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Good news - All tactical evacuation orders have been rescinded. Residents in Valleyview and Juniper Ridge can return home.
#kamloops
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Residents can expect to see spot fires throughout the night and BC Wildfire Service will be using air assets in the early morning hours to extinguish the fire.
#kamloops
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This morning, Mayor Christian was joined by Captain Jennifer Casey’s partner, Captain Scott Boyd, (far right), and friends of Captain Casey, Morgan Muise and Dan McDonald to announce plans for a new, permanent memorial at a future park.
Read more:
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Tonight,
@KamFire
will be providing support to BC Wildfire with fire suppression equipment and personnel within the TNRD evacuation order area. This is outside of City limits but will provide an enhanced response to the Ross Moore Lake fire suppression efforts.
@BCGovFireInfo
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Based on the recommendation from
@BCGovFireInfo
, the Evacuation Alert for the neighbourhoods of Campbell Creek, Dallas, and Barnhartvale has been rescinded as the threat of wildfire in the area no longer poses an imminent risk to the safety of residents.
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There’s an amazing team working tirelessly behind the scenes in the City’s EOC. This is where we coordinate our response effort - everything from resources to equipment and staffing and media relations. We are working hard to keep our city safe. Stay safe out there.
#kamloops
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Based on the recommendation from
@BCGovFireInfo
, the Evacuation Alert Iron Mask, Pineview Valley, and Versatile Industrial Park has been rescinded as the Tremont Creek wildfire no longer poses an imminent risk to the safety of residents.
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The City of Kamloops extends condolences to the Village of Lytton &
@KamFire
warns of risks locally. “We haven’t seen conditions like this in Kamloops ever before-the conditions are beyond dangerous. Everybody needs to take extreme care because Lytton could be us.” - KFR Chief
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To allow Merritt residents access to ESS as quickly as possible, the City is cancelling all non-essential activities at McArthur Island Sport & Event Centre effective immediately & until further notice. We appreciate your understanding as we help our neighbours.
#Kamloops
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We know that you are fed up with COVID-19. We understand your frustration. We didn’t make the rules, but we follow them. We follow them to protect you and our staff. We appreciate your patience. Keep being kind.
In a world where you can be anything, be kind Kamloops!
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Due to extreme fire and drought conditions, nature parks and nature trails will be closed as of 4:00 pm today by the order of the Fire Chief. The Barnhartvale Landfill and Yard Waste Depot and the Kamloops Bike Ranch will also be closed:
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The City’s EOC is aware of several fire ignitions as result of this evening’s storm. KFR crews are responding to all reported fires. At this time there are no known threats to any structures and no need for any evacuations. Updates will be posted at
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Kamloops Fire Rescue has rescinded the tactical evacuation order of Capilano Drive and Nechako Drive in Juniper Ridge and all residents may return home.
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We are excited to announce the newest addition to outdoor recreation in
#Kamloops
—a new cross-country ski track at West Highlands Park. Opening Fri, Dec 17 (weather dependent), the ski trail will be available for anyone to use, free of charge. See more at
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Thanks to everyone who placed their green bins out last week! Over 100 tonnes of organics (108,809 kg, to be exact) were diverted from the landfill during the first week of city-wide curbside organic waste collection. 📸: A pile of organic waste at the Bunker Road transfer site.
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KFR is aware of the fire on Strawberry Hill & will have equipment on Hwy 5 monitoring the fire overnight until it can be actioned in the morning when it is safe for BCWF crews.
#Kamloops
#BCWildfire
@BCGovFireInfo
@KamFire
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Our sincerest congratulations to Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir on being appointed to the Order of British Columbia. Kúkpi7, we are honoured to work alongside you and your community towards a better future.
#community
#workingtogether
#tkeml
úps
#kamloops
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REMINDER: All residents and businesses should immediately cease all irrigation to protect water supply for the fire crews.
