Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
Kamloops flights cancelled due to smoky conditions
KAMLOOPS - Multiple flights arriving and departing Kamloops were cancelled today (July 31). Kamloops Airport announced it's due to smoky conditions. The affected WestJet flights include two arrivals f...
Jul 31, 2021
Logan Lake issues evacuation alert in response to Tremont Creek wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The District of Logan Lake issued an evacuation alert Friday (July 30) evening.A statement signed by Mayor Robin Smith said it would be prudent for residents to prepare to leave the area wi...
Jul 31, 2021
COVID -19 outbreak declared in Central Okanagan - Restrictions reintroduced
KAMLOOPS - COVID-19 restrictions are returning for residents of the Central Okanagan including Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country and Peachland. Interior Health has declared an outbreak for the regio...
Jul 28, 2021
One person sent to hospital after plane overturns on Kamloops Lake
UPDATE (3:40 p.m.): Kamloops RCMP responded to a report involving a small plane that was found upside down in Kamloops Lake near Frederick Road. Cst. Crystal Evelyn said the lone occupant of the plane...
Jul 28, 2021
Evacuation alert lifted for Anahim Lake area
WILLIAMS LAKE - An evacuation alert was lifted by the Cariboo Regional District on Monday (July 26). The alert initially issued on July 12 affected the Anahim Lake area. Residents must be prepared if ...
Jul 26, 2021
B.C. Wildfire Service: Durand Lake fire under control, no reported growth at Two Mile Road fire for days
KAMLOOPS - Despite winds over the weekend causing concern near the Tremont Creek and Sparks Lake wildfires, B.C. Wildfire Service said there is positive news for some wildfires of note in the Kamloops...
Jul 26, 2021
B.C. wildfire update: A pause in rapid fire growth but forecast remains hot and dry
KAMLOOPS - More than 250 wildfires continued to burn across British Columbia on Sunday, though explosive growth in recent days appeared to slow.The number of people across the province under evacuatio...
Jul 26, 2021
Fire near Sicamous over 1,000 hectares, Highway 97A remains closed
KAMLOOPS - An update was provided Sunday (July 25) on the wildfires impacting the Shuswap.The Two Mile fire that put parts Sicamous on evacuation alert and order remains at over 1,000 hectares. The Co...
Jul 25, 2021
For the second straight Games, women relay swimmers get Canada's first medal
TOKYO - Just as in 2016, the women's 4x100 freestyle relay team gave Canada its first medal of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This time, however, the medal was a more precious colour. With star swimmer Penn...
Jul 25, 2021
TNRD issues one evacuation alert, adjusts existing alert and order
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) adjusted its evacuation orders and alerts Saturday (July 24) evening.An evacuation order issued by the TNRD Emergency Operations Centre in Kamlo...
Jul 25, 2021
