has shaped his views. Hamer-Jackson brings up concerns with the city’s purchase of the Northbridge Hotel/Campbell Avenue properties and the role of ASK Wellness in managing a facility expected to rise on the land. How is the working environment at city hall?

What does he think of criticism that followed his Feb. 28 outreach-workers motion that was defeated 8-1? Did he do his research?

Hamer-Jackson, who is lobbying to have the 419 Moose Squadron do a fly-over during the Memorial Cup, expresses discontent with the timing of point-in-time counts that provide information on people experiencing homelessness in the city.

Also in the show: 17 wild horses shot to death north of Walhachin (8:00), Kamloops Sports Legacy Fund donates $500,000 to TRU WolfPack/lack of squash courts in city is a bad look for the Tournament Capital (10:17), a charity pickleball game is proposed (6:19) to mark Episode 100 and Mike Miltimore talks of hard times in 1983 (2:38).

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Whitecaps FC head coach Vanni Sartini joins Kamloops Last week (at 16:22 mark) on a pivotal match day for his club, which is 0-2 to start the Major League Soccer campaign.

We also feature Kelly Thomson (31:05), managing director of the Mustard Seed, and Leah Turner, Sylvie Lloyd, Patrick Gu and Sandi Vyse of the Kamloops Long Blades (44:05).

Sartini offers insight on how he plans to motivate his team ahead of its Concacaf Champions League tilt against Honduran side Real España on Wednesday at BC Place Stadium.

The Italian bench boss speaks of dealing with media — his father was a photo archivist for a newspaper in Florence — and lets viewers know who he leans on (his wife and father, among others) during tough times.

Sartini offers his take on how MLS stacks up against top-flight circuits in Europe and how the Whitecaps need to educate the general fan base on the importance of non-league games.

He also has kind words for TRU WolfPack head coach John Antulov and ponders promotion and relegation in MLS.

Thomson explains what The Mustard Seed does and touches on detox and recovery, the extreme weather shelter at Kamloops Alliance Church and West Victoria Street issues, among other topics.

The Long Blades continued their post-pandemic rejuvenation by playing host to the B.C. Short Track Speed Skating Championships last weekend on Mac Isle.

We interview athletes and show video of the action.

Also covered on the show: Blazers' play-by-play man Jon Keen’s top-shelf performance amid drunk fans in Kent, Wash., Van Halen, Roy Orbison, Wee Willie Johnston, co-host Chris Foulds’ Abbotsford chat group (Pipes and the boys) and co-host Marty Hastings’ displeasure with his boss, Foulds.

Magic Mike Miltimore is expanding Riversong Guitars, but appears to be doing so in Sicamous, thanks in part to costs associated with finding buildings and property in Kamloops.

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Rachel Stratton, a travelling farmer from England who is stranded in the River City, drops by Kamloops Last Week [at the 18:30 mark] with her dog, Jane, to rave about people and businesses in the Tournament Capital who have helped her avert disaster and offered renewed belief in humanity.

KTW reporter Michael Potestio provides analysis on a contentious city council meeting, touching on pointed words from councillor Kelly Hall and frustration shown by Bill Sarai, with Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson in the middle of it all.

Potestio also talks of council coming together on a few issues and sheds light on housing-development news that resulted from the meeting.

The city council meeting breakdown begins at 3:19.

Jon Keen, voice of the Kamloops Blazers, drops in [29:01] to talk of scoring and goaltending on the WHL club’s successful road trip, his appreciation for forward Ryan Hofer and the monumental task of downing the Seattle Thunderbirds.

He also delves into the Brier, with Matt Dunstone chasing his first men’s national curling title, and pays homage to Kamloops Golf and Country Club staff.

Co-host Marty Hastings salutes Kamloops Storm head coach Jan Ludvig and graduating captain Harrison Ewert, but takes aim at the junior B hockey club’s Twitter antics.

The Storm segment begins at 39:48.

