Thursday, July 30, 2026

📰 News

Kamloops’ fall recreation guide is out, with registration opening August 11. Online registration for programs and swim lessons starts at 6:30 a.m., followed by phone and in-person registration at 10 a.m. New offerings include two eight-week programs focused on strength, mobility and joint function. Printed guides will be available August 5. (City of Kamloops)

Merritt has named the road into its golf course after PGA Tour pro Roger Sloan. Sloan grew up playing at the Merritt Golf and Country Club and has competed in six PGA Tour seasons. Council approved Roger Sloan Way in June, and the sign was unveiled Sunday. (Castanet)

A Kamloops man told court he broke a store window because he wanted food and a warm jail bed. The 42-year-old pleaded guilty to mischief after the March incident at Big Box Outlet in Valleyview. He received a time-served sentence, with the judge noting the case reflected the city’s housing and mental-health challenges. (Castanet)

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🏛️ What Changed

Sun Peaks is moving its 2026 Official Community Plan forward with new First Nations consultation. An earlier draft was held back by the province after language suggested engagement had happened when it had not. The municipality says the new process will be more iterative, with a public hearing planned after consultation and second reading. Approval is targeted for September. At a recent gathering, Adams Lake, Neskonlith and Skwlāx leaders also renewed a provincial agreement on stewardship and economic opportunities connected to Sun Peaks. (The Wren)

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🚨 Safety

A new wildfire west of Logan Lake closed a 14-kilometre stretch of Highway 97C late Wednesday. The roughly 10-hectare Guichon Creek fire was burning about two kilometres west of town with Rank 3 and 4 behaviour. Twenty firefighters, aircraft and heavy equipment were responding, and the fire was suspected to be human-caused. (Castanet · CFJC Today)

Crews carried out a planned ignition north of Clinton to strengthen the line around the Pear Lake fire. The operation was intended to bring the fire’s edge to existing control lines and help secure the village. First responders also rescued a person from the evacuation-order area near Chasm after the individual initially declined to leave. (Castanet · CFJC Today)

Kamloops RCMP are warning about fake violation-ticket texts. Police received at least nine reports in two days of messages that use a fictional officer’s name and link to a page asking for credit-card information. RCMP do not issue violation tickets or collect payment by text. (CFJC Today)

A police search in Aberdeen turned up firearm parts, body armour and a stolen motorcycle. RCMP said the July 23 search on Sifton Avenue was part of an investigation into the possession and production of prohibited firearm components. One person was detained and released while investigators continue looking into the property owner. (CFJC Today)

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📅 Events

Browse the Kamloops Events directory for the full week. A yellow air-quality warning remains active, so check conditions before longer outdoor plans.

Ray Roper of Stonebolt plays Music in the Park Thursday night. The free rock set starts at 7 p.m. at the Riverside Park bandshell. (City of Kamloops)

Sun Peaks Locals Day runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday. A limited number of $35 bike park tickets are available, with proceeds supporting local trail associations. (Sun Peaks Resort · Tourism Kamloops)

The 60-Minute River creative-writing challenge runs Thursday evening. Adults build a story as the prompt shifts every 10 minutes at Kamloops Library. (TNRL)

The Kamloops Film Society screens Her Private Hell Thursday night. The film starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. (Kamloops Film Society)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🌤️ Thursday is forecast to reach 30°C with a mix of sun and cloud. A yellow air-quality warning is active, and the latest AQHI reading was 3.31, in the moderate range. Friday should be sunny near 32°C, followed by a sunny Saturday near 29°C.

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🎮 Daily Game

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