Grants-in-Aid support cultural, environmental, charitable, sporting, recreational service activities and special events for the purpose of benefiting the community. Grant-in-Aid Funding is budgeted for annually. Grants provide assistance to community groups for the purpose of benefiting and enhancing the community.
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has two different Grant-in-Aid programs.
Regional Grants and Sponsorships
Regional Grants-in-Aid and Sponsorships are intended to provide funding for projects or events that benefit the entire region, or a very large part of it. The funds for these grants are drawn from property taxes collected from the entire regional district (all 11 municipalities and 10 electoral areas). All decisions about award of the grants is made by the Board of Directors as a whole.
The TNRD provides for two application intakes each year:
Fall intake due by September 1 (Note: There will not be a Fall intake in 2022. Please see Regional Grants and Sponsorship Policy for more details.)
Spring intake due by May 1
For grants to be considered, written requests must be submitted on the grant application form provided below.
Applications may be submitted at any time, but will not be considered by the Board of Directors until all such applications can be considered together following the above deadlines.
Local Community Grants-in-Aid
Separate from the region-wide grant program, each year the 10 electoral areas are each provided a budget for local Community Grants-in-Aid (sometimes referred to as “discretionary funds”). These grants are intended to provide community benefit, but are more limited in scope than the regional grants. Given the much more localized benefits, the funds for these grants are drawn from local property taxes of each electoral area and the budgets for each are accounted for separately. Decisions about award of these grants can be made by each individual Electoral Area Director, within the confines of the policy and legislative constraints.
Applications for Community Grant-in-Aid funds may be made at any time.
For grants to be considered, the TNRD has provided the grant application form found below. The related policy should also be read and used as guidance for applications.
Grants are only available to formally organized not-for-profit organizations and registered charities;
Legislation prohibits the TNRD from providing financial assistance to businesses or commercial entities, and private individuals/households. Likewise applications from religious organizations primarily serving their membership and/or their direct religious purpose are ineligible for assistance under these programs;
Please use the attached TNRD Board Policies and Application Completion instructions as guidelines and be advised that the Regional Board of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District reserves the right to amend the said policies from time to time as it deems appropriate;
Please make sure that your application is clearly legible and will photocopy with good results. Your application should either be typed or completed in black ink.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the TNRD Grants and Research Assistant at grants@tnrd.ca or 250-377-8673.
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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has access to a funding program called the Canada Community-Building Fund, (formerly titled the Federal Gas Tax Fund). This funding program has been made available by the Government of Canada and can be used for infrastructure projects that support productivity and economic growth, a clean environment, and strong cities and communities (hereinafter referred to as the "criteria").
The project must be for public infrastructure which provides a public use and benefit component. The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed project meets this requirement and other listed criteria.
Local roads, bridges – including cycling lanes and paths, hiking trails, road infrastructure
Highways – infrastructure
Short-sea shipping – infrastructure related to the movement of cargo and passengers
Short-line rail – related infrastructure for carriage of passengers or freight
Broadband connectivity – infrastructure that provides internet access to residents, businesses or institutions
Public transit – infrastructure that supports a shared passenger system for public use
Drinking water – infrastructure that supports drinking water conservation, collection, treatment and distribution systems
Solid waste – infrastructure that supports solid waste management systems including the collection, diversion and disposal of recyclables, compostable materials and garbage
Community energy systems – infrastructure that generates or increases the efficient use of energy
Brownfield Redevelopment – where the redevelopment includes the construction of public infrastructure from any eligible project category or the construction of public parks and publicly-owned social housing
Sports infrastructure – amateur sport infrastructure
Recreational infrastructure – recreational facilities or networks
Cultural infrastructure – infrastructure that supports arts, humanities, and heritage
Tourism infrastructure –infrastructure that attract travelers for recreation, leisure, business or other purposes
Disaster mitigation – infrastructure that reduces or eliminates long-term impacts and risks associated with natural disasters
Capacity building – investments related to strengthening the ability of Local Governments to develop long-term planning practices.
Fire Halls and Fire Stations - new build or retro-fits/modernization of existing fire halls and attached building space.
Investments in health infrastructure are not eligible.
Regional District Board of Directors will consider funding applications from registered non-profit societies and municipalities operating within our Regional District boundaries for projects meeting the aforementioned criteria.
The TNRD Grants and Research Assistant will review the project and work with the organization to determine eligibility (including status as a non-profit society, ownership of the property, if the criteria has been met, project category and eligibility of expenditures, etc.)
Discuss the project with the Electoral Area Director. All eligible project grant applications will be forwarded to the respective Electoral Area Director for consideration.
The application will be reviewed and considered at a future Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board meeting.
If approved, the applicant will be required to sign a funding contract with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and submit further required documentation prior to receiving funding for the project.
Reporting
Please refer to the Funding Agreement for reporting requirements. Progress Reports, Final Reports and Annual Reports needs to be submitted to the attention of the Grants and Research Assistant at grants@tnrd.ca
This documentation is for information purposes only and does not represent a funding commitment by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Further, if your application is approved for funding, this document does not limit the requirements of your Society as detailed in the Canada Community-Building Fund Contract with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
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Please Note
Letters of Support require a TNRD Board Resolution, and are therefore subject to the TNRD Board Meeting Agenda schedule. We do our best to meet requested dates, but to guarantee application deadlines are met, please allow up to four weeks to process a Letter of Support Request.
Once the form is submitted, we will contact you to let you know the anticipated notification date.
The TNRD has undertaken a Trails Master Plan for the community of Blue River, which covers trails within a 7-kilometre radius of town. This includes the area west of town with trails like the Green Mile, and the area east of town that features walking paths and groomed cross-country skiing trails. The Plan also includes motorized trails within the study area, such as the Cedar Connector. Alpine riding areas are outside of this planning process.
The Trails Master Plan guides the development and management of trails in Blue River over the next 10 years, and will support the improvement and expansion of the trails network for the benefit of all trail users. The plan will also explore the potential to bring economic benefits through more year-round tourism, based on an improved trails network. The Draft Trail Plan was completed in July 2021, and the final plan was presented to the TNRD Board in August 2021.
The Plan was developed by LEES+Associates and guided by TNRD staff and the Blue River Trails Working Group, made up of key stakeholders. There have been multiple opportunities for participation and input from the broader community, to make sure the plan reflects the priorities of Blue River residents
More About the Project
Blue River offers excellent access to the great outdoors, and the trail network is a key component of the community’s outdoor recreation. The trails network provides opportunities for a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and motorized activities such as snowmobiling and off-roading. The network includes trails that are authorized and maintained by the TNRD or local user groups; trails that are unauthorized but commonly used; and a vast network of forest service roads.
There is potential to bring economic benefits through more year-round tourism based on an improved trails network. Blue River’s spectacular natural environment, direct links to large population centres, and status as a renowned destination for snowmobiling and heli-skiing present an opportunity for tourism-related development that draws on the community’s existing strengths. Recent mountain biking trail initiatives in nearby communities such as Valemount, Clearwater and Simpcw First Nation, provide a foundation to build on.
Project Timeline
May 2021: Public Engagement Round 1: Online Survey and Workshop
June 2021: Draft Master Plan
July 2021: Public Engagement Round 2: Online Survey and Open House
August 2021: Final Master Plan
Open House #1
A virtual open house was held on May 27, 2021 to share the project overview and objectives for the Blue River Trails Master Plan. The video can be viewed below.
https://youtu.be/kM9YEKSovFY
Open House #2
A second virtual open house was held on July 13, 2021 to review the Blue River Trails Master Plan Action Item. The video can be viewed below.
Barriere Forks Regional Park is located east of the District of Barriere, along the Barriere River. It is an all-season, non-motorized trail network, popular in the summer for hiking, cycling and horseback riding, and in the winter for snowshoeing and cross country skiiing.
The TNRD has an operating agreement with the Barriere Outdoor Club Society, whose volunteers maintain the cross country skiing and hiking trails in the park. The total park area is approximately 51.64 hectares.
Location: 3180 Barriere Lakes Road
Hours: Year-round, dawn to dusk. Please note that all TNRD regional and community parks are unsupervised year-round, and this park is unmaintained during winter months.
Amenities: Trail network, parking, warming hut
Directions: From Barriere, travel along Barriere Lakes Road for approximately 15 kilometres. The park entrance is on the right just before the intersection with South Barriere Lake Road.
