Thompson-Nicola Regional District

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.

Recycle your real tree for free!

All Eco-Depots and Transfer Stations accept real trees for free during January. Please remove all lights and decorations before dropping off. Please note that artificial trees cannot be recycled.

Find helpful holiday waste reduction tips at: tnrd.ca/holiday

TNRD offices will be closed as of 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.

For any emergencies with TNRD water or sewer systems, call 250-318-7515.

Happy Holidays!

Happy holidays! The most wonderful time of the year generates a lot of household waste, and we encourage residents to do their part to reduce what goes in the garbage.

See holiday recycling info below, and to find helpful holiday waste reduction tips anytime, visit our webpage: tnrd.ca/holiday

All TNRD Eco-Depots and Transfer Stations are closed on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day except for the Sun Peaks Transfer Station which is open daily from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm during winter months.

For hours of operation at all facilities, visit our webpage: tnrd.ca/depothours.

The Chase Library, as viewed from Shuswap Avenue in Chase, B.C.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library is pleased to share that an accessible, street-level book drop bin will be installed at the Chase Library, thanks to grant funding from the Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia (SPARC BC).

More information: www.tnrd.ca/street-level...

Mattresses recycled at a TNRD Eco-Depot.

The TNRD Board has approved updates to recycling fees for mattresses and boxsprings, effective January 1, 2026, in response to an indefinite delay by the Province of BC to add these materials to its Recycling Regulation.

More information: www.tnrd.ca/mattress-dis...

From left to right: Lee Morris (TNRD Area "P" Director), Mindy Dick (Neskonlith Councillor), Irvin Wai (Neskonlith Kukpi7 (Chief)), Barbara Roden (TNRD Board Chair), Shirley Anderson (Neskonlith Councillor), Brad Arnouse (Neskonlith Councillor), Doug Haughton (TNRD Area "L" Director).

The TNRD was honoured to join leadership from Neskonlith Indian Band to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, recognizing the commitment by both governments to collaboration, communication, and reconciliation.

More information: www.tnrd.ca/tnrd-neskonl...

The TNRD has been informed that BC Assessment decided that proposed changes to valuation of pipelines will not proceed in 2026. These changes would have shifted 23-30% of property taxes paid by pipeline companies onto residential and business property owners.

More info: www.tnrd.ca/tnrd-informe...

The TNRD Board has, for a second time, written an urgent letter to the Ministry of Finance to request that proposed changes by BC Assessment be postponed that would shift taxes owing from pipeline companies to residential and business properties.

More information: www.tnrd.ca/tnrd-board-r...

Multiple atmospheric rivers are forecast to hit the south coast, beginning this evening (Dec 9) and continuing through the weekend. Some parts of the TNRD, particularly the southern Fraser Canyon and Coquihalla corridor, will see significant rainfall.

Full update: www.facebook.com/tnrd.ca/post...

Today, the TNRD Board will receive a feasibility study on Mosquito Control Service in Electoral Area "B" (#BlueRiver and
#Avola), and vote on a grant application for a project at the #Chase Library.

Agenda: tnrd.civicweb.net/Portal/Meeti...

Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Curbside bins at the driveway of a rural TNRD property in Cherry Creek, B.C.

Have your say on TNRD services and costs for 2026:

We encourage residents to review our available financial materials, get an understanding of TNRD services in your community and their costs, and give us your feedback.

More information: www.tnrd.ca/have-your-sa...

Have questions about road maintenance? In TNRD rural areas, road maintenance is a service provided by the Province through contractors.

The TNRD has a webpage to help quickly and easily find each service area and who to contact for service.

For more information, visit: tnrd.ca/road-maintenance

Hi there Shay and Summer, correct, there is no seasonal change to Pritchard Eco-Depot hours. The TNRD has 27 solid waste sites and only 7 sites adjust their hours between winter and summer.

(In our post, we list 8 sites; Simpcw/ Chu Chua Transfer Station is not operated by TNRD). Hope this helps!

TNRD offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.

Eco-Depots and Transfer Stations will be open with regular hours where applicable.

We encourage residents to observe Remembrance Day and consider sacrifices made by those who have served, and continue to do so. #LestWeForget