Tag Archives: Community
Walking the red road: A Tk'emlúps elder reflects on her 45-year sobriety journey
TK'EMLPS TE SECWPEMC - At 82 years old, Charlotte Manuel begins every morning with a smudge. Maintaining that practice is part of how she's been able to reach 45 years of sobriety, a milestone she wil...
Apr 19, 2024
New specialized beds in place at Kamloops Hospice after record fundraising through Cassie's Charity Drive
KAMLOOPS - A large part of what the Kamloops Hospice Society does it provide comfort to those who may be approaching the end of life - and thanks to donations collected through a local family's Christ...
Apr 18, 2024
Nature park users reminded to avoid muddy sections on trails
KAMLOOPS - As the saying goes, 'April showers bring May flowers' - but they can also bring muddy trails. And in anticipation of typical spring rainfall, the city is reminding park users of potential i...
Apr 17, 2024
City of Kamloops hosting inaugural Clean the Beach event ahead of Earth Day
KAMLOOPS - In the spirit of Earth Day, the City of Kamloops will be hosting its first Clean the Beach event from Riverside Park on Sunday (April 21). The goal is to get as many volunteers out as possi...
Apr 16, 2024
Chris Rose Walk for Autism set for Saturday
KAMLOOPS - This weekend will mark the 13th year of the Chris Rose Walk for Autism. The Kamloops event has grown steadily since it was first held in 2011 and the non-profit organization it raises money...
Apr 15, 2024
'It's addictive'; Pickleball popularity swells in the Tournament Capital
KAMLOOPS - Touted as one of the fastest growing sports in the country, pickleball is a relatively new sport - first created in the 1960s - but it's not a fad. The local club in Kamloops now has around...
Apr 10, 2024
1000 Ways to Heal: Control
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...
Apr 08, 2024
City of Kamloops responding to staff daycare needs with new childcare facility
KAMLOOPS - Finding child care is no easy feat in Kamloops, with long wait lists and limited spaces available for the city's growing population. However, the City of Kamloops has received grant funding...
Apr 05, 2024
Kamloops mom irate after child came home from Riverside Park Easter egg hunt with a baggie of suspected drugs
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops mom is expressing anger after her children came home from a church Easter egg hunt over the weekend with a bag of what appears to be illicit substances. "I was cleaning up their ...
Apr 04, 2024
Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery ticket sales open this week
KAMLOOPS - The house is built, staging furniture is in place and it's nearly time for ticket sales to begin for the annual Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery. Each year, the YMCA BC Kamloops partners with ...
Apr 02, 2024