Birch Island Community Park is located in the community of Birch Island, approximately 15 minutes east of Clearwater.
Location: 1685 Birch Island-Lost Creek Road
Hours: Year-round, dawn to dusk. Please note that all TNRD regional and community parks are unsupervised year-round, and this park is unmaintained during winter months.
Directions: When travelling east on Highway 5, turn right onto Birch Island Lost Creek Road, just past the turnoff for the Birch Island Rest Area. (When travelling west, turn left). Continue over the bridge above the North Thompson River, then turn left to stay on Birch Island Lost Creek Road. The park is approximately 650 metres down the road on the left.
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Blue River Community Park (Eleanor Lake) is located in Blue River, along Angus Horne Drive on the east side of Eleanor Lake.
Location: 5997 Angus Horne Drive
Hours: Year-round, dawn to dusk. Please note that all TNRD regional and community parks are unsupervised year-round, and this park is unmaintained during winter months.
Directions: When travelling east on Highway 5, turn right onto Angus Horne Drive in Blue River. (When travelling southbound on Highway 5, turn left). Follow Angus Horne Drive past Main Street, taking a sharp left before the CN tracks. The park is on the immediate left.
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Diamond Drive Park is located in the community of Avola, at the corners of Diamond Drive and Brazier Road.
Location: 3786 Diamond Drive
Hours: Year-round, dawn to dusk. Please note that all TNRD regional and community parks are unsupervised year-round, and this park is unmaintained during winter months.
Directions: When travelling eastbound on Highway 5, turn right in Avola onto Diamond Drive. (When travelling westbound, turn left). Follow the road for about 300 metres, and the park is on the left ahead of the intersection with Brazier Road.
Contact Us
TNRD Community Services Tel.: 1-877-377-8673 Email: csadmin@tnrd.ca
Ferry Road Park is located in the community of Blackpool, located approximately 5 minutes west of Clearwater.
Location: 10 Ferry Road
Hours: Year-round, dawn to dusk. Please note that all TNRD regional and community parks are unsupervised year-round, and this park is unmaintained during winter months.
Directions: When travelling east on Highway 5, turn right onto Old North Thompson Highway. (When travelling west on Highway 5, turn left). Follow Old North Thompson Highway for about 600 metres, then turn left onto Ferry Road. Take a slight right turn to remain on Ferry Road. The parking lot is at the end of the road.
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Herb Bilton Way Park is located in the community of Blue River, with several trailheads to the Blue River Trail System, providing year-round recreation opportunities including hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Location: Herb Bilton Way, Blue River, B.C.
Hours: Year-round, dawn to dusk. Please note that all TNRD regional and community parks are unsupervised year-round, and this park is unmaintained during winter months.
Directions: When travelling east on Highway 5, turn right onto Angus Horne Drive in Blue River. (When travelling west on Highway 5, turn left). Before the CN train tracks, take a slight left turn to stay on Angus Horne Drive. Cross over the train tracks onto Herb Bilton Way. There are several trail heads along Herb Bilton Way for park users to enter, with parking adjacent to the Blue River Cemetery or along the roadway.
Keekwillie Park is located near Monte Creek, situated on Duncan Road near the Trans-Canada Highway and the South Thompson River.
Location: 638 Duncan Road
Hours: Year-round, dawn to dusk. Please note that all TNRD regional and community parks are unsupervised year-round, and this park is unmaintained during winter months.
Amenities: Open green space
Directions: Travel on the Trans-Canada Highway and turn onto Lafarge Road towards the Lafarge Bridge and the South Thompson River. Before the bridge, turn right onto Duncan Road. Continue for about three kilometres, and the park is on the left.
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Latremouille Park is located in the community of Little Fort in the North Thompson Valley.
Location: 148 Highway 24, Little Fort, B.C.
Hours: Year-round, dawn to dusk. Please note that all TNRD regional and community parks are unsupervised year-round, and this park is unmaintained during winter months.
Amenities: Playground, picnic shelter, open space, outhouse
Directions: From the Yellowhead Highway, turn onto Highway 24. Take the second left onto Latremouille Street, and the park is on your left. From Highway 24 heading east, turn right onto Latremouille Street in Little Fort.
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TNRD Community Services Tel.: 1-877-377-8673 Email: csadmin@tnrd.ca
Little Hell’s Gate Regional Park is located approximately halfway between Avola and Blue River in the North Thompson Valley. A viewing platform brings you above the Little Hell's Gate gorge, where the North Thompson River narrows and rushes through.
Location: Little Hell's Gate Park Access Road (Messiter Summit)
Hours: May to October, dawn to dusk, dawn to dusk. Please note that all TNRD regional and community parks are unsupervised year-round, and this park is unmaintained during winter months.
Amenities: Parking, viewing platform
Directions: Turn off of the Yellowhead Highway at the Little Hell's Gate Park Access Road, from the west side of the Messiter Summit on Highway 5 (a sign is visible at the road entrance). Follow the winding road for approximately 3.2 kilometres. A small parking lot is situation approximately 500 metres from the end of the access road, with additional disabled parking adjacent to the viewing platform. Please note that this road and the park are not maintained during winter months.
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Smith Pioneer Park is the largest park within the TNRD community park system, located in the community of Lower Nicola. The park is a community hub that allows for ample recreational activities and serves as a frequent host venue for community events.
Location: 2428 Aberdeen Road
Hours: Year-round, dawn to dusk. Please note that all TNRD regional and community parks are unsupervised year-round, and this park is unmaintained during winter months.
Directions: Travel along Highway 8 and turn onto Aberdeen Road in Lower Nicola. Head northbound on Aberdeen Road for about 750 metres, and Smith Pioneer Park is on the right.
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Vavenby Community Park is located in Vavenby, approximately 25 minutes east of Clearwater.
Location: 89 Vavenby Bridge Road
Hours: Year-round, dawn to dusk. Please note that all TNRD regional and community parks are unsupervised year-round, and this park is unmaintained during winter months.
Directions: When travelling eastbound on Highway 5, turn right at Vavenby Bridge Road. (When travelling westbound on Highway 5, turn left). The park is on the right-hand side after about 700 metres. Shoulder parking is available on Vavenby Bridge Road or Harmon Road.
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Vavenby Riverside Park is located in Vavenby, approximately 25 minutes east of Clearwater.
Location: 3184 Vavenby Bridge Road
Hours: Year-round, dawn to dusk. Please note that all TNRD regional and community parks are unsupervised year-round, and this park is unmaintained during winter months.
Amenities: Picnic tables, swings, basketball net, open space
Directions: When travelling eastbound on Highway 5, turn right at Vavenby Bridge Road. (When travelling westbound on Highway 5, turn left). Travel 1.3 kilometres, turn left at the stop sign, then travel 600 metres and cross the North Thompson River, and the park will be on your right.
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All users who registered with Voyent Alert! under the TNRD account and placed a pin within City of Kamloops boundaries prior to March of 2022 have automatically been added to the City of Kamloops Voyent account. These users are still registered with the TNRD as well, and users with locations registered in both the TNRD and the City of Kamloops will receive alerts from the appropriate agency. If you wish to add a new location, you must register each new location under the appropriate account. If you have any questions, please contact Voyent Alert! at: customer.support@voyent-alert.com.
Subscribe to Voyent Alert!
In times of crisis, it is important that residents have access to trusted, timely and accurate information to ensure their own safety and the safety of their family and loved ones. In response to this need, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has chosen Voyent Alert! to serve the region.
Voyent Alert! is a multi-purpose communication service used to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events like fires or floods, as well as for relevant day-to-day communications such as water advisories.
How to Register:
Registration for the service is free, simple and totally anonymous.
For mobile app alerts, download and install the Voyent Alert! app from the Apple or Google Play stores
Personalized Communications: Voyent Alert! provides informative communications. Critical information such as the distance and direction from an incident, time of intercept and preferred evacuation routes from your tracked locations are provided.
Track Multiple Locations: Voyent Alert! allows you to create and track multiple locations such as “Kids School” or “Mom’s House”. Any event or communication related to your tracked locations will be forwarded to you along your preferred communication channel.
No Message Fatigue: Voyent Alert’s smart alerting capabilities ensure that you will only get notified when a communication is relevant to you or one of the locations you are tracking.
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Privacy is Paramount: Registration is anonymous, and no information volunteered or derived is shared or used for marketing or data harvesting purposes. Locational information from your tracked locations is only used to determine its proximity to an alert event and to provide critical context within the communications (such as distance and direction).
