REMINDER: Upcoming FireSmart free chipping day coming to Avola, Birch Island, and Vavenby on April 20!
Rural TNRD communities should contact the TNRD FireSmart program to schedule a free chipping day in their community.
More information can be found in the post below.
Please respect fencing and signage where work is taking place. Park users are also asked to stay off areas with newly-seeded grass as much as possible. Please note that the playground, rink, picnic shelter, and community hall will remain open during this project.
Thank you for your patience!
An undated photo of the Vavenby Community Park
A project to install irrigation and new fencing at the Vavenby Community Park will begin the week of April 7, 2026!
The project will be carried out in three phases. The first phase beginning next week will include the ball field and areas adjacent to the community hall and main entrance. (1/2)...
The Sun Peaks Transfer Station entrance, taken in September 2025.
Summer hours start tomorrow at several TNRD solid waste sites:
♻️ 70 Mile, Heffley Creek, Logan Lake, and Louis Creek Eco-Depots
♻️ Loon Lake, Paul Lake, and Sun Peaks Transfer Stations
To view hours of operation and accepted materials and costs for all solid waste sites, visit: tnrd.ca/depothours.
Lifelong literacy, lakeside living:
Help the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library serve our patrons in the position of Branch Head at the Savona Library, an exciting career opportunity in a beautiful community!
Learn more and apply: tnrd.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posti...
An undated photo of Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC.
The Thompson Regional Hospital District Board has approved the 2026 budget.
In 2026, a home within TRHD boundaries valued at $650,000 will pay approximately $202.61 in Hospital District taxes, which is a decrease of approximately 2.7% from last year.
More information: www.tnrd.ca/hospital-dis...
An undated file photo of the Blue River Pedestrian Suspension Bridge at Herb Bilton Way Park, a TNRD-operated community park in Blue River, BC.
The Board has approved the 2026 TNRD Budget and Capital Plan.
To help you understand how the 2026 budget affects you, we've provided detailed information to explain the tax requisition, operating costs, capital projects, and what's different from 2025.
More information: www.tnrd.ca/board-approv...
Today, the Hospital District Board will be asked to approve the 2026 Budget, will get an update on projects from Interior Health, and hear a presentation from the Kamloops Cancer Supportive Care Society.
View agenda: tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/Meeti...
Watch on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A file photo of home with effective FireSmart mitigation measures in place within the TNRD.
The TNRD FireSmart Rebate Program is back for 2026!
New this year: All property owners in Electoral Areas will be eligible for a rebate of up to 50% to a maximum of $1,000 for doing fire mitigation work within 30 metres of their home.
More information: www.tnrd.ca/tnrd-launche...
An abandoned waste site off of Duck Hills FSR east of Kamloops, cleaned up in 2025.
In 2025, we addressed 16 illegal dump sites and supported 6 community clean-up events, removing over 55 tonnes of waste from the TNRD backcountry.
Observe, record, and report illegal dump sites, and request community clean-up support through our online forms, available at: tnrd.ca/reportandrestore.
An abandoned waste site on Sabiston Creek Road in the TNRD, cleaned up in 2025 thanks to a joint effort between the TNRD and Skeetchestn Indian Band.
Let’s clean up our act this Earth Day! 🌍💚
The TNRD is here to help keep our communities and backcountry beautiful. Whether you’re organizing a community clean up or need to report illegally dumped or abandoned waste, we’ve got the tools to support you.
An undated photo of the scale house at the Clearwater Eco-Depot.
The TNRD Board has approved several changes to solid waste disposal fees beginning on April 1.
- Bagged garbage disposal will increase to $2 per bag
- Concrete disposal will increase to $50 per tonne
- All other disposal fees will increase by 5%
More information: www.tnrd.ca/board-approv...
An overhead drone photo from a TNRD FireSmart free chipping day event at Paul Lake in October of 2024.
The TNRD FireSmart program will be offering a free chipping day event on April 20 for Avola, Birch Island, and Vavenby!
Remove deadfall, branches, and similar materials from your property to reduce the risk of fire, and have it hauled away for free.
More information: www.tnrd.ca/tnrd-firesma...
An undated aerial photo of the community of Blue River, with Eleanor Lake in the forefront.
SURVEY: For Blue River and Avola residents, there's still time to take our short survey on whether the TNRD should proceed with a public assent process on Mosquito Control service.
This survey is open until March 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Take this survey online here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Please be advised that due to the ongoing Highway 5 closure near Avola this morning, the Mobile Library stop scheduled for Avola today has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
To view the Mobile Library Schedule, visit @tnrl.ca: www.tnrl.ca/using-the-li...
