Author Archives: James Peters
100 Mile House RCMP searching for wanted man
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - UPDATE (July 8): RCMP say Redman has been arrested. JUNE 24: 100 Mile House RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted for assault and possession of prohibit...
Jun 24, 2022
Driver in Nicola Lake crash missing: Merritt RCMP
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt RCMP are searching for the driver whose vehicle crashed into Nicola Lake off Highway 5A Monday (June 20) evening.In a news release issued Friday (June 24), RCMP say Daniel Nath...
Jun 24, 2022
TNRD pulls fire protection service from Lower Nicola-area properties
LOWER NICOLA, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) says it is suspending fire protection service for properties around the Lower Nicola area. Calling it a "difficult decision", the TNRD...
Jun 23, 2022
B.C. commits $21 million to help rebuild infrastructure in Lytton after fire
VICTORIA - The fire-ravaged community of Lytton, B.C., is getting $21 million from the provincial government to help it rebuild essential infrastructure and services. The Public Safety Ministry says i...
Jun 23, 2022
Kamloops Fire Rescue names Calgary's Ken Uzeloc new chief
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has announced that Ken Uzeloc has been named Chief of Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR). He will assume the role on August 2, 2022. Uzeloc has over 30 years of experience, inc...
Jun 22, 2022
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for North Thompson and Shuswap
KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for numerous Interior areas.As of Wednesday (June 22) morning, Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms to develop...
Jun 22, 2022
Flood warning issued for Quesnel River
QUESNEL, B.C. - A flood warning has been issued for the Quesnel River. In an update Wednesday (June 22) morning, the B.C. River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) upgraded the Quesnel River near Quesnel and at L...
Jun 22, 2022
Thompson River from Kamloops to Spences Bridge added to B.C. flood watch list
KAMLOOPS - The province is adding the Thompson River to its list of B.C. Interior waterways on flood watch.In a bulletin issued Tuesday (June 21), the B.C. River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) says the Thomp...
Jun 21, 2022
Barriere mayor wants Yellowhead Highway safety concerns addressed by governments
KAMLOOPS - The Yellowhead Highway heading out of Kamloops has four lanes, but once you pass the turnoff to Sun Peaks, it's down the single-lane traffic most of the way to Jasper. There are the odd pas...
Jun 21, 2022
Manitoba RCMP investigation leads to arrest of a man in Aberdeen
KAMLOOPS - A man under investigation by the Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Unit was arrested in Kamloops Monday evening (June 20).In a news release Tuesday morning, Kamloops RCMP say they arrested a man in...
Jun 21, 2022