Leaving is Easy: Both mobile applications and web-based accounts provide access to an unsubscribe feature accessed via the menu icon on the top right of the screen/page. If the service isn’t working out simply click on the “Unsubscribe” button and you won’t be hearing from us again.
Flooding is a common, naturally-occurring event in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
Although it can happen at any time of year, the most severe floods typically occur during the spring snowmelt — known as freshet — or during fall and winter. Seasonal flooding is often caused by a mix of heavy rain and snow melt.
Below, please read for information on what to do before, during and after a flood. Also, view the fillable Flood Preparedness Guide, provided by Prepared BC.
Heavy snowmelt may contribute to landslides and dangerous debris in creeks and waterways. Be safe and don’t go down to watch the rushing water. If you notice trees beginning to lean or bend near your home, or cracks developing in the hillside, consult an engineer or contact local authorities.
If you live near a waterway, a change in water colour or rapid change in water level (especially a drop) could indicate a problem upstream. Call your local fire, police or public works department immediately if you suspect something out of the ordinary.
Sandbagging
It takes two people about one hour to fill and place 100 sandbags, giving you a one-foot-by-20-foot wall. Make sure you have enough sand, burlap or plastic bags (NOTE: you should tie the ends of plastic bags shut to prevent the sand and bags from washing away), shovels and time to prepare properly.
Instructions on how to build a sandbag dike to protect your property from flood waters.
Many wildfires in BC occur far from cities and towns, but sometimes they threaten homes, businesses and infrastructure.
Help keep your family safe by knowing what to do before, during and after a wildfire. You should also develop your emergency plan, put together your grab-and go-bags and know the difference between an evacuation alert and order.
What to do Before a Wildfire
Prevention
Nearly half of all wildfires in B.C. are caused by human carelessness. You can prevent them by following a few simple rules.
Officials will only issue an evacuation order if it is unsafe for you to remain in your home. You can evacuate your home at any time if you feel in danger. Learn more about:
If you are evacuated, only return home when authorities say it's safe to do so. Stay out of damaged buildings as hazards may still exist.
Wildfire activity may increase the likelihood for natural landslides and flooding. Learn about the warning signs by reviewing how to recognize Landslide and Flooding Risks.
Wildfire Information Resources
TNRD Emergency Services: Find the status of Evacuation Orders and Alerts, the interactive Emergency Map, and recordings of Public Information Meetings from the Emergency Operations Centre
To find information about wildfire preparedness, please visit the TNRD's FireSmart webpage.
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[post_content] => Landslides are the down-slope movement of rock or debris. As residential developments expand onto steep slopes, landslides are becoming a greater hazard for both people and homes.
It’s important to take time to prepare and understand what to do before, during and after a major landslide. Download the PreparedBC: Landslide Information for Homeowners and Home Buyers guide to learn about protecting your home and property.
Landslide Information Guide
What to do Before a Landslide
The best way to prepare for a landslide is to be aware of changes that could signal one. To report suspected landslide indicators, call the 24-hour provincial toll-free number at 1-800-663-3456, contact 9-1-1 or call your local fire, police or public works department.
Landslide or debris flow indicators may include:
Sudden changes in stream flow.
Rapid changes or pulses in stream flow (e.g. changes in volume) or pulses of sediment (e.g. changes from clear to murky water).
Abnormally dirty water.
Accumulation of large logs or debris.
Rapid accumulation of sediment or bed-load along a flat section of a creek channel.
Tension cracks near the top of a slope.
Falling rocks or boulders or flowing or sliding soil. This may precede a much larger landslide.
What to do During a Landslide
Leave the area immediately if you observe the following:
A faint rumbling sound that increases in volume.
Unusual sounds, such as trees cracking or boulders knocking together.
If you are caught in a landslide with no option to evacuate, curl in a tight ball and protect your head and neck.
What to do After a Landslide
Take these initial steps after a landslide to ensure your safety:
When you are safe, report the situation by calling 9-1-1.
Stay away from the slide area as there could be subsequent slides.
Listen to local radio or television stations for the latest emergency information.
Watch for flooding, which may occur after a landslide or debris flow.
By taking action and creating a FireSmart property, you will dramatically increase the resistance of your home and property to damage caused by wildfire. The best part is, it's surprisingly easy to do.
The FireSmart BC Homeowner's Manual recommends actions starting from the home and progressing outwards. Changes made to the areas closest to the home, and your home itself, have the greatest potential to reduce the risk of wildfire damage.
Producers face unique challenges from wildfire. Use the Farm/Ranch Wildfire Plan Guide and Workbook to develop a preparedness plan that’s customized for your specific operational needs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkTYQULHORI
TNRD FireSmart Community Assessment Reports
The FireSmart Canada Community Recognition Program is designed to provide an effective management approach for preserving wildland living aesthetics while reducing community ignition potential. The program can be tailored for adoption by any community and/or neighborhood association that is committed to ensuring its citizens maximum protection from wildland fire.
FireSmart Community Assessment Reports were completed for 24 communities within the TNRD in October of 2019. The following reports are intended as a resource to be used by residents of the listed communities for creating a FireSmart Community Plan. The plan developed from this information should be implemented in a collaborative manner, and updated and modified as needed.
Many wildfires in the TNRD occur far from cities and towns, but sometimes they threaten homes, businesses and infrastructure. If a wildfire ends up threatening property or infastructure, an Evacuation Alert or Order may be issued. What’s the difference?
Evacuation Alert
This is the time to get prepared to leave your home on short notice. Get your grab-and-go bags ready (which should include several days of clothing, toiletries and medications), your emergency plan, copies of important documents and important mementos.
Listen to local emergency officials for further information on the situation.
Evacuation Order
Leave the area immediately. Follow the directions of local emergency officials and evacuate using the route(s) they’ve identified. Do not return home until you’ve been advised that the Evacuation Order has been rescinded.
For those needing additional support, an Emergency Support Services Reception Centre may be opened.
Evacuation Rescind
Once local officials determine the situation is currently safe, the evacuation will be rescinded and you can return home. Continue to stay tuned for other possible evacuation alerts or orders.
What is a Declaration of State of Local Emergency?
Declaring a state of local emergency enables the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to exercise the emergency powers listed in the Emergency Program Act. The emergency powers are utilized by the TNRD to order the evacuation of residents from their homes, prohibit travel and enter private property when an emergency threatens lives, property, or the environment within the TNRD's jurisdiction.
Following flooding and washouts in November 2021, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure created regular newsletters with updates to repairs on Highways 1, 5 and 8.
When applicable, the TNRD continues to share all highway update newsletters that are created by the Province of BC. All copies can be found below.
The City of Merritt and the Thompson Nicola Regional District are working together to provide debris management options for affected properties.
Important information for demolition of full structures. The owner of homes intended for demolition are responsible to have the "DRC Full Demo Declaration" and the "Asbestos Declaration and Acknowledgement" forms completed prior to any waste being brought to landfill (available below). Full demolitions are not eligible for Tipping Fee Waiver under the EMBC program.
Please be prepared for longer than usual waits at the Eco-Depot as staff process these forms. It is recommended to take photos of debris foryour insurance provider or Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA), so please keep your receipts. For specifics regarding eligible applicants, eligible losses, and the application process, please visit the DFA program webpage. You can access the webpage by clicking here.
Sorting of materials can help save valuable landfill space. Debris such as metal, wood, appliances and mattresses can readily be diverted away from landfills. Potential Asbestos Containing Material, common in homes prior to 1990, poses a health risk and must be bagged before disposal.
A contractor that has been hired to haul flood related debris to landfill, excluding full structure demolitions, must complete the necessary forms found below. At minimum contractors should complete the "Contractor Tipping Fee Waiver Application". If the debris being hauled contains construction or demolition waste they must also complete the "Asbestos Declaration and Acknowledgement Form".
Sorting of materials can help save valuable landfill space. Debris such as metal, wood, appliances and mattresses can readily be diverted away from landfills. Potential Asbestos Containing Material, common in homes prior to 1990, poses a health risk and must be bagged before disposal.
*For residents or contractors that have already paid tipping fees related to flood debris management you can apply for reimbursement by downloading the form below and mailing to the TNRD.
The curbside removal of flood debris will only occur if arrangements are made with the City of Merritt, please call ahead.
