Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Woman wanted for uttering threats arrested in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A 30-year-old Kamloops woman was arrested for allegedly uttering threats and breaching multiple release orders.Kamloops RCMP says they received a complaint about unwanted people on at an ad...
Feb 09, 2022
Alleged Salmon Arm sex offender found and arrested in Ontario
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP announced that a man who was recently charged for sexual interference and sexual assault on a minor was arrested.Police received confirmation from its Ontario partne...
Feb 09, 2022
B.C., Kamloops set new overdose death records in 2021
KAMLOOPS - A new report from the B.C. Coroners Service shows the province's illicit drug overdose crisis reaching an unprecedented height.B.C. set records in each of the last two months of 2021 for th...
Feb 09, 2022
Suspect sought in failed robbery attempt in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking for the public's help to track down the suspect of a failed robbery attempt last Tuesday (Feb. 1).Police say a man entered a store in the 400-block of Victoria Street shortl...
Feb 09, 2022
PHOTOS: Firefighters quickly douse blaze at former Kamloops Montana's restaurant
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue personnel worked quickly to knock down another fire at an abandoned building Tuesday (Feb. 8).The blaze broke out at about 5:00 p.m. at the former Montana's restaurant ...
Feb 08, 2022
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes North Shore assaults and stolen ID recovered
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 331 calls for service from midnight Friday (Feb. 4) to 9:00 a.m. on Monday (Feb. 7). Below are some highlights from those reports.Sunday stabbingOff...
Feb 08, 2022
Thousands of dollars worth of items stolen from Aberdeen business overnight
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating after thousands of dollars worth of items were stolen from an Aberdeen business.Officers found a broken glass door and noticed merchandise, including lottery...
Feb 08, 2022
Merit Place to welcome clients Wednesday; businesses bracing for increased activity
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is ready to welcome up to 50 people into its newest shelter 'Merit Place,' located at the former Greyhound station on Notre Dame Drive. It not ...
Feb 08, 2022
Whispering Pines-Clinton Indian Band members elect new chief and council
KAMLOOPS - The Whispering Pines-Clinton Indian Band has a new chief and two new councillors.In a news release, WPCIB notes former councillor Ed LeBourdais was elected chief by a 58-44 vote over Trevor...
Feb 08, 2022
Snowpack above normal in B.C., very high in Chilcotin
VICTORIA - The February snow survey from the B.C. River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) shows above-normal snowpack for much of the province.In its latest report, the BCRFC notes average snowpack for all of B...
Feb 08, 2022