#kamloops
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We are providing free transit passes to all evacuees. Bring your registration form to TCC or City Hall to pick up passes.
#bcwildfire
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12:25 am: A new tactical evacuation is being carried out in Juniper Ridge for all properties on Capilano Drive and all properties on Nechako Drive, east of Qu'Appelle Boulevard.
#kamloops
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The Evacuation Alert for Knutsford properties within the City of Kamloops has been rescinded to all clear effective July 28 at 0900 hours, as the threat of the Ross Moore Lake Fire (K22024) no longer poses an imminent risk to residents and properties.
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We are excited to host two new free Pride Swim events at Westsyde Pool on October 13 & 15. Special measures will be taken to train staff, adjust change room signage, and create safe spaces. Register today at
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1/2 - It's the first heavy snowfall of the season, which means the roads are extra slippery out there. Our crews are out in full force to get the roads plowed and sanded, but until we can get ahead of the snow, the best thing to do is stay home.
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In compliance with public health restrictions announced by the Province today, masks are mandatory in all City facilities effective midnight tonight.
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Today the City bore witness to the Kamloops Indian Residential School Le Estcwéý (The Missing) Report Findings Presentation. We see you. We hear you. We stand with you. We are committed to action.
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You're invited to an all-ages Vancouver Canucks outdoor viewing party to watch game
#2
against the Edmonton Oilers!
Friday, May 10
6:00–10:00 pm
McArthur Island (south parking lot)
Admission is by donation to the
@KamloopsFoodBank
. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy!
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We appreciate that people want to help, but our ESS team at the Reception Centre is focused on helping the evacuees and unfortunately don't have the time to connect with interested volunteers. If you've applied to volunteer, you will receive a follow-up email in the coming days.
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Two fires of note are impacting our neighbours in the TNRD & have the potential to cross over municipal boundaries. The EOC has been activated to closely monitor the situation - the safety of all
#Kamloops
residents is our top priority. Visit for updates
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Drivers, do your part to help with traffic flow and zipper merge! Stay in your lane until you approach a lane closure. At the merge point, take turns, one-by-one, and proceed safely into one lane. It’s not cheating and it will move traffic through the area faster!
#kamloops
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The Kamloops East Interface Fire has been officially declared out. Thank you to KFR, BC Wildfire, RCMP, and all assisting agencies for protecting our community, and to residents and businesses for their cooperation throughout this stressful event.
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Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Tkwenem7íple7 Nikki Fraser and City of Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian permanently raise the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc flag outside of City Hall on September 30, 2022, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
@Tkemlups
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Sagebrush Sam made his way to his new home today. This vintage sign is a piece of Kamloops history and now lives atop a 1949 Federal Truck at the Truck Chilling Park.
#kamloops
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An awe-inspiring memorial art display is being installed at Fulton Field Park, adjacent to the Kamloops Airport, as a tribute to fallen Royal Canadian Airforce Captain Jennifer Casey, who was tragically killed when her jet crashed in Kamloops in 2020.
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Pat Wallace, long time City Councillor and recipient of the Freedom of the City Award for her years of service and dedication to our City. Our thoughts are with her loved ones during this time.
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Kamloops Fire Rescue Chief Steve Robinson provides an update on the Kamloops East Fire Event.
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The snow is coming down fast and furious out there, with no signs of slowing down! Our crews are out there, but we can't be everywhere at once. We tend to arterial roads first, and will continue to do so as long as the snow is still falling. .
#kamloops
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The City is in regular contact with
@BCGovFireInfo
&
@TNRD
re: fires of note near
#Kamloops
: Tremont Creek, White Rock Lake & Sparks Lake. At this point, no fire poses an imminent threat to Kamloops, however residents should remain vigilant & monitor official sources of info.
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We shot, we scored! We're excited to host the 2023 Memorial Cup presented by Kia in Canada's Tournament Capital with the
@blazerhockey
!
