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Kamloops Fire Rescue Clean Up at Regional FireFit Competition

The Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) FireFit team brought home some hardware from the regional championship in Whitehorse last month.

Camp logistics well played by City's Event Coordinator

Dewi Evans and key city staff planned behind the scenes for months in preparation to host the BC Lions training camp at the TCC.

KFR members demonstrate self-rescue operations as part of training

KFR and IAFF Local 913 are currently hosting a mobile training unit as part of their Fire Ground Survival Training.
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Hundreds celebrate at 8th Annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ

Several hundred volunteers from a wide variety of organizations came out to enjoy a BBQ in their honour.
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City of Kamloops Establishes its First Junior Council Committee

The City of Kamloops has established a Junior Council Committee to provide City Council with a youth perspective on a variety of topics.
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KFR Members Volunteer for RIH Foundation Radiothon

IAFF local 0913/ KFR firefighters volunteered at the 4th annual RIH Foundation Radiothon!
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City Staff Give Back

The City of Kamloops was the United Way's 3rd largest campaign in 2017 coming in at $64,674.00!
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Downtown Parkade Becomes Public Art Piece

The newest piece of public art is set to make its appearance this summer in downtown Kamloops.
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Adoption Process Underway for KAMPLAN, the City’s Official Community Plan

On November 28, 2017, KAMPLAN, the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP), was presented to Council for first and second readings, which are the first steps in the adoption process.