Saturday, September 26, 2026

📰 News

The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library is asking residents what its services should look like from 2027 to 2031. An online survey will remain open through October, with public sessions planned at libraries around the region until October 15. TNRL says it has been more than 12 years since its last region-wide review of service priorities. (TNRD · CFJC Today)

Rescue groups are working to move a colony of senior cats left without a caretaker after a Kamloops house fire. Sammy’s Forgotten Felines began trapping the cats Friday, and the Richmond Animal Protection Society plans to house and care for them. Rescuers do not yet know exactly how many cats are in the colony. (CFJC Today)

B.C. businesses and First Nations leaders met in Kamloops to discuss Indigenous economic development. A panel brought together speakers from Kelly Lake First Nation, the Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corporation and Sc.wén̓wen, the business group of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc. The discussion focused on partnerships, capacity and participation in major projects. (CFJC Today)

About 150 people attended a seniors-focused municipal election forum at Mount Paul Community Centre. Council candidates answered questions Thursday afternoon as campaigning continues ahead of the October 17 vote. (CFJC Today)

The Wren has published a comparison of how Kamloops candidates say they would approach homelessness, mental health and addiction. The article collects candidate responses in one place for voters reviewing the field. (The Wren)

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📅 Events

The Kamloops Events directory has more for the next few days. Here are five options that were not in Thursday or Friday’s editions.

The Children’s Art Festival runs Saturday at Riverside Park. The annual Kamloops Arts Council event gives children and families a day of hands-on art and creative activities. (Kamloops Arts Council)

English Chatter Corner meets Saturday at the downtown Kamloops Library. Adults who can hold a simple conversation can practise English listening and speaking with volunteers from Kamloops Immigrant Services. (TNRL)

Mārama screens Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. The film is part of the Stseptékwles re Sk’elép Indigenous Film Festival. (Kamloops Film Society)

The Indigenous Film Festival hosts a free family event Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. (Kamloops Film Society)

Canadian Blood Services begins a four-day Kamloops donor clinic Monday. Appointments run September 28 through October 1. (Event listing)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🌦️ Saturday has a chance of showers with a high near 17°C. Sunday should be sunny and reach about 19°C, followed by cloudy skies and a high near 17°C Monday. The latest AQHI reading was 2.4, in the low-risk range.

The Kipp Road railway crossing at Highway 1 is scheduled to close from Saturday afternoon through Monday. A temporary crossing will be set up to maintain access, and traffic control will be in place.

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