Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
TNRD enacts evacuation near Little Fort for Dunn Creek wildfire
LITTLE FORT, B.C. - The Thompson Nicola Regional District has ordered the evacuation of four properties near Little Fort thanks to the advancing Dunn Creek wildfire.Meantime, the TNRD has declared a s...
Jul 25, 2024
Clearwater emergency room to close Thursday night - again
CLEARWATER, B.C. - It's a familiar chorus for Clearwater residents.Interior Health has announced the emergency department at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater will be closed Thursday night ...
Jul 25, 2024
Evacuation alerts rescinded in Ashcroft, Cache Creek as Mother Nature takes the side of firefighters
ASHCROFT, B.C. - A turn in the weather and progress fighting the Shetland Creek wildfire have resulted in good news for the communities of Ashcroft and Cache Creek.Both communities have rescinded evac...
Jul 25, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Kamloops and area, Nicola and Shuswap
KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Nicola, Shuswap and South Thompson regions Thursday (July 25). Environment Canada states conditions are favourable for the development of se...
Jul 25, 2024
Shetland Creek wildfire grows to 22,000 ha.; evacuation alerts and orders unchanged
UPDATE (11:00 a.m.): The Dunn Creek wildfire near Little Fort is now measured at 1,260 hectares in size.The growth is being credited to recent fire activity and more accurate mapping. However, the BC ...
Jul 25, 2024
Kamloops Fire Rescue knocks down and keeps North Shore garage fire from spreading
KAMLOOPS - Just before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday (July 24), Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) was called out to a structure fire on the North Shore. The fire began in a detached garage on Birch Street, just off...
Jul 25, 2024
Coolest temperatures in a month expected to bring respite in B.C. wildfire fight
Firefighters in British Columbia are expecting the warmer-than-usual weather to ease off today, fueling hope for more respite in their battle against more than 400 blazes. The BC Wildfire Service says...
Jul 25, 2024
Foundry Kamloops finds a home thanks to legacy donation from Desert Gardens Community Seniors Centre
KAMLOOPS - Two years ago, B.C. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Shelia Malcolmson came to Kamloops to announce that the city was next in line to receive a Foundry Centre. Foundry offers young peo...
Jul 24, 2024
International help arrives as B.C.'s wildfire fight reaches a new peak
KAMLOOPS - There are currently more than 400 active wildfires burning across the province of British Columbia. Of those fires, 258 are classified as out of control and four are listed as wildfires of ...
Jul 24, 2024
Quiet for now, the Kamloops emergency reception centre stands ready to help
KAMLOOPS - The McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre is home to the City of Kamloops Emergency Support Service (ESS) host community reception centre.With wildfires burning across the province and in ...
Jul 24, 2024