Crews conducting test drilling for groundwater at Keekwillie Park, located at 638 Duncan Road east of Kamloops, on March 3, 2026.
Crews conducting test drilling for groundwater at Keekwillie Park, located at 638 Duncan Road east of Kamloops, on March 3, 2026.
Residents who live near Keekwillie Park in the area of Duncan Road can expect to see crews doing groundwater exploration drilling at the park beginning this week, which is expected to continue during March.
More information: www.facebook.com/tnrd.ca/post...
An undated winter-time photo of Highway 5 near Blue River.
NEW DATE: Due to heavy snow in the forecast this week, community meetings planned in Avola and Blue River have been moved to March 12, 2026. Meeting times and locations remain the same.
For information about these meetings and topics being discussed, click here: www.tnrd.ca/services/com...
An undated winter photo of Highway 5 crossing the Barriere River.
The Spring 2026 intake is now open for the TNRD Regional Grant-in-Aid program! Non-profits, societies, and charities can apply for funding for events or projects that have a broad benefit within the Thompson-Nicola region.
The deadline to apply is March 31.
Details: www.tnrd.ca/applications...
An undated photo of the Log Inn Pub in Avila, BC.
⏰🥇Rise and shine, let's make it a golden Sunday morning!
🍺☕️ All licensed establishments in good standing in rural areas of the TNRD are allowed to serve beginning at 5 am Sunday while we go for Olympic hockey gold. Be sure to check with your local establishment on operating hours.
Go Canada go! 🇨🇦
As a reminder, Recycle BC does not accept hard or soft cover books at depots or in curbside bins. Along with these TNRD sites, several locations within Kamloops accept books for recycling, including the TNRD North Kamloops Library. For more information, click here: www.kamloops.ca/city-service...
Book recycling bins at the TNRD South Thompson Eco-Depot, located in Pritchard.
Recycling your used books is always a novel idea!
After launching our Book Recycling Pilot Program at the South Thompson Eco-Depot and Westwold Transfer Station in April of last year, a total of 4,800 pounds of used books were recycled throughout 2025 - that's fact, not fiction! (1/2)
Did you know: The reusable bag in this photo in made out of recycled yogurt tubs?!
If that interests you - dare say, excites you - you might be a great fit for our Solid Waste & Recycling Summer Student position!
Learn more and apply: tnrd.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posti...
TNRD offices and libraries will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 to observe Family Day. Eco-Depots and Transfer Stations will be open with regular hours where applicable.
Enjoy your weekend!
As we come to grips with the impacts of this event, flags outside of the TNRD Civic Building have been lowered to half-mast.
For anyone experiencing emotional distress following this incident, free and confidential support is available 24/7 through the BC Crisis Line at 1-800-784-2433.
The TNRD flag outside of the TNRD Civic Building
The TNRD is deeply saddened by the tragic incident in Tumbler Ridge that took place yesterday. We extend our heartfelt condolences to every family member, friend, first responder, and community member in Tumbler Ridge, and stand with you during this time of unthinkable grief.
The Pritchard Water Treatment Plant under construction in early 2026.
Inside the new Pritchard Water Treatment Plant in early 2026.
Inside the new Pritchard Water Treatment Plant in early 2026.
The Pritchard Water Treatment Plant under construction in early 2026.
The new Water Treatment Plant is nearly complete for the Pritchard Community Water System!
Commissioning of the water treatment plant is expected to begin in March, and treated water supply for customers is expected to begin later in the spring.
More information: www.facebook.com/tnrd.ca/post...
Notice of Public Hearing: February 12, 2026, 1:30 pm - Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2907 and Temporary Use Permit 84, affecting the festival grounds property south of Merritt at 975 Neilsen St., in Electoral Area "N."
For more information and to make a submission, click here: www.tnrd.ca/stay-connect...
Don't trash it! Recycle any of these products for free at accepting Eco-Depots or Transfer Stations.
The TNRD Mandatory Recyclables Bylaw is in place to prevent hazardous and easily-recyclable materials from being landfilled or disposed of improperly.
Where to return it? Visit: tnrd.ca/depothours
Today's Hospital District Board Meeting includes an update on capital funding requests and healthcare facility projects from Interior Health, and a presentation from the Kamloops Brain Injury Association.
Agenda: tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/Meeti...
Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🚧 ❄️ Reminder: Road maintenance in all TNRD communities is a service provided by the Province.
If you have questions about road maintenance in your area, click the link in our post below to find contact info for your local road maintenance service provider.