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New $30 million TRU engineering building announced
September 20, 2016 - 11:38 AM

KAMLOOPS - The federal and provincial government have announced they will invest $30-million in a new industrial training and technology centre at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops.
Kamloops welding student snags top spot at Skills Canada competition
June 08, 2016 - 9:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - A Thompson Rivers University welding student has won gold at the Skills Canada National Championship, after clinching the provincial title earlier this year.
NorKam Trades Centre finally open
February 24, 2015 - 2:27 PM

KAMLOOPS - After months of delays the new trades centre at NorKam Secondary School is finally open and so far the programs are surpassing expectations.
NorKam trades expansion moving forward
July 30, 2013 - 11:28 AM

KAMLOOPS – The tender on a 1,769 square-metre expansion for NorKam Secondary School does not close for another two weeks but today the plan will be before council for approval of the development permit.
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New $30 million TRU engineering building announced