Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops woman says $500,000 lotto jackpot will help her buy a house
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman says she plans on using a recent lottery jackpot to help her upgrade her housing situation.Kimberly Penzkofer won $500,000 on the May 27 Lotto Max draw, splitting the prize...
Jun 13, 2022
Flood watch issued for Shuswap region; South Thompson remains at high streamflow
KAMLOOPS - The province has upgraded rivers and tributaries in the Shuswap region to a flood watch stage, but is refraining from doing the same for the South Thompson River.In a bulletin issued Monday...
Jun 13, 2022
River levels rising in Kamloops region
KAMLOOPS - Emergency officials are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast as water levels continue to rise in the North Thompson River and South Thompson River.The B.C. River Forecast Centre upgr...
Jun 13, 2022
Walkability, density a priority in draft North Shore plan
KAMLOOPS - The draft plan for the North Shore has been released. The 230-page document describes in detail the City's plans to prioritize mixed-use development, density and transit-oriented walkabilit...
Jun 12, 2022
Many Williams Lake residents receive failing grade on recycling
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Many Williams Lake residents are putting contaminated or incompatible materials in their recycling bins, potentially leading to the load going to the landfill.A report will be re...
Jun 12, 2022
Lytton residents should have electric back by September
LYTTON, B.C. - Lytton Council heard an update from BC Hydro Wednesday (June 8) on when power could be restored to the village that was 90 per cent destroyed by a wildfire almost a year ago.The destruc...
Jun 12, 2022
Flood watch issued for North Thompson River
KAMLOOPS - A flood watch has been issued for the North Thompson River and tributaries around Barriere and Clearwater.The B.C. River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) issued the watch around noon on Saturday (Ju...
Jun 11, 2022
City of Kamloops outlines $940,000 in Sandman Centre upgrades
KAMLOOPS - When the City of Kamloops was awarded the 2023 Memorial Cup, it came with it the requirement to bring the Sandman Centre up to the top of the Canadian Hockey League's standards. Ahead of ne...
Jun 10, 2022
Surveillance photos show Sahali armed robbery suspect stealing bright clothes: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have released more information in hopes of identifying the suspect in a Sahali armed robbery. The incident happened at a business in the 1200-block of Summit Drive on Monday afternoon ...
Jun 10, 2022 Image Credit: Kamloops RCMP
Clearwater emergency room to close Sunday to Monday: Interior Health
CLEARWATER, B.C. - In news that is becoming all too common for Clearwater residents, the community's emergency department will be closed again this weekend.Interior Health says the closure will begin ...
Jun 10, 2022
