Kamloops and Area

Overheated Hiker
Kamloops Search and Rescue assists overheated hiker in Tranquille Slot Canyons
KAMLOOPS - A hiker in the Tranquille Slot Canyons in the Lac Du Bois Grasslands was rescued on Canada Day after overheating. Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) said it was called by the RCMP to find and evacuate the hiker at around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday (July 1). In a post to social media, KSAR said it provided treatment to...
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Wildfire Watch
Nikaia Creek wildfire near Lytton being held
LYTTON, B.C. - One of two wildfires posing a threat to life and property in the Lytton area is being held. As of Wednesday (July 2) morning, the BC Wildfire Service says the Nikaia Creek wildfire is being held at 5.73 hectares, meaning it's likely to remain within its current perimeter based on fuel and weather conditi...
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Pop-Up Community Centres
BCICF to operate pop-up community centre in downtown Kamloops in July
KAMLOOPS - The BC Interior Community Foundation (BCICF) will be operating a month-long Pop-Up Community Centre in downtown Kamloops this month.It will be located in the grand foyer of the TNRD Library Building at 465 Victoria Street, and will be open six days a week from July 2 to July 31.In a news release, the BCICF s...
Jul 01, 2025
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Chase Wildfire
UPDATE: Scatchard Mountain fire near Chase being held at 35 hectares in size
CHASE, B.C. - (UPDATE 9:00 p.m.): The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the Scatchard Mountain fire is being held at 35 hectares in size, meaning its not expected to grow further based on current fuel and weather conditions. The fire has been holding steady in size since Monday evening, as crews reported no growth throug...
Jul 01, 2025
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