Read more:
#BlazerNation
#Kamloops
#CHL
#WHL
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Around 80 City staff, Council, and family members took part in our first entry into the Kamloops Pride Parade on Sunday. Thank you Kamloops Pride for organizing such a great event and to all of our participants for showcasing how important inclusivity is to Making Kamloops Shine!
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Clarification on the status of
#Barnhartvale
: The neighborhood of Barnhartvale spans within and beyond City limits. The portion of Barnhartvale within City limits is on Evacuation Alert. Sections beyond City limits (within the TNRD) are on Evacuation Order.
#Kamloops
#Wildfire
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The EOC continues to be active this morning, monitoring info constantly & making critical decisions w/ the presence of key reps from the City,
@KamFire
& RCMP – the team also receives regular updates from
@TNRD
@BCGovFireInfo
&
@EmergencyInfoBC
Visit
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Due to the extreme fire danger, drought, and weather conditions, nature parks and nature trails will close as of 4:00 pm today. The Kamloops Bike Ranch and Barnhartvale Landfill and Yard Waste Depot will also close as of 4:30 pm today until further notice.
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We love hearing these kind of stories! We have some really great operators :)
The look of sheer delight! Every week we sit and wait for the garbage truck- my son waves, and the operator always waves back! Today, he came out of his truck and gave him a toy garbage truck! Wow! Thank you to
@cityofkamloops
, Jeff- you sure made his morning really special!
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The Kamloops East interface fire continues to be held this evening.
“We are seeing relief on this fire, with the most aggressive hot spots tamped down,” said Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) Chief Steve Robinson. See full details at
#kamloops
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This outdoor patio extension stretches 180 ft (55m) from Pizza Pi all the way to Casa Azul.
On the North Shore, the City will construct a 20m long sidewalk extension to permit Bright Eye Brewing to utilize the existing city sidewalk for outdoor seating.
#Kamloops
#YKAStrong
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July 4, 8:57am - Overnight, crews from KFR and BC Wildfire continued their efforts towards extinguishing the Kamloops East fire. 3 units attended a flare up on the Strawberry Hill fire. KFR will continue to monitor both fires today. Read more at
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Evacuated residents are urged to seek shelter with friends or family for the night. If necessary, water and shelter is available on the Sandman Centre concourse. Mac Isl ESS Reception centre is not open.
#kamloops
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Our beloved Music in the Park festivities made the
@TorontoStar
list of 10 things to do in BC.
#kamloops
#kam150
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With the return of more seasonal temperatures, all nature parks have reopened. Staff will be out today opening gates and removing signs. Please use our parks responsibly. Smoking is always prohibited in all City parks. If a fire is suspected, call 911 immediately.
#kamloops
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More than 25 professional firefighters from across Western Canada came to Kamloops Aug 1–4, to learn skills for wildland-urban interface response, command, strategies, and tactics. This course was in partnership with
@KamFire
and
@IAFFofficial
. Read more:
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The fire has flared up near east Juniper. We have established a unified command with KFR and BC Wildfire to respond with all available resources, including air assets. There are currently no evacuation orders in effect. Visit for up to date info
#kamloops
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We know snow and windrows can be frustrating, but please keep in mind that we're doing our best. Remember, in a world where you can be anything, be kind
#Kamloops
!
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Crews will be out plowing local roads throughout the afternoon and evening. We know snow and windrows can be frustrating, but please keep in mind that we're doing our best. Remember, in a world where you can be anything, be kind Kamloops!
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EOC Update: KFR crews have successfully contained and controlled 2 lightning caused fires in the Rose Hill and Peterson Creek areas. There are no other known fires within city limits but KFR has additional resources on patrol overnight. If you see a suspected fire, call 911.
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For Immediate Release: New Downtown Crosswalk Art Installed in Honour of Truth and Reconciliation
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Kamloops Fire Rescue is in regular contact with BC Wildfire about the Watching Creek wildfire. At this point, the fire is NOT a threat to Kamloops. BC Wildfire is monitoring the fire and will notify the City if it becomes a threat. We will post updates if the situation changes.
