Emergency reception centre likely to shut down Sept. 6 or sooner
KAMLOOPS — With more evacuation orders being rescinded and displaced residents returning home, the emergency reception centre is slowing to a halt.
Skeetchestn Indian Band members and other residents along the Deadman-Vidette Road were allowed to go home on Monday, many who were staying at the Sandman Centre.
Both inside and outside the Sandman Centre is calm and placid with the number of people declining by the day.
“Due to recent changes to evacuation orders, we’ve actually had everyone in group lodging be able to return home, which is fantastic news for residents,” said TNRD information officer Megan Gregory. “Right now, group lodging is closed, though the reception centre and emergency social services are still available from 10-1 every day.”