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Jennifer Jones, Rachel Homan, Kerri Einarson, Laurie St-Georges and Vic Rauter feature in a groundbreaking episode of Kamloops Last Week, with the Scotties Tournament of Hearts underway in the River City.

Come for the world and Olympic curling champions (our Scotties segment begins at 29:45), stay for Nancy Bepple and Jeremy Kneeshaw on the banjo and guitar (8:35) — and tuck into restaurant reviews for dessert (30:32).

Kamloopsian Al Cameron, who is director of communication and media relations for Curling Canada, stops by (39:47) to talk about attendance at his hometown Scotties. Are folks flocking to Sandman Centre?

Kamloops city coun. Bepple and local musician Kneeshaw become the first to perform taped live on KLW and they sit down for an interview (10:33) when the music is over.

Kneeshaw, a new dad, talks of an upcoming album, performing in The Patch, crime in Kamloops, bike paths and working for taskmaster Magic Mike Miltimore.

Bepple delves into a number of topics, including the strategic plan and several potential supplementary budget items — bike lanes, highway exits, firefighters, a Tourism Kamloops sign and more.

She also answers questions on council cohesion and talks of her mission to secure free admission for recreation activities for children seven and under. Jones and Homan enjoyed dining experiences in Kamloops, with Twisted Steak, Mittz Kitchen, Hello Toast and Five Bean Brewbar and Cafe earning solid reviews.

Co-hosts Marty Hastings and Chris Foulds, along with showmaster Magic Mike Miltimore (who harkens back to great times at Topo Gigio), unveil a few of their favourite dining spots, including Minos, Noble Pig, Kirsten’s Hideout Cafe, Mount Paul Golf Course and Scott’s Inn.

Miltimore tells a painful story — his wife broke her wrist on Tuesday — and offers his opinion on why women live longer than men.

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TSN broadcasting legend Vic Rauter was in the mood to talk curling with Kamloops Last Week on the eve of the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

He offers insight on Scotties storylines, touching on Einarson, Jones, Fleury, Homan, Grandy, Silvernagle, Skrlik and how fans returning to the tournament may impact the outcome.

Rauter recalls a brutal snowstorm that happened on the final day of the 1986 Canadian Mixed Curling Championship in Kamloops — the event that started his curling broadcasting career.

This is Scotties No. 36 for Rauter. What is his favourite moment? And what about the Brier? What stands out?

The Curling Canada Hall of Famer also offers advice for broadcasters — shut up and get out of the way — and recounts his call of Brad Gushue’s win at the 2017 Brier.

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World No. 1 curler Kerri Einarson hops in with Kamloops Last Week in Episode 79, which also features commentary on Kamloops political titans Cliff Branchflower and Pat Wallace, both of whom passed away on Feb. 11.

Last week’s show included thoughts on councillor pay — does it warrant full-time duties? — from Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.

Councillors Margot Middleton, Dale Bass and Mike O’Reilly offered feedback, which is discussed in this episode.

We also hear from Team B.C. skip Clancy Grandy, whose rink dispatched the Brown rink of the Kamloops Curling Club en route to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, which gets underway on Friday at Sandman Centre.

Once again, Kamloops resident Matt Dunstone has reached the Tim Hortons Brier and, once again, he takes fire from Kamloops Last Week co-host Chris Foulds, who goes after Curling Canada residency rules and Wild Card teams.

Foulds and co-host Marty Hastings engage in a spirited debate. Foulds challenges Dunstone to a charity showdown.

Former Kamloops City Coun. Arjun Singh pops in to share thoughts on former Kamloops Mayor Branchflower and 11-term councillor Wallace.

Other topics include the Super Bowl halftime show, the Vancouver Whitecaps winning the 1979 Soccer Bowl, Cindy’s Barber Shop, A’nita Haircut, The Knack’s My Sharona, Heart’s Barracuda and bidet use in the wake of a James Peters comment on YouTube.

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Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson joins Kamloops Last Week for his monthly segment — Reider’s Digest (at the 15:11 mark).

We also hear from Valid Dreams Foundation executive director Sally Martin (at 40:21), who previews the Black History Celebration Event slated for Saturday, Feb. 11, at Colombo Lodge.

