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Kamloops Fire Rescue Hosted Wildland Fire Training Course

More than 25 professional municipal firefighters from across Western Canada came to Kamloops August 1–4, 2023, to learn critical skills through a combination of classroom sessions and hands-on scenarios in the community.
Outdoor Farmer's market with tents and crowd

45 Years of History Received from the Kamloops Farmers’ Market

The Kamloops Farmers’ Market will provide the Kamloops Museum and Archives with historical files dating back to its earliest years. The collection contains a large range of records, including vendor applications, correspondence, advertising materials, and meeting minutes.
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40+ Language Translation Options Now on Kamloops.ca

We are excited to share that all of the content on the City's website, Kamloops.ca, is now available in over 40 languages! Translation is also available on LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca.
Safer School Streets

Safer School Streets Pilot Project Wraps Up

The City of Kamloops and SD73 collaborated to deliver the city’s first ever Safer School Streets pilot program at Arthur Hatton Elementary School with a car-free perimeter around the school from May 29 to June 9, 2023.
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Spring GoByBike Week Success

Celebrating the success of Spring GoByBike Week which took place on May 28–June 4, 2023.

Moving Together Towards a More Accessible Kamloops

In honour of National AccessAbility Week, we're highlighting accessible improvements made within City facilities and parks as we strive towards a more inclusive community.
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Riverside Park Grand Opening Celebration

The recently unveiled playground and water park at Riverside Park drew a significant crowd.
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Three Awards Received Recognizing Lifesaving Work

The City of Kamloops Aquatics Section recently received three awards for their dedicated work in 2022 by the Lifesaving Society BC and Yukon Branch
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30 Students Receive Hands-On Firefighting Training Experience

Kamloops Fire Rescue, in partnership with School District No 73, prepared a hands-on firefighting training experience for 30 female grade 10–12 students.
Exterior entrance of the North Kamloops Library

Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library and Community Services Successes

Community Services and the TNRD work together to help create a safe space for all patrons of the North Kamloops Library.