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… However, with a large number of City properties now on evacuation alert, we are actively planning for all contingencies regarding evacuation support including developing possible group lodging solutions & discussing with the province evacuation of citizens to other cities 2/2
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Did you know? The maximum water use in Kamloops has been reduced from 150 million litres a day in 2006 to 100 million litres a day in 2020—an impressive achievement given that the City's population has increased by more than 20% in that same timeframe.
#watersmart
#kamloops
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Fans of all ages are invited to show their
@BCLions
pride at the annual Fanfest event taking place on May 21, 5:00–9:30 pm. The Lions will host a free Play with the Pros clinic for kids aged 6–12 followed by a practice. Find all the details here:
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As Canada’s Tournament Capital, we’re excited to host the English Premier League soccer teams Fulham U21 Men and Aston Villa U21 Women for the first time this July and August in partnership with Kamloops Rivers FC. Learn more:
@goRiversFC
#Kamloops
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Kamloops has earned international recognition for its management of Norbrock Stadium & Tournament Capital Ranch. We are the first Canadian city ever to win two prestigious Field of the Year awards from the
@FieldExperts
Sports Turf Managers Association.
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KFR is working closely with BC Wildfire Service and RCMP to carry out a tactical evacuation for all properties south of Valleyview Dr from River Rd to Highland Dr and in Juniper north of Nechako Dr are also currently under tactical evacuation order.
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Green bike lanes are coming to Kamloops this May! Hugh Allan Dr b/w Versatile Dr & Pacific Way and intersection of Highland Rd & Valleyview Dr. This will increase visibility at intersections and promotes extra caution for both drivers and cyclists.
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With over 250 volunteer applications, the Emergency Support Services team thanks all of those who responded to the call for volunteers on August 6. The application is now closed and the team will be reaching out to those who have applied and have met the required qualifications.
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Tomorrow, April 5, The City of Kamloops, will recognize
#GreenShirtDay
for organ donor awareness and registration-in honour of the
#LoganBouletEffect
and to honour, remember, and recognize all the victims and their families of the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
@GreenShirtDay
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UPDATE July 3, 11:00 am: The Kamloops East interface fire is classified as under control on Saturday morning. “We are very happy with what we are seeing right now,” said Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) Chief Steve Robinson. Read more at
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The temperature didn't stop today's Polar Plunge at Pioneer Park! Members from
@KamloopsRCMP
,
@KamFire
Community Services, CVSE, and others braved the icy waters to raise money & awareness for the exceptional athletes of Special Olympics BC!
#Plunge4SOBC
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We recognize that there is a lot of construction in the city right now, so we have two words: zipper merge. It works and helps to significantly improve traffic flow. Thank you for your patience
#Kamloops
!
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Music in the Park, North America’s longest running series of its kind, is back this summer after being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 season will run from August 15 – 28 with an expected return to full summer programming in 2022.
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A simple call regarding a loitering pup resulted in a tearful reunion this week. We're not crying, you're crying. 🐶
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St. Andrews on the Square is a pinnacle of culture and heritage in our downtown core. We are saddened by the fire that occurred on site today and would like to extend a huge thank you to
@KamFire
for their work to extinguish the flames. 1/2
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In response to rising temperatures in our forecast, the City will activate Sandman Centre as a Cooling Centre tomorrow, July 26, noon–8:00 pm, daily, until the end of the heat event. Read more:
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Did you know that the City has crews working 24 hours/day when it snows? Residential streets will be sanded/plowed in the next 48 hours. Please drive safe! Thank you for your patience. Remember, in a world where you can be anything, be kind
#Kamloops
!
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Effective at 7:00 pm, an Evacuation Alert has been issued for properties in Knutsford by the City of Kamloops in response to the Ross Moore Lake Fire.
