Big weekend? You bet! Downtown Kamloops is the place to be this weekend with Hot Nite in the City, Kamloops Ribfest, and the Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival all happening at once! 🔥 Check out hundreds of incredible vehicles lining Victoria Street at Hot Nite in the City (August 8). 👇

🎵 This week's lineup for Music in the Park by the City of Kamloops together with BCLC, will have you rockin’ on with a side of funk and country. Tonight’s BCLC Night lineup features Stage Fright - The Def Leppard Experience. See you at the park! 🤘🎶 🔗 Kamloops.ca/MusicInThePark. #Kamloops

BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are happy to share that transit will be free August 7–9, 2026, for Hot Nite in the City and Ribfest. ✨ Check out the 32nd annual Hot Nite Show and Shine taking over Downtown Kamloops or enjoy a day at Riverside Park for the annual Ribfest.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead for temporary traffic delays as the City completes road rehabilitation work along the Summit Connector from Monday, August 10, to Friday, August 14, 2026. 🔗 Learn more: www.kamloops.ca/our-communit... #Kamloops

2026 Firefighter Recruitment is open as of August 4, 2026! 👉 Now is the perfect time to prepare. 🔗 Visit Kamloops.ca/KFRCareer to learn about the application process, review the qualifications, and create your recruitment profile so you're ready to submit your application when recruitment opens.

It’s your last chance to register for the candidate information session, which will provide valuable information to both potential candidates and voters. 🔗 Visit KamloopsCandidateInfoSession.eventbrite.ca to secure your spot. 🗓 Thursday, August 6, 2026, 4:00–8:00 pm 📍 Kia Lounge at Sandman Centre

During Drought Level 4, residents are permitted to sprinkle, hand water, and irrigate food-producing plants and crops within the permitted restrictions. While lawns may go brown during severe drought, food gardens can still receive the water they need.

🔥 Your old wood stove called. It’s ready to retire. ▪ Scrap that smoke monster and get $400. ▪ Upgrade to electric and snag up to $1,850. 👉Help our airshed breathe (and maybe your neighbours will stop side-eyeing your chimney). 🔗 View the available rebates at Kamloops.ca/WoodStove. #Kamloops

True or False? Empty propane tanks can be dropped off at any recycling depot. False! Propane tanks are only accepted at the Mission Flats and Barnhartvale Landfill Diversion areas, or North-Wood Environmental Services. 🔗 www.kamloops.ca/city-service... #Kamloops

Still looking for summer fun? FREE Park Play Days are running all of August. No registration, just show up and join the fun with games and activities for kids and families. 📍Catch us at: ▪️ Mondays – West Highlands Park ▪️ Fridays – Valleyview Centennial Park 🕙 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Starting August 4 through mid-September (weather dependent), major work will take place at the Southill Street/Tranquille Road intersection, with additional sewer bypass work between Southill Street and Ridgeview Terrace August 10–16.

✨ A major milestone for Kamloops ✨ The City of Kamloops has secured the maximum $7 million available through the Union of BC Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund for the Kamloops Centre for the Arts.

🧊 Brocklehurst Recreation Centre: Community Recreation, Reimagined Efficiently Serving Kamloops since the early 1970s, the Brocklehurst Recreation Centre remains a vital community hub, offering a year-round indoor ice arena, a seasonal outdoor pool, and welcoming spaces for all ages.

Open water demands more awareness, especially for weaker swimmers. 👉 There are no walls, no lanes, and often no lifeguards. Be prepared: ✔ Wear a flotation device if needed. ✔ Follow posted advisories. ✔ Never ignore warning signs. ✨ Know your environment. 📸 Jamie Elvins #Kamloops

The Tournament Capital Centre Fieldhouse will be closed for annual maintenance August 3–23, 2026. 👉 Active Fieldhouse Passes will be extended by the full duration of the closure. Thank you for your understanding as we complete this scheduled work. 🔗 Kamloops.ca/TCC #Kamloops

Would you like to work at a polling location on general voting day, Saturday, October 17, 2026? 👉 Election officials are responsible for registering voters, reviewing and confirming identification, issuing ballots, and overseeing the deposit of marked ballots into the electronic voting machines.

The much-loved Seniors’ Picnic is back, providing entertainment and camaraderie for adults aged 55 and over. 🗓 The event will take place on Friday, August 28, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the east end of Riverside Park. 👉 The event is free, but registration is required.

🎭 BIG NEWS FOR KAMLOOPS! 🎭 We’re thrilled to share that the City of Kamloops has been awarded the maximum available funding of $7 million through the 2025 Strategic Priorities Fund for the construction of the Kamloops Centre for the Arts feature lobby, café, and gallery project!

Did you know that the City's Crime Prevention unit would love to meet with you? Whether you’re a homeowner or a business owner, the team can visit your property, discuss your concerns and provide tailored recommendations to help enhance safety and reduce crime.

The City’s 2026 Fall Activity Guide is now available online. It offers a variety of programs in aquatics, recreation, sports, fitness, arts, and culture for all ages and abilities.

City crews will carry out roadway maintenance on Columbia Street tomorrow (Thursday, July 30) from Grandview Terrace to 1st Avenue (downhill direction). Work will begin at 9:00 am, after the morning rush hour, to repair several major cracks in the roadway.

🎵 This week's lineup for Music in the Park by the City of Kamloops together with BCLC will have you singing and dancing to rock, 90s pop, blues, country rock, and funk. Tonight’s BCLC Night lineup features A Night of Bowie – David Bowie Tribute. See you at the park! 🎤 🎶

📬 Want to know what’s happening at the City of Kamloops without the noise? 👉 Subscribe to our monthly e‑newsletter and get key updates, community stories, and important information delivered straight to your inbox. 🔗 Kamloops.ca/Connect #Kamloops

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨 Your location settings in Voyent Alert! help ensure you receive alerts relevant to you. ✔️ Confirm your pinned locations are accurate. ✔️ Set location permissions to "Always" if you also want critical alerts relevant to your current location.

Heat-related illness can occur in homes that aren’t able to stay cool during extreme heat events. 👉 Plan ahead by identifying places in Kamloops you can visit to get cool, such as libraries, shopping malls, or community pools: Kamloops.ca/Heat #Kamloops

Ever wondered how we keep the water at Riverside Park and Albert McGowan water parks clean and safe? Here's a behind-the-scenes look: 💧Water is filtered twice to remove everything from leaves to tiny particles. 🧪 Smart technology automatically monitors and adjusts water chemistry throughout the day.

❓ Did you know? Your photo could be featured in the City of Kamloops 2027 Calendar. We’re looking for local shots that capture the spirit of Kamloops, from epic landscapes to everyday moments.

Tune in to the City's Committee of the Whole meeting today at 1:30 pm. 🔗 Watch via Zoom (kamloops.ca/VirtualCouncil) or Youtube (youtube.com/@CityofKamlo...). #Kamloops

Are you considering running for City Council? Spots are still available for the City’s candidate information session, facilitated by Christina Benty, former mayor of the Town of Golden. 🗓 Thursday, August 6, 2026, 4:00 pm–8:00 pm 📍 Kia Lounge at Sandman Centre #Kamloops

Be aware of upcoming roadwork in the downtown core tomorrow (Wednesday, July 29): 📍 3rd Avenue: A lane closure will be in place between St. Paul Street and the alley to accommodate crack sealing. Motorists can expect minor delays. 👇