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Kamloops Beach Cleanup: A Community Win

Residents from each corner of our city showed up in full force for the beach cleanup, with 165 residents getting involved and making a real difference together.
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Grant Funding Helps Sustain PIT Stop Program Amid Challenges

Funding from the Social and Community Development Grants helped in paying for a part-time PIT Stop Coordinator, who organizes volunteers and ensures the program runs smoothly.
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Empowering Lives Through Therapeutic Riding

Program funding has profoundly benefited the community by ensuring the ongoing care of our therapy horses, which are crucial for our therapeutic riding sessions.
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A Thank You to Neighbourhood Associations

Extending a heartfelt thank you to all Neighbourhood Associations for their dedication and hard work throughout the year.
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Meet the Coolest Snowplows in Town!

Introducing the winners of the City's inaugural snowplow naming contest!
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Kamloops Fire Rescue Unveils Winning Artwork in Cover Contest

Kamloops Fire Rescue celebrates local creativity with its cover art and colouring page contest results featuring new fire rescue characters Loopy and Blaze.
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Emergency Trail Markers Installed to Help Recreational Users In Need

With more people on the trails, unexpected emergencies like accidents or health concerns have also increased, and locating those in need often poses a challenge. Kamloops Fire Rescue has implemented an innovative solution to improve safety for those enjoying the scenic nature trails.

Residents Chip in By Recycling Christmas Trees

Thanks for chipping in Kamloops! Following the holiday season, you dropped off 4,683 Christmas trees for recycling.

Celebrating the 48th Annual Seniors’ Christmas Light Tour with Community Spirit

The 48th Annual Seniors’ Christmas Light Tour on December 12, 2024, brought together over 600 seniors for an evening of holiday cheer, snacks, and lively entertainment.

Stuff the Bus 2024 by the Numbers

Heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in making Stuff the Bus 2024 a success!