We created a voice for our community.
The North Shuswap Kicker is a free monthly Publication that was introduced in February 1998. It was originally created by a group called KICK – Kommunity Involvement & Communication Kommittee, which is where the name The Kicker originated. Some of those involved recall that the committee was formed as a result of a Chamber of Commerce initiative to rejuvenate the community and draw more attention to what was taking place in the North Shuswap.
A focus on our community.
The first edition was 8 pages. “Please allow us to introduce ourselves” was the first article headline, and the article included KICK’s Mission Statement, “To establish two-way communication with the citizens and associations of the North Shuswap. To determine the ideas, needs and goals for the community. To provide leadership and direction, to co-ordinate interest and action to attain those goals set by the community.”
In April of 1998, Jan Wojciechowski took over the paper as publisher and turned it into a viable business. We still hold fast to the original mission statement and additionally provide a venue for local business to get their word out to keep our business community strong and economically healthy. Each non-profit club and organization in the community is given free editorial space where they can help keep each other and the public up to date on their individual plans and projects and events.
North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Award of Excellence Winners
In 2020, the North Shuswap Kicker team was honoured to be the recipient of the North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce
“Award of Excellence - Service Business of the Year”.
We want to thank all the local businesses and our readers for their continued support over the years. Being able to support you and inform our community as best as possible, is why we do what we do ♥️.
