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How Kamloops artists are creating new local spaces to showcase art

A vibrant local arts scene is ‘well worth the investment,’ local artists and community builders say.

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Kamloops Heritage Railway Society celebrates the ‘magic’ in reviving its beloved 113-year-old steam train

Canadian National No. 2141 is considered to be one of the last trains of its kind and will be operating again by this winter.

A man is standing up with a hammer in his hand pointed above his head. he is dressed in a red shirt, has a plaid shirt, denim vest, blue jeans and cowboy boots. The theater light is shining on him as he keeps his pose. While in the other hand he keeps a small bag. The character is Red in the play Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer.
‘Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer’ pokes fun at the absurdity of land claims, and is as relevant as ever

Director and playwright Kevin Loring used his personal experience to inspire the play, which runs at Kamloops’ Sagebrush Theatre starting Feb. 20.

A group of people together who are bird watching and members of the Kamloops Naturalist Club
Kamloops climate action advocacy groups you should know about

The Wren spoke to different Kamloops-based groups that focus on sustainability, the environment and climate action.

An image of the Kamloops Indian Residential School and attendees for the event of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Tk’emlúps and City of Kamloops honour survivors for first collaborative Truth and Reconciliation event

‘In order for us to move forward for the next seven generations, we have to acknowledge the seven generations before us with history,’ Nikki Fraser, Tk'emlups te Secwépemc councillor.

Volunteers of the CIBC Run for the cure under a tent smiling.
Kamloops’ Run for The Cure seeking to raise $50,000 

Kamloops will host their 28 Run for the Cure this October, hoping to raise $50,000 dollars to help Canadians with breast cancer.

The Red Bridge is shown at sunset.
Why is the Red Bridge fire so devastating for Kamloops? History has the answers.

Kamloops' historic Red Bridge was a 'culturally significant' link between the city and Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc, leaders say.

Local business owners seek community support as construction and traffic slow sales

'Small businesses are a linchpin in our city and in our local economy,' says a downtown Kamloops business owner who has seen a decline in sales.

Gardengate Farm offers more than produce, volunteers say

Gardengate Farm, in addition to fruits and vegetables, grows community and resiliency among volunteers.

A little free library in blue is in front of a green yard with three Robert Munsch books highlighted
New crowd-sourced map highlights Kamloops Little Free Libraries

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