Saturday, April 11, 2026

📰 News

Two Kamloops products are playing for an NCAA hockey national title Saturday — tune in at 2:30 p.m. on TSN2. Goalie Johnny Hicks stood on his head Thursday with 49 saves in a double-overtime win over Michigan, leaving him undefeated at 15-0-1 on the season. His University of Denver Pioneers face Wisconsin in the final in Las Vegas, with South Kam grad Brady Milburn also on the roster. (Castanet)

The Thompson region is heading into fire season with almost no snowpack to slow it down. TRU fire researcher Mike Flannigan says valley bottoms around Kamloops were largely snow-free this winter, with snowpack at zero to 30% of normal. “We’re essentially ready to burn,” he said. (Radio NL)

A Wednesday morning fire at Windsor Plywood in Lower Sahali caused about $60,000 in damage. Kamloops Fire Rescue crews responded quickly, but business owners in the area say the disruption was costly. (CFJC Today)

Secwepemc Knowledge Keeper Cecilia Dick-DeRose has passed away at 91. Those who knew her say she had a rare gift for connecting with people across the Secwepemc Nation and beyond — quietly passing on culture and language to countless others. (CFJC Today)

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📅 Events

The KSO’s Rip, Roar & Rain brings an adventurous strings ensemble to Kelson Hall Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. The program mixes Nordic folk, rhythmic drive, and electrifying fusion — a good pick for Saturday night. (Castanet)

The sixth annual Marathon of Sport is on Saturday at the Tournament Capital Centre, raising money for Special Olympics. About 200 participants are expected to take part in a day of activity at the TCC and old TRU gym. (CFJC Today)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🚫 Highway 1: Utility work between Thompson River Dr and Deadman-Vidette Rd for 1.6 km. Until Fri Apr 17.

🚫 Highway 1: Maintenance between Shuswap Ave and Notch Hill Rd for 18.2 km (Chase to 18 km west of Tappen). Until Fri Apr 17 at 5:00 PM PDT.