Saturday, March 21, 2026
☀️ 11.8°C, Mainly Clear · High 13°C / Low 4°C · ☀️ 7:02 AM–7:16 PM · AQHI 1 (Low) · Environment Canada
📰 News
Grass fire sparked in Sagebrush Friday night — knocked down in 30 minutes. The fire broke out near 13th Ave and Pleasant St around 7pm, burning uphill toward Hwy 1. Kamloops Fire Rescue had it out by 7:30pm. (Castanet)
Dump fees are going up April 1. TNRD approved the first garbage bag fee increase since 2009 — from $1 to $2 per bag. Concrete jumps from $30 to $50 per tonne. Everything else gets a 5% bump. Recyclables still free. (Castanet)
Matt Dunstone heads to the World Curling Championship with Kamloops behind him. The curling club threw him a send-off Thursday night. He skips for Team Canada starting March 27 in Ogden, Utah. (CFJC Today)
⏰ Last Chance
Foxy Fest auction closes tonight at 9pm. Proceeds support the Interior Women's Centre. BC Wildlife Park passes, Sun Peaks lift tickets, restaurant gift cards. (Castanet)
🛣️ Roads & Weather
First day of spring: 13°C with a chance of showers. Sunday settles down — mix of sun and cloud, 11°C. AQHI 1 (Low). Sunrise 7:02 AM · Sunset 7:16 PM.
(DriveBC)