The City of Merritt and the Thompson Nicola Regional District are working together to provide debris removal from flood affected properties. The City, Regional District, or its contractors will not be entering structures or private properties to remove material. Residents are responsible for moving items to the curb for collection.
Before placing material curbside it is advised to check with your insurer and take photos for any claims through your insurer or other disaster financial assistance. Flood affected residents are asked to place material curbside and separate debris into the following piles;
Wood
Large appliances, mattresses and other bulky items
Any bagged material. Please double bag food waste.
No hazardous or liquid materials (oil/gas/other chemicals) will be accepted curbside. Spoiled food can be bagged and placed curbside or brought to the Lower Nicola Eco-Depot. Appliances that are no longer working, or fridge/freezers that residents do not feel safe to continue using, can be placed curbside.
Fridge and Freezer
If you deem it UNSAFE to open your fridge/freezer:
• Seal the doors shut with duct tape • Label the appliance “contaminated” in large print • Move appliance to curb/roadside for pick-up • Call or email recycleright@tnrd.ca or 250 377-2596 that your appliance needs to be picked up
If you deem it SAFE to open your fridge/freezer:
• Double bag spoiled food and dispose of as regular garbage • Keep and continue to use your appliance
Residents impacted by November 2021 flooding who missed the BC Assessment appeal deadline of January 31, 2022 are still able to inquire about appealing their property assessment if they choose.
BC Assessment's Emergency Weather Response Department is in place to support flood-impacted residents. For a streamlined process, residents are asked to contact this department by March 15, 2022. For contact information and a list of frequently asked questions about eligibility, click here.
Residents are still able to inquire about appealing their property assessment anytime after March 15, 2022, by contacting BC Assessment Customer Service.
Disaster Financial Assistance
The application process for Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now open for individuals, small businesses, farms, and charitable organizations who have been impacted by the overland floods in British Columbia. As of Dec. 5, 2021, the B.C. government has expanded DFA eligibility for people affected by flooding and landslides between Nov. 14 - Dec. 2, 2021 . This includes residents in First Nations communities, electoral areas and municipalities within the geographic boundaries of flooded areas.
The DFA program has a four-step application process. As of April 28, 2022, the Province has reopened applications for the DFA program, and has expanded eligibility for farm operators, rental unit owners and small businesses who were impacted by November 2021 flooding. The new application deadline for the DFA program is July 27, 2022. The previous deadline to apply was March 3, 2022.
Financial assistance is provided for each accepted claim at 80% of the amount of total damage that exceeds $1,000, to a maximum of $300,000.
Claims may be made in more than one category (e.g., homeowner or farmowner)
A homeowner or residential tenant must show the home is their principal residence
Seasonal or recreational properties, as well as hot tubs, pools, patios, landscaping, recreational items (e.g., bicycles), luxury items (e.g., jewelry) are not eligible for assistance
Small business owners and farm owners must demonstrate that their farms and businesses are their primary source of income
Charitable organizations must provide a benefit of service to the community at large
DFA is limited to restoring actual damage caused by a specific disaster that has been declared eligible for compensation
DFA is a Province of BC program meant to compensate for sudden, unexpected, and uninsurable losses. The DFA program is administered by Emergency Management BC, part of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Please visit gov.bc.ca/disasterfinancialassistance for details on eligible applicants, eligible losses, and the application process. For a map of eligible Indigenous communities, electoral areas and municipalities, please view the attached map.
For more information, contact dfa@gov.bc.ca, or 1-888-257-4777.
Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross is encouraging people impacted by flooding and extreme weather in B.C. to register. Red Cross ensures people are accounted for, can be contacted while away from home, and can also be reached with information about further Red Cross services and assistance that may become available to them during this time of need.
Eligible households that were evacuated from their primary homes due to the flooding and extreme weather that occurred from November 14 to 16 can receive a one-time payment of $2,000. This amount includes $1,000 from the Province of British Columbia and $1,000 from the Canadian Red Cross. Information on how to register is available on the Red Cross website.
TranBC has set up a webpage called Current Road Advisories and Information, with information about highway closures and advisories caused by flooding. The page has links to resources and a list of reasons for essential travel. For road conditions or closures on highways or other roads, visit DriveBC.ca.
For information on flood repairs to highways impacted by November 2021 flooding, visit the webpage Highways 1, 5 & 8 Flood Recovery.
If you have been evacuated from your community due to floods, you should register with Emergency Support Services (ESS) whether you need the support or not. This will help ensure that your loved ones and communities know where you are and know that you’re safe.
Step 1: Some reception centres are offering online registration. If online registration is listed under the Emergency Support Services Reception Centre locations below, you can self-register online at ess.gov.bc.ca. If you require assistance with self-registration you can ask for help by calling the Emergency Support Services Info Line: 1-800-585-9559
Step 2: Proceed to the nearest Reception Centre (listed below) to complete the ESS registration. You will also be asked to complete a needs assessment to determine what short-term supports you require (e.g. food, lodging, clothing and incidentals).
Tip: After you register, you may receive calls from unlisted numbers regarding your evacuee registration. Make sure your voicemail box is not full so ESS volunteers can leave a message.
ESS Reception Centres
Emergency Support Services (ESS) reception centres are available for evacuated residents who are without access to other sources of support. In many cases, home or tenant insurance actually provides greater support than what is available through ESS, so be sure to speak with your insurance representative to see what’s available to you.
McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre; 1655 Island Parkway; open 10am-6pm
Kelowna
Willow Park Church; 438 Highway 33; open 10am-10pm
Salmon Arm
The Prestige Harbourfront Hotel; 251 Habourfront Drive; open 8am-6pm
Penticton
Penticton Seniors' Drop-In Centre; 2965 South Main Street; open 9am-5pm (evacuees must call ahead of time for Penticton ESS, at 1-833-498-3770)
For more information on how to find a reception centre you may also call the provincial ESS line at 1-800-585-9559, or visit the Emergency Info BC website.
All virtual public information meetings hosted by the TNRD on the 2021 flooding event are uploaded below. Meetings can also be found on the TNRD YouTube page.
Transport Canada intends to restrict, by way of Interim Order, all non-essential boating from flooded and evacuated areas. The Interim Order is intended to keep boaters out of danger and areas clear for emergency services to perform response operations. Exemptions to these restrictions will only be allowed for essential activities, such as persons involved in emergency response and recovery activities (municipal, Indigenous, provincial and federal government employees), and those whose only access to their property is by boat.
The Interim Order was issued on Nov. 19, 2021, and was updated on Nov. 30, 2021.
The measures will be in place as long as necessary to protect navigation safety in these unprecedented conditions. The Interim Order will apply to the following geographic areas:
1
City of Merritt
Coldwater River and waters over the floodplains within the limits of the city of Merritt
Coldwater River and its tributaries, south of the city of Merritt, and waters over the floodplains along Coldwater Road near its intersection with Kane Valley Road
2
Town of Princeton
Similkameen River within the limits of the city of Princeton and waters over the floodplains to the east of that city
3
Regional District of the Okanagan - Similkameen
Similkameen River and waters over the floodplains along Crowsnest Highway, from south of Hedley to the U.S. border
4
City of Abbotsford/ City of Chilliwack
Sumas River and the waters over the floodplains on the Sumas Prairies, between McCallum Road, the U.S. border and Vedder River
Fraser River and its tributaries, including the waters over the neighbouring floodplains, from the town of Yale to the city of Mission
Chilliwack River and the waters over the floodplains from Chilliwack Lake to, and including, Vedder River, and also including Slesse Creek
5
District of Hope
Coquihalla River and the waters over the floodplains along the Coquihalla Highway and Crowsnest Highway from Shylock Road to where the Coquihalla River meets the Fraser River
6
Village of Lytton
Fraser River and its tributaries, including waters over the neighbouring floodplains, from south of the community of Lillooet to south of the village of Lytton
7
Village of Tulameen
Tulameen River and the waters over the floodplains in the vicinity of the village of Tulameen
8
Nicola River
Nicola River and the waters over the floodplains from the community of Spences Bridge to Spius Creek, west of the city of Merritt
The Interim Order establishes those who can enforce it, including RCMP, local and Indigenous enforcement partners, DFO officers, and others. These measures were developed to quickly respond to the deteriorating conditions and to protect public safety.
More information can be found in the official order here.
A map showing affected areas can also be found here.
The fire season in 2021 created health and safety concerns and environmental pollution from burnt structures. Buildings can contain asbestos, lead and other hazards. Contaminated ash can escape into the environment and migrate to other properties. Property owners without adequate insurance may not be able to clean up debris on their property.
