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Parkcrest students re-start the school year at George Hilliard
KAMLOOPS - It was once again the first day of school for Parkcrest Elementary students today (Sep 16). The students had a re-do on the start of classes after their school was lost in a fire just days ...
Sep 16, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling

Could a sprinkler system have saved Parkcrest Elementary?
KAMLOOPS - There's some relief for those affected by the devastating fire at Parkcrest Elementary last week. RCMP have ruled out arson as the cause of the fire. However, Kamloops Fire Rescue is still ...
Sep 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Mother voices concerns over relocation of TREC students
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District is taking a second look at relocation plans for students currently at George Hilliard Elementary. Students from the Twin Rivers Education Centre and Fo...
James Peters Sep 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds

Parkcrest Elementary: What's next for staff and students?
KAMLOOPS - 24 hours after Parkcrest Elementary burned down, questions about the future of the school abound. First and foremost is what will happen with the students and staff for the rest of the scho...
James Peters Sep 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Kamloops RCMP urging caution on the roads with school back in session
KAMLOOPS - With all those kids heading back to class this week, it's important to remember to slow down around schools across the city.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie is reminding drivers...
Sep 03, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Multiple schools in Kamloops surprised with more students than expected
KAMLOOPS - After a bit of organized mayhem, students across the Kamloops-Thompson School District made their way back to class today. The final tally has yet to come in, but School District 73 Superin...
James Peters Sep 03, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

First-day head count shows more students needed to keep Westwold Elementary open
WESTWOLD, B.C. - After closing last September when no students showed up on the first day, the future of Westwold Elementary is still to be determined. The Kamloops-Thompson School District Board of E...
James Peters Sep 03, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

SD73 shows off newly renovated Westsyde Elementary School
KAMLOOPS - Classrooms are in various states of preparation at Westside Elementary School, as the building prepares to welcome students for the first time in 13 years. For the school's principal Don Po...
Aug 27, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

Kamloops-Thompson School Board to prioritize capital investment in 2019-2020 school year
KAMLOOPS - There's just a week left for before students and teachers head back and hit the books for another year. For the School District 73 Board of Education, things get underway tonight as they'll...
James Peters Aug 26, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today

BC Teachers' Federation goes back to the bargaining table
KAMLOOPS - The president of the BC Teachers' Federation is in Kamloops as another round of mediated bargaining begins with the province. Teri Mooring says she is hoping teachers will be able to start ...
Aug 19, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

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