Kamloops, BC – May 24, 2024 – The Loon Lake Firehall rebuild is now complete, and Loon Lake residents are invited to take part in two upcoming events, to talk about next steps and to celebrate this community milestone with the general public.
Details of each event are listed below.
Virtual Community Meeting
When: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 6:30 pm
Where: Online via Zoom (link: tnrd.ca/loonlakemeeting2024)
The TNRD is hosting this meeting to inform residents within the Loon Lake Fire Protection Service Area about the completed Loon Lake Fire Hall project, and to provide an update on the parcel tax requisition for this project and commutation options for residents. TNRD staff will provide a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. Following the meeting, presentation materials will be posted on the TNRD website.
Residents within the Fire Protection Service Area approved borrowing for fire hall construction via referendum on June 23, 2018. Now that the fire hall project is complete, a letter has been sent to owners of 323 properties within this service area, explaining payment options by a one-time, up-front payment by July 5, 2024, or by a 20-year loan beginning in 2025. For more information, visit the TNRD webpage: Loon Lake Firehall Loan Authorization.
Grand Opening and Community Barbecue
When: Saturday, June 8, 2024, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (Ribbon Cutting at Noon)
Where: Loon Lake Fire Hall No. 1 (2501 Loon Lake Rd)
Come and meet with the Loon Lake Fire Department, and tour the brand-new fire hall! There will be a community barbecue and refreshments available. At the grand opening, you can also learn about recruitment, the Paid-Per-Call Firefighter format, training opportunities, firefighter insurance coverage, community support opportunities, and the TNRD FireSmart program.
Media Contact:
Colton Davies, Communications and Marketing Manager
Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Tel.: 250 377-6299
Email: cdavies@tnrd.ca