Kamloops and Area

WEATHER STATEMENT
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for South Thompson, Shuswap and 100 Mile areas
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the South Thompson, Shuswap and 100 Mile areas. The weather alert was issued just after 11:00 a.m. Sunday (July 13). Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy...
17h ago
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EMERGENCY ROOM CLOSURE
Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital emergency department closed Sunday
CLEARWATER - The Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital's emergency department will be closed until 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Interior Health announced the closure effective immediately shortly after 8:00 a.m. It's the fourth closure for the Clearwater ER this year, the most recent was June 10. Patients are advised to access emergency...
20h ago
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WILDFIRE SEASON 2025
UPDATED - Evacuation orders and alerts issued for Princeton area
PRINCETON - Update 10:40 a.m (July 13) The BC Wildfire Service reported minimal growth overnight on the August Lake fire near Princeton, with the fire still estimated to be 14 hectares in size. "Overnight, crews saw minimal growth to this fire. Today, the priority remains to be actioning the north and east flanks,...
Jul 13, 2025
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MERRITT COP STATS
Merritt Mounties respond to 553 calls in June highlighted by arson at local hotel
MERRITT - Merritt Mounties see decrease in calls in June, while maintaining an overall yearly increase. Merritt RCMP Detachment Commander S/Sgt. Josh Roda provided his monthly update to city council on Tuesday (July 8). "Officers attended 553 calls for service in June, seeing a significant decrease compared to Jun...
Jul 12, 2025
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