The Canadian Red Cross and Emergency Management BC have agreed to fund a Wildfire Disaster Debris Removal Program within the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD). Property owners impacted from the 2021 wildfires who are needing assistance with debris removal, or those who are eligible for reimbursement, should contact the TNRD to register for the program.
The following is the process for how to apply for the TNRD wildfire debris removal program:
STEP 1: CONTACT TNRD USING NUMBER OR E-MAIL BELOW
Interested property owners must contact the Thompson-Nicola Regional District using the phone number or e-mail below. Be sure to include your contact information (phone number, e-mail address…) and your property information in any voicemail left or e-mail sent.
Phone: 250 377-6312 (please leave contact information in voicemail message)
Properties that lost homes or substantial outbuildings will be required to sign a Right of Entry waiver or Reimbursement form. The waiver allows TNRD and contractors permission to enter and coordinate clean-up of their property. These forms will be provided after the homeowner has registered with the TNRD (see step 1).
Only property owners that contact the TNRD and sign the Right of Entry waiver will have debris removed. Otherwise the TNRD will not enter private property to remove debris.
The TNRD is asking that property owners who require clean up of burnt structures contact the TNRD as soon as possible, using the contact information provided. This will start the process for clean up work to start in spring 2022. Property owners who delay contacting the TNRD may miss this opportunity.
Yes, there is a process to apply for reimbursement for clean-up work already done. Please note some restrictions apply including proof of payment (receipt) from a third-party contract is required. For more information on eligibility for reimbursement for work already completed, please contact 250 377-6312 or tnrdrecovery@tnrd.ca.
Yes, but it is not recommended for several reasons:
Concrete can lose its strength when exposed to extreme heat from wildfires;
Metal and plastic vapour barriers can also be compromised;
Where water and sewer pipes are brought through an existing foundation they will need to be replaced, which can be difficult and expensive with an existing foundation;
Older foundations may no longer meet current requirements and may be close to reaching their service life;
An existing foundation may not meet the necessary specifications of a new building;
Often it is cheaper to have the foundation removed and install a new one.
To use an existing foundation to build a new structure, a structural engineer must sign off, to ensure that it will meet the requirements of the new construction.
If you have been evacuated from your community due to wildfires, you should register with Emergency Support Services (ESS) whether you need the support or not. This will help ensure that your loved ones and communities know where you are and know that you’re safe.
Step 1: Some reception centres are offering online registration. If online registration is listed under the Emergency Support Services Reception Centre locations below, you can self-register online at ess.gov.bc.ca. If you require assistance with self-registration you can ask for help by calling the Emergency Support Services Info Line: 1-800-585-9559
Step 2: Proceed to the nearest Reception Centre (listed below) to complete the ESS registration. You will also be asked to complete a needs assessment to determine what short-term supports you require (e.g. food, lodging, clothing and incidentals).
Tip: After you register, you may receive calls from unlisted numbers regarding your evacuee registration. Make sure your voicemail box is not full so ESS volunteers can leave a message.
Emergency Support Services Reception Centres
Emergency Support Services (ESS) reception centres are available for evacuated residents who are without access to other sources of support. In many cases, home or tenant insurance actually provides greater support than what is available through ESS, so be sure to speak with your insurance representative to see what’s available to you.
If you have been evacuated and are in need of assistance, please proceed to the reception centre listed on your Evacuation Order or contact the TNRD. Learn more about the Emergency Support Services program by clicking here.
For more info on how to find reception centres, you may also call the provincial ESS line at 1-800-585-9559.
Wellness Support for Evacuees
A 24/7 call-in line is available to provide psychosocial and wellness support to evacuees over the phone. This is a free service for those evacuees who might find it helpful to speak with someone.
Phone: 1-888-686-3022
Family Reunification
If you know of a person who may have been in Lytton on June 30, 2021 and who cannot be accounted for, please call or attend any RCMP Detachment to report that person missing.
If you have health concerns due to smoky air, extreme heat and the stress of being evacuated or on alert, dial 811 to contact HealthLink BC: Wildfires and Your Health
Register with Red Cross if you have been evacuated to ensure that you and your family are accounted for, and can be contacted while away from home: Red Cross Registration and Information
British Columbians wanting to make a financial donation to help those impacted by the B.C. fires can do so:
The Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team (ALERT) is dedicated to animal welfare through the preparation for and the actual rescue and shelter of domestic animals and livestock in a disaster: Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team (ALERT)
The Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team (CDART) is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to animal welfare in times of a disaster or emergency, by providing sheltering, fostering or rescue of domesticated animals: Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team (CDART)
The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has opened a resiliency centre in Kamloops to support wildfire evacuees. The centre is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and is located at #3-700 Tranquille Road at Northills Mall.
The resiliency centre will provide resources for evacuees, including insurance advice from the Insurance Bureau of Canada and insurance providers. The centre houses and coordinates with a variety of non-governmental agencies (NGOs) and provides information services for evacuees from organizations such as Samaritan’s Purse, Team Rubicon, First Nations Health Authority and Interior Health. Service Canada and Service BC will also be located at the centre.
A mobile resiliency team will also be deployed that will travel to locations in the province where evacuees are concentrated.
For more information, contact the Resiliency Centre at 250-312-5667 or email tnrdrecovery@tnrd.ca
On this page, you will find response and recovery information in relation to wildfires that are within TNRD boundaries that are impacting addressed properties.
Wildfire Updates
Regular updates from the BC Wildfire Service are available on the Wildfires of Note webpage. Information on all TNRD Evacuation Orders and Alerts can be found under Related Links.
Nohomin Creek and Maria Creek Wildfires
The BC Wildfire Service has created a regular newsletter to provide updates on the Nohomin Creek and Maria Creek wildfires.
View August 3, 2022 Newsletter
Emergency Support Services (ESS) reception centres are available for residents who have been evacuated. In many cases, home or tenant insurance actually provides greater support than what is available through ESS. Be sure to speak with your insurance representative to see what’s available to you.
According to the Province of BC, ESS services can include primary services such as temporary lodging, food, clothing and incidentals (such as toiletries), or specialized services such as emotional support, health services (such as first aid), pet care and transportation. Learn more by visiting the Emergency Support Service program webpage.
If you have been evacuated and are in need of assistance, you can self-register for ESS using the Evacuee Registration and Assistance tool.
For updated hours of ESS reception centres during an active evacuation order, please contact the TNRD Emergency Operations Centre at 250-377-7188, or emergency@tnrd.ca.
Wildfire Resources
TNRD Emergency Services: Find the status of Evacuation Orders and Alerts, the interactive Emergency Map, and recordings of Public Information Meetings from the Emergency Operations Centre
The TNRD has engaged on behalf of Vavenby residents effected by ongoing groundwater flooding issues. A public meeting took place on September 22, 2020 to provide residents with more information about what is causing the issues, and what may be done going forward.
The hydrological report commissioned by TNRD, and the presentation delivered to residents on September 22, are available below. The TNRD will continue working with provincial agencies to understand drainage dynamics in the area that may be contributing to the flooding issues.
TNRD residents and businesses can now get re-loadable Eco-Cards for use at TNRD solid waste facilities. Eco-Cards can be loaded with funds at home or on the go using our new customer portal website. These new Eco-Cards are replacing the $10, $20 and $50 punch eco-card system currently in place.
There are 3 ways to set up your new re-loadable Eco-Card:
Visit local Eco-Depot or Transfer Station. The site attendant can register you and give you your new re-loadable Eco-Card, which will be ready to use right away.
Register online here, by filling out the Registration Form. Please allow 1-2 weeks to receive your card if registering online.
Call the TNRD at 250 377-2596, and we can register you over the phone. Please allow 1-2 weeks to receive your card if registering by phone.
New accounts come with a one-time $10 welcome credit from the TNRD.
Loads funds onto your Eco Card by visiting the TNRD Civic Building 4th Floor office. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (excluding statutory holidays).
You can pay using cash, debit or cheque.
TNRD Civic Building 300-465 Victoria St. Kamloops, B.C.
You can pay your TNRD invoices using Electronic Fund Transfer (E-Transfer) through the following financial institutions:
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Set your account number using the number found on the back side of your Eco-Card. Note: Your bank may require a minimum amount of digits for a Payee account number; if your Eco-Card number is too short, please add the number 0 to your Payee account number. (e.g. 000123 instead of 123).
