Author Archives: James Peters
BC Wildfire Service battling out of control fires near Merritt, Peachland
MERRITT - The BC Wildfire Service is tackling several fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre today (Sept. 7). Fire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald says the Shovelnose Mountain wildfire is now estimate...
Sep 07, 2019 (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Parkcrest Elementary not considered an active fire scene anymore, but public reminded to stay clear
KAMLOOPS - After a fire largely destroyed Parkcrest Elementary Thursday evening, the charred remains of the school were still smoldering yesterday morning. (https://cfjctoday.com/2019/09/06/parkcrest-...
Sep 07, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Dylana Milobar)
Parkcrest Elementary: What's next for staff and students?
KAMLOOPS - 24 hours after Parkcrest Elementary burned down, questions about the future of the school abound. First and foremost is what will happen with the students and staff for the rest of the scho...
Sep 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
BC Wildfire crews responding to blaze south of Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - BC Wildfire crews are attending a wildfire that has popped up south of Merritt.In a tweet, the provincial fire service says the blaze is near Shovelnose Mountain, 30 kilometres south o...
Sep 06, 2019 Image Credit: Twitter / BC Wildfire Service
Resources for Parkcrest Elementary staff, students and parents
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops community is opening its heart to those directly affected by the Parkcrest Elementary School fire.The following are companies and organizations reaching out. To let us know abo...
Sep 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
PETERS: Brocklehurst has lost its hub. It's up to all of us to build the Parkcrest community back up
THE PROPOSAL TO CLOSE a community school is always very sensitive because a school acts as more than just a place of learning for children.It's a de facto community centre for an entire neighbourhood....
Sep 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
With Parkcrest Elementary in ashes, School District 73 begins to plan for the future
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews remain on scene at Parkcrest Elementary School in Brocklehurst Friday morning (Sept. 6). The school was destroyed by a blaze that broke out just after 5:00 p.m. T...
Sep 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Dylana Milobar
Man charged after a wave of violence in Merritt; RCMP urge victims to come forward
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE: Zakuti was found not guilty of the charges that went ahead in this case. EARLIER: RCMP in Merritt are looking for potential victims after a man was arrested and charged with a ...
Sep 05, 2019 Image Credit: RCMP Handout
BC Wildlife Park mountain goat fatally struck by lightning
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops is mourning the loss of one of their own, after a mountain goat was fatally struck by lightning on Tuesday (Sept. 3).In a Facebook post, the park stated tha...
Sep 05, 2019 (Image Credit: Facebook / BC Wildlife Park)
Tuesday lightning sparked 22 new fires across the Kamloops region
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Fire Centre says the lightning storm that moved through the area on Tuesday is still making its presence felt.In a social media post, forestry officials say a total of 22 light...
Sep 04, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
