February 08, 2012
Emergency Care Access Improved For Families in Clearwater
KAMLOOPS – Families in Clearwater will benefit from an increase in funding to strengthen public access to emergency services in rural communities. The Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital will be receiving $200,000.
February 07, 2012
Kamloops and Clearwater Receive Age-Friendly BC Grants
KAMLOOPS – Seniors in the Thompson Valley will benefit from Age-Friendly BC grants to support older residents in staying healthy and active in the community.
December 15, 2011
Newcomers to Kamloops to Receive Settlement Services
KAMLOOPS – Newcomers to Kamloops will receive enhanced immigrant settlement services to help them settle into their new lives and gain employment through $434,280.00 in funding for the Kamloops Cariboo Regional Immigrant Society.
November 29, 2011
THREE KAMLOOPS CORRECTIONS OFFICERS RECEIVE AWARDS
Three officers from Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre were among 28 corrections and probation officers from around the province honoured at the Solicitor General’s annual Corrections Exemplary Service Medals award ceremony. They are Kevin Batter, Wi
November 18, 2011
Going Green: $40K for Simpcw Clean Energy Project
BARRIERE - The Simpcw First Nation Government is among those benefitting from the second round of provincial funding from the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF).
November 16, 2011
GRANTED: KAMLOOPS RECEIVES FUNDS IN LIEU OF TAXES
Today the Ministry of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government announced a $1,234,641.52 grant for Kamloops in compensation for municipal property taxes.
October 26, 2011
Kamloops Resident Receives Education Award
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops resident Rachel de Kerf has received a BC Housing Education Award to help her further her education, achieve her goals and improve her life.
October 22, 2011
Highway 5 Improvements Motor Ahead
KAMLOOPS – Commuter traffic between Kamloops and Barriere will reach their destinations faster and safer, now that two major improvement initiatives on Highway 5 have been completed.
September 26, 2011
Keeping an Eye on Safety
KAMLOOPS – A new web camera in Kamloops is now live on the Province’s DriveBC website, providing real-time coverage of highway conditions in the area and helping motorists plan a safe journey.
September 19, 2011
Finance Committee Holds Public Consultation in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Residents of Kamloops will have a chance to provide input on the 2012/13 provincial budget when the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services holds its public consultation in Kamloops.
September 07, 2011
Kamloops Athletes Shine on World Stage
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops athletes posted some outstanding results in international competitions over the weekend.
August 22, 2011
Weeding Out Invasive Plants
MLAs Terry Lake and Kevin Krueger announced $84,000 for the Southern Interior Weed Management Committee (SIWMC).
August 13, 2011
Bursaries Benefit Kamloops Nursing Students
KAMLOOPS –Six Kamloops nursing students will each receive a $2,000 bursary to help pay for their education.
August 10, 2011
Local Groups Score With Gaming Grants
KAMLOOPS –Five Kamloops-area community groups are benefitting in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government.
August 03, 2011
Thompson-Nicola Ready For Its Closeup
KAMLOOPS – The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission is receiving $30,000 from the provincial government.
July 23, 2011
Waste Not, Want Not: Bio-Coal Will Help Fuel Green Economy
KAMLOOPS –The Nations Energy Foundation will receive $1 million towards an Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) project to support the development of clean energy technologies and benefit the local community.
July 20, 2011
Green And Clean: Energy Funds Support Local First Nations
KAMLOOPS – The Adams Lake Band will receive $40,000 in funding from the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund to develop a business plan to create a micro-hydro system irrigation line.
July 15, 2011
Ride On: Kamloops Bike Routes Get Major Upgrades
KAMLOOPS – Bike BC is providing $9,618 to upgrade multi-use pathways along Hugh Allan Drive and the Rogers Way Bike Route to encourage active lifestyles for families and communities.
July 13, 2011
Visitor Centres Can Help You Plan Your Next Vacation
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s community visitor centres aren't just for visitors. They're also a source of inspiration on ways to entertain visiting relatives and friends.
June 30, 2011
MLA Lake to the rescue
Terry Lake recently had to use his knowledge of CPR to assist a person in need of medical attention. The victim was later helped by paramedics and is now recovering.
