Flags outside the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Civic Building in Kamloops have been lowered to half-mast Thursday, Sept. 14 in mourning of a longtime past director and TNRD chair.

91裸聊视频淭he TNRD mourns the loss of Ken Gillis, a friend, colleague, board of director, and past chair of the regional district. Ken was elected TNRD Director in 2011 and served his last term in 2022 as chair of the TNRD.

Gillis, 79, died Wednesday.

91裸聊视频淭he TNRD family offers condolences and expresses sympathy for Ken91裸聊视频檚 family and friends, respective colleagues, staff members and residents of Electoral Area 91裸聊视频淟91裸聊视频�.91裸聊视频� noted the TNRD in a news release Thursday morning.

Current TNRD Chair Barbara Roden said Gillis was a passionate supporter of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District during his three terms as director.

91裸聊视频淗is four years as Board Chair (2018 91裸聊视频� 2022) were marked by the pandemic, a horrendous fire season in 2021, and the forensic audit, but through it all, he provided a steady hand as he guided the board through a tumultuous time,91裸聊视频� Roden noted. 91裸聊视频淚 enjoyed working with him and hearing his many stories of a life well-lived, while his songs and anecdotes brightened many an informal gathering. He was a gentleman of the old school who will be hugely missed, and our thoughts are with his wife Linda, his family, and his many friends.91裸聊视频�

Scott Hildebrand, Chief Administrative Officer of the TNRD, added it was an honour to work with Gillis, and that he will 91裸聊视频渁lways remember his great sense of humour 91裸聊视频� how he would break into song at the drop of a hat and his passion and commitment to the TNRD. He will certainly be missed, and my sincere condolences go out to his wife, Linda Brown and their families.91裸聊视频�

Electoral Area 91裸聊视频淟91裸聊视频� (Grasslands) includes unincorporated areas on the south side of the South Thompson River, with general boundaries of Chase, eastern Kamloops, Stump Lake and Westwold.