Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
Noble Creek Irrigation System users feel heard after marathon council meeting
KAMLOOPS - After nearly six hours of discussion at Tuesday's city council meeting, the Noble Creek Irrigation System decommission date remains intact. However, many walked away from the meeting feelin...
Aug 16, 2023
One road in, one road out: Authorities mull potential mass evacuation in North Shuswap
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District issued an Evacuation Alert for the Lee Creek and Scotch Creek areas - the first time this season. According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, th...
Aug 16, 2023
City of Merritt enacts severe water restrictions
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt is the latest B.C. community to enact strict water restrictions.By moving to Level 5 Wednesday (Aug. 16), the city is prohibiting lawn watering or garden sprinklers...
Aug 16, 2023
Lower East Adams Lake fire surpasses 10,000 ha; evacuation alert issued for Scotch Creek
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is taking even more precautions due to threat the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, placing the entire community of Scotch Creek on eva...
Aug 16, 2023
Three people arrested in Barriere, charged with July Heffley Creek Store break-in
KAMLOOPS - Three people are facing numerous charges after a series of Kamloops-area crimes, including a recent break-and-enter at the Heffley Creek Store.In a news release, Supt. Jeff Pelley of Kamloo...
Aug 16, 2023
Kamloops and area impacted by widespread smoke
KAMLOOPS - Widespread smoke is expected to linger around Kamloops for Wednesday (Aug. 16) and Thursday.In a smoky skies bulletin online, Environment Canada says the South Thompson region, along with t...
Aug 16, 2023
B.C. wildlife association reports uptick in heat-related calls, hospital admissions
BURNABY, B.C. - As high temperature records fall across southern British Columbia, a wildlife rescue group is warning of the heat risks for animals. Kimberly Stephens, the hospital manager for the Wil...
Aug 16, 2023
Looming end date still in place for Noble Creek Irrigation System - but hope springs eternal
KAMLOOPS - The Noble Creek Irrigation System's days are still numbered, but Kamloops council has given users some reason for hope.After nearly six hours of discussion on the issue Tuesday (Aug. 15), K...
Aug 15, 2023
If you're uncomfortable in the Kamloops summer heat, so are your pets
KAMLOOPS - Humans are not the only ones being affected by the heat. Even though pets can't use words to describe how they are feeling, they do show symptoms to their owners. "Signs of heat exhaustion,...
Aug 15, 2023
City of Kamloops suggests ways to keep your home cool during summer heatwave
KAMLOOPS - With an extreme heat warning in place during daylight hours, and daytime highs expected to remain in the mid-30s until at least Thursday (Aug. 17), the City of Kamloops has some tips to hel...
Aug 15, 2023