IMPORTANT: If paying by online banking, please send payment at least 3-4 business days prior to the due date of payment. This will ensure your E-Transfer is received by the TNRD before the due date. Please contact your bank if you have a concern regarding their payment processing deadline.
The customer portal accepts Visa, MasterCard, debit cards with a Visa or MasterCard symbol on them, or pre-paid Visa/MasterCard credit cards (this is a great option for those who do not have a credit card or only wish to pay cash at a local store).
Yes, through the customer portal you can store your payment card information on file and set automatic top-ups of your choice. Receipts will be emailed to you with the transaction details.
In person at TNRD Main Office with cash, debit or cheque.
Online banking: Add “Thompson-Nicola Regional District – Invoicing” as a payee and use your re-loadable eco-card number as the account number
For CIBC banking customers please use “Thompson–Nicola Regional District – Utilities” as payee. The account number needs to be a 13-digit number, add zeroes at the beginning of the Eco-Card number.
Cheque or money order(include your name and Eco-Card number) mailed to: Thompson-Nicola Regional District, #300-465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2A9
Yes. This is important for security purposes and preventing unauthorized charges. You will be asked to confirm your name and address after giving the site attendant your Eco-Card number (on the back of the card).
Call the TNRD at (250) 377-2596, email ecoinfo@tnrd.ca or visit your local Eco-Depot or participating transfer station for assistance. Your lost or stolen card will be deactivated and replaced with a new one.
Large volume users (over $50 worth of charges per month) of the TNRD disposal facilities can register for an account. Accounts allow one or multiple users to dispose of refuse and are billed monthly to to the account holder. Commercial accounts are now through the Eco-Card system.
Eco-Cards allow an account holder to have multiple cards (i.e. for each driver or vehicle within a company) but still bill on a single invoice. The new Eco-Card system also allows users real-time access to transaction history, invoices, and payment options. Visit app.tnrd.ca to check your balance and make payment.
Questions? Contact 250-377-2596 or ecoinfo@tnrd.ca
Commercial loads with construction, demolition, or renovation material must meet safety standards for Asbestos. Find out more HERE.
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas tree, did you know you can recycle thee
Real trees can be brought to any TNRD Eco-Depot or Transfer Station throughout the month of January. Please remove any decorations and lights so these trees can be recycled properly. Find your nearest TNRD Eco-Depot or Transfer Station location.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly. Leave the tinsel and garland that be jolly, fa la la la la la la
Plastic-based decorations like tinsel and garland are not recyclable and fill up landfills after the holidays. This year, try to incorporate natural decorations such as evergreen wreaths and garland. These decorations can be composted when the season is over. To find out how to start your backyard composter check out the Compost Council of Canada.
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… More packages than can fit under this tree
All that online shopping comes with more packaging than you may know what to do with. Bubble wrap? Mailer envelopes? To find out where to recycle hundreds of packaging types check out the What Goes Where search. Want to search even faster? Download the App
The Recycle BC program can accept most packaging types. With proper sorting most items can be brought to your local Eco-Depot or Transfer Station and diverted from landfill.
More Waste Reduction Tips
Don't Forget About the Wrapping: Wrapping paper is a big source of waste during the holiday season; wrapping papers made out of plastic, foil or mylar cannot be recycled. Consider using 100% paper wrapping instead, which can be recycled at any TNRD Eco-Depot or Transfer Station, or placed in curbside recycling bins.
Waste-Free Entertaining: If you're hosting over the holiday season, one way to reduce the amount of waste you create is to use the cutlery in drawers and the dishes in your cupboards. Plastic cutlery and disposable plates are convenient, but they are not recyclable and end up at the landfill. Doing that extra load of dishes will help you reduce waste during the holidays.
Give Experiences: Many well-intended gifts given around the holidays eventually will end up in the landfill. Consider giving experiences instead of things as a way to reduce waste during the holidays, whether that's gifting someone a night away or tickets to their favourite show or sporting event.
"Our country and world need change. My sincere hope is that we start making positive changes for the planet. All these gifts, packages, and decoration will fill up our landfills over the next few months. With a bit of time and consideration folks can focus on reducing waste and buying sustainably."
Andrew Roebbelen - Waste Reduction Coordinator TNRD
Holiday Hours
All TNRD Eco-Depots and Transfer Station are closed Christmas Day (December 25), Boxing Day (December 26), and New Years Day (January 1).
To find your local site's regular hours, click here.
Sun Peaks Transfer Station is open everyday in the winter including holidays for local use.
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The TNRD has partnered with invasive plant specialists to provide FREE private land consults to eligible program participants*. Experts will visit your property and provide specialized advice on weed management strategies.
*TNRD residents, and residents of the following municipalities are eligible for this program: City of Merritt, District of Clearwater, District of Logan Lake, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Village of Clinton.
How To Apply
To book a private land consultation, contact Purity Feed.
Biological control uses parasites, predators and pathogens to reduce another organism’s density to a level lower. Biological control is part of an integrated pest management approach. The TNRD provides biological control agents FREE of charge to eligible program participants*.
Biological control is suitable for invasive plant infestations where other management strategies are neither cost-effective nor environmentally desirable. A good example of such an area are large knapweed infestations in open grasslands or adjacent to water bodies where herbicide application is not allowed.
Biological control agents (insects) weaken the target plant's seed production and overall plan integrity by feeding on the seed heads, and other parts of the plant, such as their root systems. Biological control will not typically get rid of your weeds all together, and its results are usually seen over numerous years. It is a long-term control strategy.
Agents are available in the TNRD for the following invasive plant species:
Spotted knapweed
Diffuse knapweed
Dalmatian toadflax
Leafy spurge
St. John's Wort
Select thistle species
Insects will be made available upon available resources, on a first come first serve basis and will be delivered based on the timing of the insects emergence throughout the summer months.
* TNRD residents and residents of the following municipalities are eligible for this program: City of Merritt, District of Clearwater, District of Logan Lake, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Village of Clinton.
How to Apply
Contact the TNRD to request biological control insects:
New invaders are invasive plants that have limited populations within the TNRD, or are threatening TNRD borders. These plants are a top priority for treatment and monitoring. The goal is to eradicate New Invaders before they spread further. The TNRD will cover UP TO 100% of the cost of invasive plant control by a licensed contractor using herbicide, for select "New Invader" plant species.
*TNRD residents, and residents of the following municipalities, are eligible for this program: City of Merritt, District of Clearwater, District of Logan Lake, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Village of Clinton.
Make arrangements with a TNRD Noxious Weed Control Contractor from the TNRD's Certified Contractor List and request a quote from the Contractor to treat the New Invader in question.
The TNRD will rebate landowners up to 50% of the cost to control select invasive plants by a licensed contractor using herbicide on their private land. Rebate limits are as follows:
160 acres (65 Ha) OR LESS qualify for a maximum rebate of $1,500
OVER 160 acres (65 Ha) qualify for a maximum rebate of $3,000
*TNRD residents, and residents of the following municipalities are eligible for this program: City of Merritt, District of Clearwater, District of Logan Lake, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Village of Clinton.
The TNRD has a variety of sprayers, and seed and fertilizer spreaders, available to assist with invasive plant control on private land. This equipment is available for loan–out, for FREE, to eligible program participants*. The sprayer fleet includes a variety of equipment including back pack sprayers, and ATV, truck and tractor mounted sprayers:
4 x ATV sprayers
1x UTV sprayer
4x truck sprayers
2 x Truck Mount Sprayers
3x seeders
1x fertilizer spreader
*TNRD residents, and residents of the following municipalities are eligible for this program: City of Merritt, District of Clearwater, District of Logan Lake Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Village of Clinton.
How to Apply
To book equipment or to arrange for pick-up/drop-off of equipment, contact Purity Feed.
Boil Water Notice
Tuesday,
September 13, 2022, 10:02 am: The TNRD is reminding all water users that a Boil Water Notice is still in effect for the Black Pines Community Water System due to high turbidity in the river. This notice is in addition to the Water Quality Advisory issued for elevated manganese levels.
It is imperative that water be boiled or disinfected until further notice. You may also choose to use an approved alternative water source. Water intended for drinking, washing fruits or vegetables, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth must be boiled for one (1) minute.
Manganese (Mn) is an element found in air, food, soil and drinking water. While a small amount of Manganese is essential for human health, new Health Canada research has shown drinking water with too much Manganese can be a risk to health for infants and young children.
