Kamloops and Area

Music for the People
Music for the People concert returning for fourth edition this September
KAMLOOPS - The Tkemlúps te Secwépemc Powwow Arbour will once again be the site of Music for the People, which will return for its fourth edition in a little under two months' time. The award-winning show debuted in 2022 as a way to unite Indigenous and non-Indigenous voices. It was co-founded by Margit Ba...
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FLOOD RECOVERY
Claybanks dike pushed back further from Coldwater River
MERRITT - The Claybanks dike section will be pushed further back from the Coldwater River than initially designed after requests from the regulators and local first nation communities. In a report presented to Merritt city council, Sean Strang, Director of Recovery Management outlined the changes, and their impact on t...
Jul 13, 2025
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AAP PROCEDURE
Kamloops council to consider new policy surrounding alternative approval processes
KAMLOOPS - On the same day that the borrowing bylaws for the Performing Arts Centre and Arena Multiplex are set to be adopted, council will also consider formalizing a policy around future alternative approval processes (AAP). The discussion is set for Tuesday, during the regular meeting of council at city hall. "...
Jul 13, 2025
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EMERGENCY ROOM CLOSURE
Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital emergency department closed Sunday
CLEARWATER - The Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital's emergency department will be closed until 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Interior Health announced the closure effective immediately shortly after 8:00 a.m. It's the fourth closure for the Clearwater ER this year, the most recent was June 10. Patients are advised to access emergency...
Jul 13, 2025
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