Monday, May 4, 2026

📰 News

Early-May heat broke more than 20 B.C. records Sunday. KamloopsBCNow reports Pemberton, Osoyoos, Cache Creek and Lillooet all topped 31 C, while nearby Merritt set a May 3 record at 28.5 C. (KamloopsBCNow)

The prescribed burn planned for Peterson Creek Park has been delayed until fall. The City of Kamloops says unfavourable weather forced crews to postpone the planned six-hectare, low-intensity burn, which is intended to reduce interface fire risk for nearby homes by clearing sagebrush and some invasive species. (Castanet)

The BC Wildfire Service says it is close to being fully staffed for fire season. Ravi Parmar said during a Kamloops visit that the province is hiring an additional 250 firefighters for the 2026 season and, with contractors included, expects more than 2,000 personnel again this fire season. (Castanet)

SD73 is hosting a trades career fair for Grade 10 and 11 students. The May 14 event will help students build trades-focused resumes, meet local employers, and learn about the Youth Work in Trades program, which can earn high school credits and eligibility for a $1,000 training award. (Castanet)

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🏛️ City Hall

Tuesday’s regular council agenda is heavy on parking, housing and infrastructure. Council is set to consider parking-rate bylaw updates, development-cost-charge changes for non-profit affordable and supportive housing, a social-housing agreement for 871 Westminster Avenue, mural applications for Kamloops Square and Kelson Group, and memos on seasonal preparedness and water-main risk. (City of Kamloops)

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🚨 Safety

A human-caused wildfire is burning northwest of Merritt. The BC Wildfire Service says the Inkikuh Creek fire was reported Saturday, May 2, about 75 km northwest of Merritt and 10 km north of Spences Bridge; as of Sunday afternoon, it was out of control at an estimated three hectares. (CFJC Today)

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📅 Events

Try lawn bowling at McArthur Island on Saturday, May 9. The listing says the free event is for anyone curious about giving lawn bowling a try. (Castanet)

Kamloops Artists Fine Art Show & Sale opens Friday, May 8. The show and sale runs May 8 to 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. (Castanet)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

⛽ Cheapest gas: Regular is listed at 188.9¢/L at Super Save Gas and Canco Gas on Westsyde Road. (Castanet Gas Prices)

🚧 Highway 1: Construction between the Columbia Street exit and Summit Drive on-ramp starts Saturday, May 9. Eastbound lanes are expected to be closed for about four weeks, with traffic reduced to one lane in each direction on the westbound overpass from 3:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and a 3.8-metre width restriction. (CFJC Today)

🚧 Highway 5: Northbound electrical maintenance near Puett Ranch Road is planned for Tuesday, May 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The right lane will be closed. (DriveBC)

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🎮 Daily Game

Amountle — watch objects drop and estimate the count across five quick rounds.