Sunday, April 26, 2026

📰 News

A Kamloops 20-year-old went from third-string goalie to NCAA Most Outstanding Player in less than three months. Johnny Hicks started the season at the bottom of the depth chart for the University of Denver Pioneers, then set the league’s single-season save percentage record — 22 goals allowed on 514 shots — and helped Denver win their 11th national championship. (CBC)

The city is overhauling how it handles snow and ice removal. Committee of the Whole considers a new Snow and Ice Control Policy on Tuesday, April 28. The draft lays out defined service levels, equipment rules, and response timelines — and is candid about what the city can’t guarantee, including clearing roads to bare pavement when weather, crews, or budgets are stretched. (CFJC Today)

Fleetwood Magic is coming to the Sagebrush on Sunday, May 24. Canada’s tribute to Fleetwood Mac puts the group’s most iconic lineup on stage — Stevie Nicks, Lindsay Buckingham, Christine McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie — with period-accurate costumes and songs spanning Rhiannon, Dreams, You Make Loving Fun, Say You Love Me, The Chain, and Go Your Own Way. Show is at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $59–$64 through Kamloops Live. (Castanet)

A five-hectare wildfire is burning east of Clearwater, and it’s not threatening any structures. The blaze broke out Saturday near Birch Island, between Norris Road and Highway 5. BC Wildfire Service describes it as a smouldering ground fire with a slow rate of spread; a crew is on scene patrolling the perimeter and conducting mop-up work. (Castanet)

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🚨 Safety

April 25 marked one year since Dylan Thomas Godfrey was found dead near Paul Lake — and the case remains unsolved. Godfrey, 43, was discovered on April 25, 2025 in the Scheidam Flats area off Paul Lake Road. Investigators believe he was the victim of foul play, but RCMP have released little about the investigation and offered no new update. (Castanet)

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📅 Events

Boogie the Bridge — Sun Apr 26. The 29th annual charity run kicks off near Sandman Centre — half-marathon at 8 a.m., followed by the 1 km Mini Boogie for kids 9 and under at 8:30 a.m., then the 10 km and 5 km groups. Last-minute registration and race pack pickup until 8 a.m. sharp. (Castanet)

The Office Trivia — Tue Apr 28 at Embers Brewhouse (650 Victoria St). People Over Phones Inc. hosts a pop quiz on all things Dunder Mifflin. (Castanet)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

Road closures in effect Sunday morning for Boogie the Bridge. The race route runs from Riverside Park along Victoria Street, across Overlanders Bridge, and along Schubert Drive; half-marathoners continue along Westsyde Road. Expect closures through the mid-morning.

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🎮 Daily Game

Globle — guess the mystery country. Each wrong answer shows you how close you are by colour.