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
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.
Eligible projects include investments in infrastructure for its construction, renewal, or material enhancement in each of the following project categories:
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 Agate Bay Boat Launch is located at Squam Bay along the shores of Adams Lake in Electoral Area "O" (Lower North Thompson).
Location: 5135 Agate Bay Road, Agate Bay, 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: Boat launch, picnic table, outhouse
Directions: From the Yellowhead Highway, turn onto Agate Bay Road at the Louis Creek Industrial Park (south of Barriere). Follow Agate Bay Road for about 30 minutes towards Agate Bay. At the stop sign, continue straight onto the gravel road, and the boat launch is straight ahead.
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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
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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.
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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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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 situated approximately 500 metres from the end of the access road, with additional disabled parking adjacent to the viewing platform.
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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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TNRD Community Services Tel.: 1-877-377-8673 Email: csadmin@tnrd.ca
The TNRD uses Voyent Alert! as its provider for emergency alert notifications. This service is free for residents, easy to use, and anonymous. Having an emergency alert system in place ensures residents have access to trusted, timely and accurate information when their property is impacted. In order to receive notices, residents must register for the service.
TNRD Usage
The TNRD uses Voyent Alert! for notices listed below, and for other general communications as necessary.
Emergency Operations Centre communications, including issuance of evacuation alerts and evacuation orders, and downgrading or rescindment of these notices
Issuance of Water Quality Advisories or Boil Water Notices, and downgrading or rescindment of these notices
Service Interruptions or Outages due to planned maintenance or repairs
Important: The TNRD does not have jurisdiction to issue emergency alert notifications for areas that are within municipalities or First Nations. To receive emergency alert notices for locations that are outside of the 10 TNRD Electoral Areas, please contact the local community to find out whether they provide this service.
Notice: March 2022 Account Migration
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.
About Voyent Alert!
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.
Communications Your Way: Receive alerts over a wide variety of communication channels including mobile apps, text/SMS alerting, email or voice calling You can register for all or one of them.
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.
Registration Tutorial
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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 good news 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.
The FireSmart BC Home Ignition Zone poster recommends creating a non-combustible zone around your home and any attachments (such as decks) and identifies three zones to reduce the risk of fire.
Immediate Zone (0 m to 1.5 m): The Immediate Zone is a non-combustible area that starts at the house and extends to a 1.5 metre perimeter around the home and attached structures, including decks. Choose non-combustible building materials and vegetation.
Intermediate Zone (1.5 m to 10 m): This area should be fire-resistant and free of combustible materials that could easily ignite.
Extended Zone (10 m to 30 m): In this area, thin and prune evergreen trees to reduce fire hazards. Regularly clean up accumulations of fallen branches, dry grass and needles from the ground to eliminate potential surface fuels.
For information and resources on wildfire prevention, click here.
Farm/ Ranch Wildfire Preparedness
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
FireSmart Community Assessment Reports were completed for 24 communities within the TNRD in 2019. The following reports are intended to be a resource for residents for creating a FireSmart Community Plan. A FireSmart Community Plan developed from this information should be implemented in a collaborative manner, and updated and modified as needed.
Each FireSmart Community Assessment Report provides a site description and assesses fuel types, topography, nearby combustibles and other data that could contribute to severity of interface wildfires. Further, each report provides recommendations for FireSmart practices and wildfire mitigation in their community.
Flooding is a common, naturally-occurring event in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Although flooding 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. On this page, learn how you can take important steps to prepare your property for flooding, and what you should do during and after a flood.
The BC River Forecast Centre is the agency which will issue a High Streamflow Advisory, Flood Watch, or Flood Warning when needed. To find what these notices mean, and to find any active notices in B.C., click here.
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, shovels, and time to prepare properly. Note: Make sure you tie the ends of plastic bags shut to prevent the sand and bags from washing away.
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.
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Before a Wildfire
Prevention
Approximately 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
Register to Voyent Alert! to receive emergency notifications for properties within TNRD Electoral Areas
BC Wildfire Service: Current wildfire activity, wildfires of note, fire danger ratings, fire bans and restrictions and more
Emergency Info BC: Verified information on partial or full-scale emergency events, and on response and recovery resources
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. Additionally, in areas that have been severely burned by wildfires, the risk of landslides and debris flow may exist for two years or more.
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.
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.
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.
Follow official local government channels for emergency information, as well as trusted local news sources.
Watch for flooding, which may occur after a landslide or debris flow.
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
Register to Voyent Alert! to receive emergency notifications for properties within TNRD Electoral Areas
Emergency Info BC: Verified information on partial or full-scale emergency events, and on response and recovery resources
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.
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 Newsletter
The BC Wildfire Service created a regular newsletter during the summer of 2022 to provide updates on the Nohomin Creek and Maria Creek wildfires.
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.
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.
Water Conservation Notice Ended
Friday, June 2, 2023, 3:19 pm: The TNRD is removing the mandatory water conservation notice effective immediately. Utility staff were able to get the main pump running and the system has fully recovered. We thank you for your patience during this time.
We would also like to remind all residents that watering restrictions are in effect. For more information, click here.
For specific questions, please call the TNRD at 250-377-6284. Thank you for your cooperation.
Boil Water Notice
April 3, 2023, 11:31 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.
Boil Water Notice
May 5, 2023, 3:18 pm: Effective immediately, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District is issuing a Boil Water Notice for the Del Oro Community Water System. This is due to increasing turbidity in the South Thompson River.
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.
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
Monday, May 1, 2023, 8:45 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. In addition, the Water Quality Advisory due to elevated Manganese levels also 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.
Water Quality Advisory
May 5, 2023, 3:36 pm: Effective immediately, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District is issuing a Water Quality Advisory for the Pritchard Community Water System. This is due to turbidity exceeding 1 NTU for 24 hours.
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- 377-6284. 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.
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.
Boil Water Notice
May 12, 2023, 10:47 am: Effective immediately, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District is issuing a Boil Water Notice for the Savona Community Water System. This is due to elevated turbidity levels exceeding 5 NTU for the past 24 hours.
It is imperative that water be boiled or disinfected until further notice. You may also choose to use an approved alternate 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 to 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- 377-6284. 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.
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.
Boil Water Notice
April 14, 2023, 3:50 pm: Effective immediately, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District is issuing a Boil Water Notice for the Vavenby Community Water System. This is due to turbidity exceeding 5 NTU over the last 24 hours.
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. 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.
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
Monday, May 1, 2023, 8:39 am: The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is reminding customers that the Walhachin Community Water System remains on a Boil Water Notice. This is due to elevated turbidity levels. The system is currently experiencing high turbidity events due to the recent hot weather and associated run off.
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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Contact
Utility Services Department 250-377-8673 1-877-377-8673
Nuisance Mosquito Reduction is conducted in a portion of Electoral Area “A” and in Electoral Areas “J”, “L”, “M”, “N” (except the area around the Coquihalla Recreation Area), “O” and “P”. The program also covers the municipalities of Clearwater, Barriere, Sun Peaks, Kamloops, Chase and Logan Lake.
Surveillance
Mosquito surveillance begins each year in early-March.