Due to this new information, Interior Health recommends people use another source of water, such as bottled water, for preparing baby formula for infants and food or drinks for young children.
Boiling the water will not lower the manganese level.
Showering and bathing with this water is safe.
It is also important to note that the water should not be provided to infants or used to make up formula. An alternative source is recommended due to the elevated manganese levels.
Should someone other than the property owner occupy the residence (such as a tenant), please provide this information to them.
If you have any questions, please contact the TNRD Utility Department at (250) 377-8673.
Water Quality Reports and Data Summaries
Bacteriological Water Data
Interior Health facilitates the sampling, transporting, and laboratory analysis for small water systems. Bacteriological and chemical sample results are stored in the Interior Health database. You can search the database below or visit Interior Health's website.
The system was constructed in 1975, with upgrades in 2001 and 2010
Customers
40 (approximately)
Water Source
The Black Pines water system derives source water from the North Thompson River
Treatment Process
Disinfected with sodium hypochlorite
Annual Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions are in place for all TNRD water systems from May 1 to September 15. Watering is prohibited between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. Even numbered houses can water on even days and odd numbered houses can water on odd days. To learn more and find helpful tips for water conservation, visit our Watering Restrictions webpage.
Waterworks Newsletter
Below, view the latest bi-annual Waterworks newsletter, which is mailed to TNRD Community Water System customers.
Interior Health facilitates the sampling, transporting, and laboratory analysis for small water systems. Bacteriological and chemical sample results are stored in the Interior Health database. You can search the database below or visit Interior Health's website.
The system was constructed in 1966, and upgraded in 1994 and 2010
Customers
177 (approximately)
Water Source
The Blue River water system derives source water from two wells adjacent to Blue River
Treatment Process
Disinfection with sodium hypochlorite
Annual Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions are in place for all TNRD water systems from May 1 to September 15. Watering is prohibited between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. Even numbered houses can water on even days and odd numbered houses can water on odd days. To learn more and find helpful tips for water conservation, visit our Watering Restrictions webpage.
Waterworks Newsletter
Below, view the latest bi-annual Waterworks newsletter, which is mailed to TNRD Community Water System customers.
Water Quality Advisory
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 9:53 am: The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is reminding residents that a Water Quality Advisory remains in place for the Del Oro Community Water System. This is due to turbidity greater than 1 NTU but less than 5 NTU.
Even though the risk is considered low, persons with compromised immune systems should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, food preparation or dental hygiene as a precautionary measure. Young children, pregnant women, elderly and people suffering from a serious illness are considered immune compromised.
The acceptable boiling or disinfection method is as follows:
1) Bring water to a rapid boil for at least one (1) minute.
Should someone other than the property owner occupy the residence (such as a tenant), please provide this information to them. For specific questions, please contact the TNRD toll free at 1-877- 377-8673. Click here to learn more about turbidity.
Water Quality Reports and Data Summaries
Bacteriological Water Data
Interior Health facilitates the sampling, transporting, and laboratory analysis for small water systems. Bacteriological and chemical sample results are stored in the Interior Health database. You can search the database below or visit Interior Health's website.
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The majority of the system was developed in 1972, but the utility has received some capital upgrading for treatment improvements in 2004
and intake improvements in 2014
Customers
45 (approximately)
Water Source
The Del Oro water system derives source water from the South Thompson River
Treatment Process
Disinfection with sodium hypochlorite
Annual Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions are in place for all TNRD water systems from May 1 to September 15. Watering is prohibited between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. Even numbered houses can water on even days and odd numbered houses can water on odd days. To learn more and find helpful tips for water conservation, visit our Watering Restrictions webpage.
Waterworks Newsletter
Below, view the latest bi-annual Waterworks newsletter, which is mailed to TNRD Community Water System customers.
Interior Health facilitates the sampling, transporting, and laboratory analysis for small water systems. Bacteriological and chemical sample results are stored in the Interior Health database. You can search the database below or visit Interior Health's website.
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The Evergreen Estates water system obtains its water from a shallow well near the North Thompson River
Treatment Process
Disinfection by sodium hypochlorite
Annual Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions are in place for all TNRD water systems from May 1 to September 15. Watering is prohibited between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. Even numbered houses can water on even days and odd numbered houses can water on odd days. To learn more and find helpful tips for water conservation, visit our Watering Restrictions webpage.
Waterworks Newsletter
Below, view the latest bi-annual Waterworks newsletter, which is mailed to TNRD Community Water System customers.
Boil Water Notice
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 9:30 am: The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is reminding residents that a Boil Water Notice remains in effect for the Loon Lake Community Water System. This is due to elevated turbidity and subsequent detection of total coliforms in treated water. In addition, the Water Quality Advisory issued due to elevated Manganese levels remains in effect.
It is imperative that water be boiled or disinfected until further notice. You may also choose to use an approved alternative water source. Water intended for drinking, washing fruits or vegetables, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth must be brought to a rolling boil for at least one (1) minute.
Please keep in mind that boiling water will not lower the manganese levels and this water should not be used for preparing baby formula for infants and food or drinks for young children. Showering and bathing with this water is safe.
Should someone other than the property owner occupy the residence, such as a tenant, please provide this information to them. For specific questions, please contact the TNRD toll free at 1-877-377-8673.
Water Quality Reports and Data Summaries
Bacteriological Water Data
Interior Health facilitates the sampling, transporting, and laboratory analysis for small water systems. Bacteriological and chemical sample results are stored in the Interior Health database. You can search the database below or visit Interior Health's website.
The system was constructed in 1974 and Upgraded in 2002.
Customers
50 (approximately)
Water Source
The Loon Lake subdivision obtains water from a shallow well located adjacent to Loon Lake.
Treatment Process
Disinfection with sodium hypochlorite
Annual Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions are in place for all TNRD water systems from May 1 to September 15. Watering is prohibited between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. Even numbered houses can water on even days and odd numbered houses can water on odd days. To learn more and find helpful tips for water conservation, visit our Watering Restrictions webpage.
Waterworks Newsletter
Below, view the latest bi-annual Waterworks newsletter, which is mailed to TNRD Community Water System customers.
Interior Health facilitates the sampling, transporting, and laboratory analysis for small water systems. Bacteriological and chemical sample results are stored in the Interior Health database. You can search the database below or visit Interior Health's website.
The system was constructed in 1998 as a private local area system. The system was taken over at the request of the residents in 2005, and was upgraded in 2010.
Customers
17 (approximately)
Water Source
The Maple Mission water system derives source water from a deep well
Treatment Process
Disinfection by sodium hypochlorite
Annual Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions are in place for all TNRD water systems from May 1 to September 15. Watering is prohibited between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. Even numbered houses can water on even days and odd numbered houses can water on odd days. To learn more and find helpful tips for water conservation, visit our Watering Restrictions webpage.
Waterworks Newsletter
Below, view the latest bi-annual Waterworks newsletter, which is mailed to TNRD Community Water System customers.
Interior Health facilitates the sampling, transporting, and laboratory analysis for small water systems. Bacteriological and chemical sample results are stored in the Interior Health database. You can search the database below or visit Interior Health's website.
The system was constructed in 1972 and upgraded in 2010
Customers
169 (approximately)
Water Source
The Pritchard water system obtains its water from a river intake in the South Thompson River
Treatment Process
Disinfection with sodium hypochlorite
Annual Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions are in place for all TNRD water systems from May 1 to September 15. Watering is prohibited between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. Even numbered houses can water on even days and odd numbered houses can water on odd days. To learn more and find helpful tips for water conservation, visit our Watering Restrictions webpage.
Waterworks Newsletter
Below, view the latest bi-annual Waterworks newsletter, which is mailed to TNRD Community Water System customers.
Interior Health facilitates the sampling, transporting, and laboratory analysis for small water systems. Bacteriological and chemical sample results are stored in the Interior Health database. You can search the database below or visit Interior Health's website.
The system was constructed in 1977 and upgraded in 1996, 2010 and 2018
Customers
300 (approximately)
Water Source
The Savona water system obtains its water from a river intake in Kamloops Lake
Treatment Process
Disinfection with sodium hypochlorite
Annual Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions are in place for all TNRD water systems from May 1 to September 15. Watering is prohibited between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. Even numbered houses can water on even days and odd numbered houses can water on odd days. To learn more and find helpful tips for water conservation, visit our Watering Restrictions webpage.