Kamloops Blazers’ captain Logan Stankoven hops in (at 52:48) to talk of his 32-game point streak — can he catch Connor Bedard, whose streak ended at 35 games?

Hamer-Jackson shares thoughts on city councillor salaries, suggesting there should be fewer complaints about long days considering wages paid.

The mayor notes a review of deputy-mayor duties is pointless and defends his position against enforcing a time limit during public inquires at council meetings.

Hamer-Jackson says it’s time to stop the drama — and he never started it.

Co-hosts Chris Foulds and Marty Hastings offer analysis and opinion on Hamer-Jackson’s thoughts at the end of the show (at 56:48).

Foulds chimes in on nicotine-soaked walls in his childhood home and 78 records. Showmaster Magic Mike Miltimore rocks out to Van Halen.

The Kamloops Last Week crew goes on a Special Olympics floor-hockey adventure (at 10:18), which leads them to Gord’s Appliance and Mattress Centre, Club Car Beverage Company, the playland inside Aberdeen McDonald’s and Betstamp HQ.

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Former Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc chief Shane Gottfriedson (10:23 mark) and resident romance expert Tara Holmes (25:09) join Kamloops Last Week in Episode 77, along with Special Olympian curlers Megan and Olivia (45:55).

A residential school-related class-action lawsuit (Gottfriedson Band Class) against the federal government, launched by Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and the shíshálh Nation in Sechelt in 2012, has been settled.

Gottfriedson talks of the $2.8 billion settlement and what it means for Tk’emlúps.

Holmes, known for matchmaking prowess, rips into Valentine’s Day before offering tips for those who partake in the occasion. She also offers advice to the broken-hearted.

Kamloops Last Week visits with Olivia, Megan and their coaches — Ken and Corryn Brown — at McArthur Island Curling Club, with the Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games slated to get underway on Thursday, Feb. 2, in the Tournament Capital.

Clubcar Beverages hops on board as co-title sponsor and debuts a new commercial (9:48).

Co-title sponsor Gord’s Appliance and Mattress Centre also reveals a new ad (24:07) that is rife with dad jokes from owner Steve Rodgers.

McDonald’s has a new playland at its Aberdeen location, which the KLW crew explores on a canoeing trip (6:52).

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Kibbles the Dog of Angel's Animal Rescue and School District 73 superintendent Rhonda Nixon feature in Kamloops Last Week 76.

Nixon (at the 10:46 mark) speaks of hopes for the province’s anti-racism plan and talks of dire need for school space in Kamloops.

Kibbles, along with friends Susanna and Jim, drop in (22:41) to talk of Angel’s Animal Rescue, the Merritt society that is partnering with the Kamloops Storm for a fundraising wiener dog race on Feb. 4.

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Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson hops in with Kamloops Last Week for his monthly segment, Reider’s Digest (8:40 mark), brought to you by Cold Control Mechanical.

The mayor offers rebuttals when his absence from recent events is questioned, ponders whether some council members are fed up with him, talks of feeling safer in Mexico than in Kamloops and suggests a survey on the matter.

Hamer-Jackson challenges councillors to get boots on the ground to fight social issues, chimes in on a study that suggests Kamloopsians are down on quality of life in the city, responds to criticism from 2022 mayoral candidate Sadie Hunter and explains his reasoning behind a notice of motion pertaining to a storage facility for the marginalized at 48 West Victoria St.

In Above The Foulds (43:32), co-host Chris Foulds discusses the results of a Thompson Rivers University investigation into complaints against a pair of senior administrators.

In the Tattle of Hastings (48:58), co-host Marty Hastings dives into a tough day in Kamloops sports and shows love to curlers who answered the call.

Showmaster Magic Mike Miltimore and the KLW crew take a wild cross-country skiing trip (4:12) in Mission Flats, with help from Club Car Beverage Company, Gord’s Appliance and Mattress Centre, Cold Control Mechanical, McDonald’s Kamloops and BetStamp.

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