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Photo by Peter Olsen / Provided by the City of KamloopsBuilding Community
On April 22, 2026, Kamloops City Council recognized 11 residents with Exemplary Service Awards for their outstanding contributions to community life. The awards celebrate individuals whose leadership, volunteerism, and dedication have made Kamloops stronger, more connected, and more resilient. From advancing health care access and emergency response to mentoring youth, strengthening local businesses, and building…
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New original play opens at the Pavilion
Wolf Cull, an original play written and directed by playwright Cheyenne Scott, is now on at the Pavilion Theatre. The latest from Western Canada Theatre, Wolf Cull aims to immerse the audience in a haunting, dream-like world in the round. Playwright Scott was raised in the Kamloops area and took inspiration from hunting trips in…
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Further conduct complaints target mayor
The latest code of conduct investigation into Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson has found he bullied, intimidated and levelled abusive communication at city staff, and also breached his privacy obligations while doing so. The complaint, filed by Coun. Dale Bass, concerns emails sent to city staff and council from the mayor in April and May 2025.…
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May 2026 Letters
Budget comparison not a fair example Dear Editor April’s issue of the Mayor wanting to halt capital projects and Nancy Bepple’s argument that the $133.00 over five years to taxpayers is a bargain. The examples she noted of Riverside Coliseum in 1988 and McArthur Island upgrades of 2003 in costs to the taxpayer made that argument sound…
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18 year old hometown boy Gage Androlick has earned a spot on Team Canada’s U20 Ultimate Frisbee team and will compete at the World Championships in Spain in July 2026.May 2026 Good News
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! Thank you and well done toTRU student Kayla Hermiston, founder of the Miles for Smiles Cancer foundation and her amazing growing youthful team. The mission and vision of this local foundation: “To support and uplift children and families affected by childhood cancer by combining movement-based fundraising with…
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May 2026 Events Round-Up
NIGHTLIFE May 9 @ 6:00 pm at Kamloops Curling Club: Kamloops Country Kicker. A 19+ country-themed event featuring dance lessons, a mechanical bull, and live music by The Prairie Dogz. Food trucks and bars are on site, with additional activities including a photo booth, midway games, and custom hat bar. The evening begins with instruction…
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April 2026 Good News
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! Huge Congratulations! Nutritionist Amanda McKeen is celebrating one year in business this April with Inspired Eats with Amanda. She offers freezer meal workshops, nutrition workshops, and health coaching in and around Kamloops. Amanda can be reached at 250-320-3641 or [email protected]. Donate to or Apply for the The…
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April 2026 Events round-up
NIGHTLIFE April 11 @ 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Nightshift on 5th: Over 30s Daytime Clubbing. An afternoon dance event featuring 80s and 90s club anthems, with a mix of early 2000s hits. The event is geared toward a 30+ crowd, with guests aged 25+ welcome. Last entry is at 6:00 pm, with…
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Photo by Juli HarlandMOVIE MAGIC
Kamloops Film Society Executive Director Colette Abbott and Kamloops Film Festival Programmer Sam Theriault stand under the Paramount sign. The festival opens this month on March 5 and runs until March 14.