June 17, 2011
Province Uploads Big Grants For Faster Internet
KAMLOOPS – The towns of Black Pines, Blue River, Heffley Lake, Little Heffley Lake, McLure, Simpcw (Chu Chua) and Spences Bridge will each receive $50,000 to expand their Internet services.
June 15, 2011
Stay For a While: Small Communities Eligible For Tourism Marketing Funding
KAMLOOPS – To help grow and promote local tourism, the communities of Blue River and North Thompson Valley are eligible to receive funding towards marketing and development projects.
June 10, 2011
Barriere and Clearwater Receive Funding For Cleaner, Healthier Tomorrow
KAMLOOPS – Barriere and Clearwater are receiving $400,000 each through the provincial government's Towns for Tomorrow program.
June 02, 2011
Lucky Seventeen: Latest Gaming Grants Land on Kamloops
VICTORIA – Seventeen Kamloops organizations will share $276,994 in the latest round of gaming grants announced today by the provincial government.
June 01, 2011
It's June 1st; Where's The Beef?
VICTORIA – If you’ve been craving a mouth-watering grilled steak or burger lately, today is the day to take action!
May 12, 2011
Prognosis Good For Tru Clinical Skills Training
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University will receive $383,923 to renew and replace health education equipment.
May 04, 2011
New Program For Kamloops Families to Learn and Play
KAMLOOPS - This September pre-schoolers and their families will have access to a new StrongStart BC early learning program that is reflective of local First Nations culture and traditions in the Kamloops area.
May 03, 2011
Premier Christy Clark Declares Free Parking in BC Parks
NORTH VANCOUVER - Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Terry Lake launched BC Parks centennial celebrations today by announcing that parking will now be free in all provincial parks
April 18, 2011
Countdown is on to Bike to Work Week
VICTORIA - British Columbians are encouraged to get on a bike and go green May 30-June 5, for the 17th annual official Bike to Work Week - with events being held in 17 communities around the province.
April 14, 2011
$3 Million to Stomp Out the Mountain Pine Beetle
KAMLOOPS – The Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition is continuing its fight against the mountain pine beetle epidemic with a $3 million infusion to help in their front-line battle.
April 07, 2011
Major Provincial Funding For Kamloops Area
KAMLOOPS – The Province has granted $1,639,790 to the Thompson – Nicola Regional District and Kamloops and the surrounding area as part of a $63.8-million funding infusion to help communities with their spending priorities.
March 31, 2011
Kamloops Local Groups Receive Boost Through Gaming Grants
KAMLOOPS – More than $355,000 in community gaming grants will support 74 local non-profit organizations in Kamloops
March 23, 2011
Funding Boost Eases Transition to Full-Day Kindergarten
KAMLOOPS – Twenty-seven licensed child-care providers in Kamloops, Clearwater and Chase will share a total of $33,787.40 in bonus funding this Spring
March 22, 2011
Lake Promotes Conservation on World Water Day
VICTORIA - In recognition of World Water Day, Environment Minister Terry Lake is urging British Columbians to conserve and protect one of our most precious natural assets.
March 11, 2011
Provincial Funding For Big Little Science Centre
KAMLOOPS – The BIG Little Science Centre Society is receiving $24,807 in Year of Science funding to assist with four programs to get children interested in science.
March 07, 2011
Contract Awarded for Work on Highway 5
KAMLOOPS – Dawson Construction has been awarded a contract to resurface and widen the shoulders on 6.2 km of Highway 5 south of McLure, as well as McLure Ferry Road and Glenacre Road.
March 03, 2011
Community Gaming Grants Support Local Groups
KAMLOOPS – Community gaming grant funding totalling $654,662 will go to support 60 human and social service community organizations in Kamloops, Barriere, Clearwater and Savona.
February 19, 2011
$2M for Transitional and Supportive Housing in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The governments of Canada and British Columbia invested more than $2-million to purchase and renovate Crossroads Inn
February 09, 2011
Gaming Grants Help BC Athletes Compete in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Gaming grants totalling $210,585 will help provincial sports organizations to cover uniform and travel expenses related to the Western Canada Summer Games, to be held in Kamloops from August 5th to the 14th.
June 02, 2010
B.C. Ranchers Get Their Day
Today is B.C. Beef Day and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake, Co-chair of the Ranching Task Force, spoke in the legislature about an event recognizing the contributions of B.C. ranchers.
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