100 Mile House mayor fights back tears at Kamloops council meeting

KAMLOOPS – The mayor of 100 Mile House gave an emotional presentation to Kamloops city council today to say thank you to the community for its assistance during the 2017 wildfires.

100 Mile House mayor Mitch Campsall gave a public thank you to the citizens of Kamloops for all the help they provided wildfire evacuees from his community at council's meeting today, May 15.

“Last year was an interesting year to say the least,” Campsall said. “It was quite an emotional year for us, but when you have a great neighbour like you guys, there is hope.”

He says the majority of the citizens that evacuated his town, ended up in Kamloops.

Campsall recalled stories of volunteers providing evacuees with food and water, and restaurants giving discounts to those affected by the wildfires last summer.

“Your people, volunteers and businesses absolutely rose to the occasion,” he said. “Kamloops should be proud of what they did.”

Campsall presented the mayor and council with a plaque.

Mayor Ken Christian thanked Campsall and said the community of 100 Mile House would do the same.

“It’s humbling to hear from yourself and it’s an honour to accept your heartfelt thanks," Christian said.

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