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Meet Doug the beaver, the Secwépemc watershed recovery engineer

Nov 26, 2024 | thespec.com | Lyssa Martin

At the heart of Skeetchestn territory is the Deadman Watershed, a living landscape of roughly 900 sq. km of forest and grassland northwest of Kamloops (Tk’emlups). Industrial logging and the roads it requires has been a major stressor on this area, and the 2017 Elephant Hill wildfire and the 2021 Sparks Lake wildfire consumed much of the remaining forest.
Beavers repair Secwépemc watershed

Nov 26, 2024 | thewrennews.ca | Lyssa Martin

At the heart of Skeetchestn territory is the Deadman Watershed, a living landscape of roughly 900 sq. km of forest and grassland northwest of Kamloops (Tk’emlups). Industrial logging and the roads it requires has been a major stressor on this area, and the 2017 Elephant Hill wildfire and the 2021 Sparks Lake wildfire consumed much of the remaining forest.
Landing on Fulton Field: Why is the Kamloops airport where it is?

Nov 12, 2024 | thewrennews.ca | Lyssa Martin

The year was 1929 and a new airfield in Grand Forks had other B.C. municipalities green with envy. For years, political circles spoke of the need to develop a network of coast-to-coast air infrastructure, but the financial realities of the Depression era made progress slow. In Kamloops, tough economic times didn’t hold back the air fever as leaders here and in other towns including Nelson, Cranbrook, Kelowna and Merrit worked to create their own airfields. An editorial in the Sept.
Why is the Red Bridge fire so devastating for Kamloops?

Sep 26, 2024 | thewrennews.ca | Lyssa Martin

In the early morning of Sept 19, the vital connection between downtown Kamloops and the Mount Paul Industrial park of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc reserve no. 1, known as the Red Bridge, was consumed by fire in what the RCMP suspect was an act of arson. Reactions of shock, sadness and anger continue to ripple out as the community reels from this loss. The 88-year-old narrow wooden bridge, owned by the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, is not the only link between the two communities.
Lyssa Martin

Sep 26, 2024 | thewrennews.ca | Lyssa Martin

Having grown up as a third generation Kamloopsian on the North Shore, a stone’s throw from the beach where the Thompson Rivers become one, Lyssa brings to The Wren a passion for learning and sharing local knowledge. She’s tackled a great variety of projects from academic papers to adventure blogs, technical manuals to youtube videos, and many others.
Local exhibition seeks to redefine perspectives on Indigenous art

May 28, 2024 | thewrennews.ca | Lyssa Martin

From June 1 to 25, the Indigenous Resurgence Project (IRP) and the Kamloops Art Council are hosting the second annual all-Indigenous art exhibition, Redefining the Perspective, at the Courthouse Gallery. During the exhibition opening reception on June 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can meet with the artists while enjoying light refreshments.
In-depth Archives - The Wren

Apr 9, 2024 | thewrennews.ca | Kallan Lyons |Lyssa Martin |Breanne Massey |Rebecca Owens

Readers pitch in what they can afford each month so The Wren can deliver weekly newsletters, in-depth investigations and surface stories about neighbours working to transform Kamloops (Tk’emlúps) for the better. Together, our community of supporters ensure The Wren’s independent journalism remains free and accessible to everyone.
Green burials: The right to return to the earth

Mar 26, 2024 | thewrennews.ca | Lyssa Martin

Death is a difficult topic. It reminds us of painful memories and hard times. Yet we all recognize, sometimes reluctantly, that death is a natural part of our lives. Before modern medicines and vaccines became widely available, death and dying were visible parts of community life, usually taking place at home, says Emily Bootle, local funeral director and deathcare advisor. It wasn’t until recent times that this part of life “became unfamiliar” and somewhat taboo.
Despite resistance, Kamloops constituents are pushing for action

Mar 12, 2024 | thewrennews.ca | Lyssa Martin

On Feb. 21 organizers with Palestine Solidarity Kamloops headed for Member of Parliament Frank Caputo’s office to advocate for the human rights of the people of Gaza and an end to Canadian arms trade with Israel. However, demonstrators were met with a sign saying the office was closed. Joanne Hammond, an organizer of the event, tells The Wren the protest was a family-friendly, musical event where the group hoped to hand their petition to the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP in person.
Analysis Archives - The Wren

Jan 23, 2024 | thewrennews.ca | Kyra Grubb |Lauren Kaljur |Lyssa Martin |Brandi Schier

Readers pitch in what they can afford each month so The Wren can deliver weekly newsletters, in-depth investigations and surface stories about neighbours working to transform Kamloops (Tk’emlúps) for the better. Together, our community of supporters ensure The Wren’s independent journalism remains free and accessible to everyone.