Category: Welcome
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Much work underway as city prepares for wildfires in 2026
Kamloops officials are using lessons both from the past and from other places to improve the city’s ability to respond quickly and effectively in the face of crisis. A report to city council in May outlined the efforts underway in Kamloops to prepare for natural disasters and events of all kinds, from extreme temperatures to…
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How we can end homelessness in Kamloops
Ok, I hate to begin this column with a disclaimer. But you need to know this before you read further. Here it is: No community will ever end homelessness forever. Still, the title of this column remains appropriate. It is easy to get stuck in the problem here — homelessness often seems to breed helplessness.…
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Renowned muralist Archer surveys the finished RED BRIDGE RAVEN mural, painted in collaboration with Vaughn Warren for Kelson Group in downtown Kamloops, May 2026June 2026 Good News
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! Thank you! – The Davis Wealth Management Team worked with Kamloops Daybreak Rotary to help raise $21,500 for our local YMCA. Funds raised through Daybreak Rotary’s Crabfest Dinner.These funds will primarily be used to help both youth and family programs in Kamloops! Huge Congratulations Brenda! – The…
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Photo by Olsen ImagingHighland Games brings culture and fun to Kamloops once again
This year marks the 16th annual Highland Games here in Kamloops. Set to return to Albert McGowan Park on June 27, the day will be fueled with food, culture, competition, entertainment, and of course a whole lot of fun — Scottish style. Put on by the Kamloops Highland Games Society, the event features many fan…
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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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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.
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Kamloops Pride Choir building community
Kamloops Pride Choir is a vocal group completely comprised of members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies. Open to all ages and all vocal abilities, the choir gets together each week to learn, grow, sing, and, most importantly, create and celebrate community. Director Heidi Muendel puts it best: “Our choir is dedicated to creating a…
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New school year will start uninterrupted
An unexpected shake-up at the helm of the Kamloops-Thompson School District will in no way impact the start of the school year, the district’s interim superintendent has vowed. “When the first bus runs and the first bell rings in September the focus is on, every day, those kids feeling welcomed, engaged, challenged in the best…
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You’ve been diagnosed with fatty liver, now what?
Hepatic steatosis, also referred to as fatty liver, seems to be increasingly common. The word “steatosis” essentially means fat buildup, while “hepatic” refers to the liver. While a healthy liver contains a small amount of fat, too much fat can be harmful. Hepatic steatosis itself may not damage the liver or impair its function, but…
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Feline fans
The first issue of the Kamloops Chronicle was met with much positive feedback among readers, including the furry fan featured in this photo provided by Jamie Robertson of Kamloops, who had this to say: “My precious kitty-cat was excited to read the first volume of the Kamloops Chronicle newspaper and point out environmental savings, after…