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Upcoming Engagement - Memo to Council September 12, 2023

11 September 2023

FEATURED ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Build Kamloops Working Groups Call for Volunteers - The Build Kamloops Select Council Committee is looking for volunteers to serve on several working groups, including the Communications Working Group, Concept Development Working Group, and the Program Finance Working Group.
  • Call for Photos - Residents of all skill levels and ages are invited to submit their digital photos for a chance to be featured in the 2024 City Calendar.
    • Details available at Kamloops.ca/Calendar.
    • Deadline for submission is 4:00 pm, September 29, 2023.

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COMMUNITY COLLABORATION ACTIVITIES

  • Kamloops Fire Rescue held a wildfire mitigation presentation at the August 29, 2023, Juniper Ridge Community Association meeting to discuss wildfire behaviour, what to expect from firefighters if a wildfire threatens homes, and strategies homeowners can use to reduce the risk to properties.
  • Transportation Division staff attended the Thompson Rivers University Back-to-School Orientation BBQ on Friday, September 8, 2023, where they provided transit information and educational materials to attendees, answered questions, and collected user feedback.
  • Business Bike Parking Survey: volunteers with the Kamloops Cycling Coalition and Transition Kamloops, with support from the Chamber of Commerce and City of Kamloops, are surveying local businesses on the barriers and benefits of providing bike parking for customers and employees. Insights gained will inform the update of Kamloops’ Active Transportation Plan.