Tag Archives: Community
Local outdoorsman Frank Ritcey launches Hike for the Cure fundraiser for prostate cancer research
KAMLOOPS - A longtime environmental and wildfire educator in the area who was recently diagnosed with a serious form of prostate cancer is taking to the outdoors to fundraise for the Canadian Cancer S...
May 22, 2025
New downtown plaque an homage to 1910 document given to Sir Wilfrid Laurier by local First Nations
KAMLOOPS - The 100-block of Victoria Street was briefly closed to vehicle traffic Thursday (May 22) for the unveiling of 'The Memorial to Sir Wilfrid Laurier' plaque. The plaque, which is attached to ...
May 22, 2025
Knutsford Initial Response Team gearing up for another season of volunteer wildfire suppression
KAMLOOPS - Wet conditions and green hills throughout the Kamloops region aren't expected to last for much longer, with hot, dry summer months approaching. As the risk of wildfire activity increases, t...
May 21, 2025
Latest program growth at Kamloops Y focused on mental wellbeing
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Y is well known for its gyms, fitness and activity programs, and it's also become a key provider of free mental health supports in Kamloops. In response to a growing demand for...
May 20, 2025
1000 Ways to Heal: Importance of Wellness
Through lived experiences, Ryan Deneault shares his unique story of being a functioning addict for 36+ years and his attempts to fit into society for nearly five decades, to help others find their hea...
May 20, 2025
First-ever Thompson-Nicola library app to officially launch Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library (TNRL) will officially be launching a new mobile app on Tuesday (May 20) where people will be able to access library services and manage their accounts....
May 18, 2025
Strings students voice disappointment at loss of program in SD73
KAMLOOPS - People gathered on Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops Saturday (May 10) morning to rally against proposed cuts to the Kamloops Thompson School District (SD73) budget, which recently inclu...
May 12, 2025
'Doubly disappointing'; Early Learning Society of Kamloops regrouping after unsuccessful funding applications
KAMLOOPS - The head of the Early Learning Society of Kamloops (ELSK) is disappointed that the organization's application for provincial funding to build a new daycare facility in the Sagebrush neighbo...
May 12, 2025
1000 Ways to Heal: Moose Hide Campaign
Through lived experiences, Ryan Deneault shares his unique story of being a functioning addict for 36+ years and his attempts to fit into society for nearly five decades, to help others find their hea...
May 12, 2025
Kamloops won't use large, centralized cooling centres during extreme summer heat waves
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has no plans to open large, centralized cooling facilities at either Sandman Centre or McArthur Island Sport during extreme heat waves this summer.Instead, it will offe...
May 11, 2025