#kamloops
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Things are happening at Riverside Park, namely the washroom installation! Stay tuned for the official unveiling of the highly anticipated inclusive playground and splash park later this spring.
#kamloops
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10:30 am – KFR continues to support BCWS in their response to the Goose Lake Fire, located between Jacko Lake and Long Lake Road. Conditions are improving. We will provide another update at noon. Visit for updates.
#kamloops
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It’s time to save water! Starting today, outdoor watering and irrigation are only permitted using hand-held, spring-loaded nozzles. Boat and vehicle washing is only permitted at car washes. Pressure washing for aesthetic purposes is not permitted.
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After a successful 1st season, the cross-county ski track at West Highlands Park in Aberdeen will return for the 2022/2023 season. The 1km loop will open Dec 1 and is available to use free of charge 7 days/week. The washrooms at the Community Centre will be open daily all winter.
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“This fire is in the top of our minds and we are paying very close attention to it. The fire is still a fair distance away from the City of Kamloops and at this time we do not feel there is any immediate danger to Kamloops, but we are vigilant."
- KFR Chief Steve Robinson
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The Mother Goose who nested outside of the maternity ward at RIH successfully hatched three eggs on May 2. Her adventure included an escorted trip to the river by Community Services and
@KamFire
. Read the full story and watch her adventure:
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The Warriors Walk for Healing Nations are scheduled to arrive in Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc today to complete their journey from the Yukon to raise awareness for Residential School Survivors and victims found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School and all other locations.
#Kammute
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Are you a fan of Gurdeep Pandher? Hear him speak and perform live in Kamloops on Nov 28. His 2:30 pm keynote address at our IDEA Conference is now open to interested residents. Tickets for just that portion of the conference are $40. Register today: .
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The City of Kamloops is proud to announce the hiring of Nicole Nicholls, Project Archaeologist, who starts this week. We look forward to continued collaboration with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc to preserve cultural heritage and uncover the truths of the past.
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As Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for our region, the cooling centre at Sandman Centre, located at 300 Lorne Street is open as a cooling centre today, August 13, 12:00–8:00 pm, and will operate within these hours until the end of the heat event.
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Did you know? In 2021, a curbside organic waste collection pilot program was launched and collects thousands of kilograms of organic waste per day that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Lettuce tell you, we’re pretty egg-cited with the pilot program successes so far! 🥬🥚
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The City is maintaining regular contact with BCWS regarding the Ross Moore Lake Wildfire (K22024) south of Kamloops. Significant smoke can be seen from Kamloops, however the fire is not threatening Kamloops at this time. For up-to-date fire info:
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Shout out to this bus driver spreading the love 🙏
Riding on the city transit.. bus driver goes by a pile of kids selling lemonade and kool-aid... he makes a pit stop and buys for those of us riders that wanted some (and he also left them a tip 😉).. this is what keeps life positive 🥰
#Kamloops
#Route17
@BCTransit
👌🏻👍🏻
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5:15 pm – Crews from Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) and BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continued their efforts towards extinguishing the Kamloops East Interface fire throughout the day today, and will continue to be on scene throughout the night.
#kamloops
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In response to the Province of BC’s move to Drought Level 5, beginning August 14, the City will be implementing enhanced water restrictions and stricter enforcement aimed at reducing city-wide water use. Read on: .
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Zero tolerance for smoking in any city park. Bylaw officers on high alert and issuing fines. Report: 250-828-3409.
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To help residents beat the heat, we are pleased to announce free swimming July 5–12 during public swim times at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, Brock Outdoor Pool, and Westsyde Pool to keep cool during this heat wave. Find a public swim time at . 1/2
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We're berry excited to announce that Council has authorized a city-wide curbside residential organic waste collection program. This city-wide program expands on a year-long pilot program. Community rollout is scheduled for mid to late 2023. Read more:
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NOTICE: The dog park in Juniper is currently closed as Kamloops Fire Rescue and BC Wildfire Service are using the area for helicopter operations. We will advise the public when it reopens.
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