The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will carry out a trial enclosure of the Pat Road pedestrian overpass with light-weight galvanized steel mesh to prevent vandals from throwing objects onto motorists on the Trans-Canada Highway below.

Effective at 12 noon on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, the prohibitions currently in place within the Kamloops Fire Centre's jurisdiction will be extended and expanded to other areas to help prevent human-caused wildfires.

Tomorrow is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention and Support Day in B.C., and community events are taking place in Kamloops throughout the month to help raise awareness about the disorder and the struggles families living with FASD go through every day.

Effective at 12 noon Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, all open burning, including campfires and fireworks, will be prohibited across the Merritt and Lillooet fire zones within the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

The Province is investing $1.5 million over three years toward programs targeted to improve healthy living for Aboriginal youth through sport and recreation announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Archaeological work required to advance the Highway 1 improvement project between Monte Creek and Pritchard is proceeding under the stewardship of Sexqéltkemc Te Secwepemc (Lakes Division), in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

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.