Waterworks Newsletter
Below, view the latest bi-annual Waterworks newsletter, which is mailed to TNRD Community Water System customers.
Interior Health facilitates the sampling, transporting, and laboratory analysis for small water systems. Bacteriological and chemical sample results are stored in the Interior Health database. You can search the database below or visit Interior Health's website.
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The system was constructed in the 1950s-60s. The water distribution was upgraded in 2012 and 2016, constructed predominantly in PVC.
Customers
135 approximately (combined Cook’s Ferry Indian Band and TNRD customers)
Water Source
The Spences Bridge Water system obtains its water from a set of three wells on Cooks
Ferry Indian Band land
Treatment Process
Disinfection by sodium hypochlorite
Annual Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions are in place for all TNRD water systems from May 1 to September 15. Watering is prohibited between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. Even numbered houses can water on even days and odd numbered houses can water on odd days. To learn more and find helpful tips for water conservation, visit our Watering Restrictions webpage.
Waterworks Newsletter
Below, view the latest bi-annual Waterworks newsletter, which is mailed to TNRD Community Water System customers.
Interior Health facilitates the sampling, transporting, and laboratory analysis for small water systems. Bacteriological and chemical sample results are stored in the Interior Health database. You can search the database below or visit Interior Health's website.
The Vavenby system was largely built in the early 1970’s and upgraded in 2005
Customers
114 (approximately)
Water Source
The Vavenby water system obtains its water from a river intake on the North Thompson River
Treatment Process
Disinfection with sodium hypochlorite
Annual Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions are in place for all TNRD water systems from May 1 to September 15. Watering is prohibited between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. Even numbered houses can water on even days and odd numbered houses can water on odd days. To learn more and find helpful tips for water conservation, visit our Watering Restrictions webpage.
Waterworks Newsletter
Below, view the latest bi-annual Waterworks newsletter, which is mailed to TNRD Community Water System customers.
Boil Water Notice
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 2:00 pm: The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is reminding customers that the Walhachin Community Water System remains on a Boil Water Notice, due to elevated turbidity levels. The system is currently operating on Jimmies Creek while we wait for replacement parts for both the intake and filtration systems. We thank you for your patience as we work to restore service.
It is imperative that water be boiled or disinfected until further notice. You may also choose to use an approved alternative water source. Water intended for drinking, washing fruits or vegetables, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth must be boiled for one minute.
The acceptable boiling or disinfection method is as follows: 1) Bring water to a rapid boil for at least one (1) minute.
Should someone other than the property owner occupy the residence (such as a tenant), please provide this information to them. For specific questions, please contact the TNRD toll free at 1-877- 377-8673.
Water Advisory Map
Drinking water advisories can be seen on Interior Health's advisory map.
The Walhachin utility was largely constructed in 1979, and has since been upgraded in 2002 and 2012
Customers
35 (approximately)
Water Source
Walhachin obtains its water from a surface water intake on Thompson River
Treatment Process
Filtration and disinfection with sodium hypochlorite
Annual Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions are in place for all TNRD water systems from May 1 to September 15. Watering is prohibited between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. Even numbered houses can water on even days and odd numbered houses can water on odd days. To learn more and find helpful tips for water conservation, visit our Watering Restrictions webpage.
Waterworks Newsletter
Below, view the latest bi-annual Waterworks newsletter, which is mailed to TNRD Community Water System customers.
Walhachin is a small residential community located along the TransCanada #1 Highway on the banks of the Thompson River, approximately 65 km west of Kamloops.
A smoke test investigation is an Inflow & Infiltration project that is conducted when system flow monitoring indicates higher sewer flows during periods of rainfall. This testing procedure helps to identify potential sources of inflow or infiltration into the sanitary sewer system.
The purpose of smoke testing is to find potential points of inflow and infiltration in the public portion of the sanitary sewer system that could lead to high flows during storms and snow melt events. Smoke testing can also help locate the following:
Buildings that have downspout, cellar, yard or basement drains, and sump pumps connected to the sanitary sewer system;
Points of groundwater or surface water intrusion into the sewer;
Any cross connections between sanitary sewers and storm drains; and
Defective sewer connections that could allow sewer gases into a building.
During smoke testing, field crews blow air and smoke into the sanitary sewer system in the street and monitor where smoke escapes the system. The smoke under pressure will fill the main line as well as any connections and then follow the path of any leak to the ground surface, quickly revealing the source of the problem. For instance, if smoke permeates up through a yard, it indicates breaks in the sewer line. Only enough force to overcome atmospheric pressure is required and smoke should escape from building roof vents.
Smoke testing is an efficient and cost effective way to locate and identify where unauthorized water is entering the public portion of the sewer system. The smoke is harmless and will disappear after only a few minutes. The testing is also a cost‐effective way to find areas of the sewer system that need improvement. Smoke testing will also help identify plumbing leaks in buildings, which is important because sewer gases can cause health problems for building occupants.
No. The “smoke” is not true smoke, but rather a mist containing a large percentage of atmospheric moisture that is highly visible at low concentrations. It will not harm your health or leave a stain and will disappear rapidly without leaving an odor. Since any vapor can be an irritant, direct contact with the “smoke” may cause minor respiratory irritation in some people. Individuals with respiratory problems such as chronic asthma, emphysema or other respiratory conditions should avoid direct exposure to the smoke. If the smoke enters your home, it may make you cough, but the smoke is:
Non-toxic
Non-staining and odorless
Harmless to humans, pets, plants, food and material goods
No, provided that your plumbing is installed and functioning properly, and provided “traps” are filled with water. Drains that are used frequently should be okay. If you are not sure, simply run water down the drain for a minute to ensure that the trap is not dry. It is important to locate dry traps as they could allow sewer gases to enter the home. Dry traps are most commonly found in basement floor drains that are used only during rare flood events or in unused fixtures. Please thoroughly check your home.
If smoke enters your home during the test, it may indicate there are deficiencies in the plumbing that may allow potentially dangerous sewer gas to enter.
Since plumbing fixtures in your home are connected to the sanitary sewer system, there is the potential for the smoke to enter if the drains are not connected properly. This happens particularly under the following circumstances:
The vents connected to your building’s sewer pipes are inadequate, defective or improperly installed;
The traps under sinks, tubs, basins, showers and other drains are dry, defective or improperly installed;
The pipes, connections or seals in the wastewater drain system in and/or under your building are damaged, defective, have plugs missing or are improperly installed.
We recommend evacuating as a precautionary measure in case the smoke is due to a real fire rather than a test, and also since smoke in your house from this test indicates other sewer gases may also be entering the building.
The “gooseneck” section of your drain pipe is the “trap.” The trap allows water to fill that section of the pipe completely. Since vapor and gas cannot travel through water unless under pressure, this effectively “traps” the gas in the sewer portion of the pipe. The vent on your system—the portion of pipe protruding from the roof of the building—prevents the gas from becoming pressurized and allows it to escape outside the structure. These two systems function together to keep potentially harmful sewer gases from entering your structure. If there is no water in the trap, the trap is not functioning properly. We recommend pouring water into building drains and fixtures prior to testing.
If smoke is seen within a house or structure, our crews will attempt to notify the homeowners of these potential defects. Owners will be responsible for repairs to private property plumbing.
While crews might be in your area for a few hours, each actual smoke test setup takes approximately 15-30 minutes to complete. Most houses will only be within the testing area for one or two tests.
When you receive notice that smoke testing will take place, you should: Check to see that all drain traps under basins, washing facilities and floor drains contain water; simply flush toilets and run or pour water into all drains, including unused fixtures and floor drains.
The purpose of the smoke test is to identify sources of unauthorized water entering the public portion of the sewer system. While it is also beneficial to note deficient plumbing connections on private property, this is not the main intent of the smoke test. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to maintain private plumbing connections.
This testing cannot be conducted during rainy periods or very windy conditions, so it can sometimes be delayed. Also, other activities in the project may take less time than anticipated, so it can sometimes be sooner than expected. The schedule may also shift if more or fewer defects than expected are located and need to be documented.
Yes, smoke alarms may be activated during smoke testing. If possible, open windows and/or doors for ventilation. If you have any doubts about the origin of the smoke, please call 911.
Smoke may be seen coming from roof vents, building foundations, manhole covers or yard cleanouts. Smoke coming from roof vents on the roof of homes is a normal occurrence and indicates to the crews that smoke has filled all sewers.
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Utility Services Department 250-377-8673 1-877-377-8673
