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TNRD urging all community water system users to conserve water
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is urging users of its 11 Community Water Systems to voluntarily reduce the amount of water they consume. TNRD Manager of Utility Services, Tyrone McCabe, says wh...
Aug 10, 2023
Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly plans to turn old Merritt courthouse into cultural centre
The Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly (CNA) says it has bought the old Merritt courthouse building with plans to turn it into a cultural centre. In a news release Thursday, it says it envisions using the bui...
Aug 09, 2023 The old Merritt courthouse at 1840 Nicola Avenue. (Photo via Citwx Nlaka'pamux Assembly)
Former Kamloops councillor laments 'lack of leadership' over Noble Creek Irrigation System shutdown
A former Kamloops City Councillor says he was hoping the City would have done more to help farmers navigate the premature shutdown of the Noble Creek Irrigation System. Speaking on the NL Noon Report,...
Aug 09, 2023 Photo via Pixabay
Provincial funding for disaster planning coming to Kamloops-area regional districts and First Nations
Several Kamloops-area First Nations and regional districts will be getting provincial funding meant to develop and upgrade emergency-evacuation-route and public-notification plans. The Thompson-Nicola...
Aug 09, 2023 Smoke from the Lower East Adams Lake Fire as seen from the Adams Lake sawmill on Aug. 2, 2023. (Photo via Emily Buff)
Rain and cooler weather helping firefighters tackle trio of Kamloops-area fires
The BC Wildfire Service says it welcomes the rain and cooler weather as it continues to battle a trio of fires in the Kamloops area. Speaking on NL Mornings, Information Officer, Andy Oldroyd, says co...
Aug 09, 2023 A helicopter dropping water on the Lower East Adams Lake fire. (Photo via BC Wildfire Service)
Kamloops mayor distancing himself from statement of council; decries 'unauthorized' release of confidential information
The Mayor of Kamloops is distancing himself from a statement put out by City Councillors last Friday, that offered support to CAO David Trawin and other members of senior management. In his own statem...
Aug 08, 2023 Kamloops mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson's picture on his TNRD Director profile, which no longer exists on the Regional District's website/via TNRD
Kamloops farmers left 'high and dry' after Noble Creek system shuts down
Kamloops farmers who use the Noble Creek Irrigation System have had to find their own sources of water over the past few days after the system ran dry Thursday afternoon. One of those users is former ...
Aug 08, 2023 Thistle Farm owner Dieter Dudy next to a truck that brought in water after the Noble Creek Irrigation System ran dry last Thursday. (Photo via Rick Windjack)
Rebuilt Quaaout Lodge could include new amenities to increase year-round viability
As work to rebuild Quaaout Lodge continues, Skwlax te Secwepemculecw is looking for ways to make it facility that is viable around the year. Kukpi7 James Tomma says while Talking Rock Golf Course is a...
Aug 08, 2023 Firefighters put out the massive fire at the Quaaout Lodge near Chase. (Photo via Taryn Bell)
TNRD issues new evacuation alert, closes Agate Bay boat launch due to Bush Creek East fire
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued a new evacuation alert for 85 properties in the Agate Bay area due to the Bush Creek East fire. The alert covers properties from the west side of Fores...
Aug 07, 2023 A new evacuation alert for properties in the Agate Bay area. (Phot via TNRD)
TNRD issues evacuation order for 13 properties due to Bush Creek East fire
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation order for 13 properties on the west side of Adams Lake due to the Bush Creek East fire. The order which covers the following properties i...
Aug 06, 2023 Photo via TNRD
