Learn about the Community Services that the TNRD offers.

Flood Incidents

General Flooding Information
Resiliency Centres to Remain Open - May 19, 2017
Public Safety Announcement - Motorized Boating - May 19, 2017

Specific Information - Area "M", including:
Lower Nicola; Mill Creek; Upper Nicola
Specific Information - Area "N", including:
Canford
Specific Information - Area "J", including:
Back Valley Road Area; Cherry Creek

Providing leadership, expertise and support to a variety of functions within the Regional District.

The Community Services Department provides leadership, expertise and support to a variety of functions within the Regional District. Those Community Services include but are not limited to cemeteries, community and regional parks, community halls, fire protection, 9-1-1, recreation, train-whistle cessation, and transit. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District provides services to the 10 electoral areas, and additional services in co-operation with its member municipalities and First Nations groups.

The following is a list of where these services are provided:

Cemeteries

Avola
Blue River
Little Fort

For more information about the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act and the Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act, go to Consumer Protection BC

Community Halls

Avola Schoolhouse
Litttle Fort Community Hall
Vavenby Community Hall

Community Parks

Electoral Area	Property Name	Community	Use	Amenity 1	Amenity 2
O	Barriere Forks Reg Park	Barriere	Day	Cross-country ski trails
A	Birch Island Park	Birch Island	Day	Picnic shelter	Playground
B	Blue River Community Park	Blue River	Day	Fenced playground	Gazebo/ Picnic tables
B	Diamond-Brazier Park	Avola	Day	Fenced playground
A	Ferry Road Park	Clearwater	Day	Picnic tables	Boat launch
B	Herb Bilton Way Park	Blue River	Day	Cross-country ski trails	Walking trails
P	Keekwillie Park	Del Oro	Day	Grassed area
O	Little Fort Community Hall	Little Fort	Day	Community hall	Ball field/ playground
B	Little Hell's Gate Reg Park	Blue River	Day	Viewing platform
M	Smith Pioneer Park	Lower Nicola	Day	Fenced playground	Riding area/ soccer field
A	Vavenby Community Hall	Vavenby	Day	Community hall	Outdoor skating rink
A	Vavenby Riverside Park	Vavenby	Day	Fenced playground	Basketball courts

Dangerous Dog Control

Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country)
Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country)
Electoral Area "M" (Beautiful Nicola Valley - North)
Electoral Area "N" (Beautiful Nicola Valley - South)
Electoral Area "O" (Lower North Thompson)
Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and the Peaks)

Bylaw No. 2531 (Dangerous Dog Control Bylaw)

E911

The TNRD partners with other local governments in providing a E911 service to you.

Please:

Call 9-1-1 if you have an emergency that requires immediate action from the police, ambulance, or fire: if someone's health, safety, or property is in jeopardy or if a crime is in progress.
Know your location at all times.
Don’t program 9-1-1 into any phone.
If you call 9-1-1 accidentally, stay on the line and let us know.
Lock and store your cell phone carefully to prevent accidental 9-1-1 calls.
Do not text or tweet 9-1-1. Dial 9-1-1 in an emergency

Fire Protection (TNRD-managed Fire Departments)

Loan Authorization Reminder for Paul Lake Fire Protection Service (January 2016)
Blackpool Fire Department
Pritchard Fire Department
Vavenby Fire Department
Financial Contributions Provided To a Number of Volunteer
and Municipal Fire Departments

River Buoys South Thompson

Electoral Areas "J", "L", "P"
Kamloops
Chase

Approximate Buoy Locations

* Transit Service

Clearwater Transit (Electoral Areas "A", "B" and "O")
Merritt Transit (Lower Nicola Valley)
* Other Services Are Provided To Other Jurisdictions Through Financial Contributions

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