Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Blazers trim roster ahead of pre-season game against Vees in Penticton
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers trimmed their roster to 28 players ahead of a WHL pre-season game against the Vees on Tuesday (Sept. 8) in Penticton. Those who remain are one step closer to securing a...
Sep 08, 2026 River Arnason (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
Royal Inland Hospital skywalk officially named in honour of Butler family
KAMLOOPS - "We want to continue that legacy by supporting the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. We are proud to invest in a cause that truly benefits everybody in our community," said June Butler in a...
Sep 08, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
TNRD rescinds final evacuation alerts from wildfire season
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has rescinded its final evacuation alerts issued in response during the 2026 wildfire season. People in nearly 400 properties were given the all...
Sep 08, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Former Blazers captain Minten signs seven-year extension with Bruins
BOSTON - Another former Kamloops Blazers captain has secured a hefty, long-term contract extension in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Boston Bruins announced Tuesday (Sept. 8) they've re-signed ...
Sep 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Boston Bruins)
Former Kamloops councillor Dieter Dudy dies
KAMLOOPS - A former city councillor and well-known farmer in Kamloops has passed away. Messages of condolence were made by Kamloops politicians Tuesday (Sept. 8) acknowledging the death of Dieter Dudy...
Sep 08, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Meikle scores four touchdowns in return to Kamloops, Sun shut out Broncos 72-0
KAMLOOPS - Saturday (Sept. 5) was a spectacular return to Kamloops for Colton Meikle. The 21-year-old wide receiver and BC Lions prospect scored four touchdowns and put up 80 yards on only four recept...
Sep 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Instagram/@peakmotionimages and @kamloops_broncos)
WolfPack soccer teams remain unbeaten after pair of wins in Kelowna
KELOWNA - The perfect start to the 2026 Canada West season continues for the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) WolfPack soccer program. The WolfPack men's soccer team set a new program record with thei...
Sep 08, 2026 (Image Credit: TRU WolfPack)
Exhausted hiker airlifted to safety from Tranquille Slot Canyon Trail
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) volunteers were called to a familiar task location Sunday (Sept. 6) to help out a hiker in need.According to a post on social media, KSAR was called to the...
Sep 07, 2026 (Image Credit: Facebook / Kamloops Search and Rescue)
Kamloops RCMP urging caution as students prepare to return to class after Labour Day
KAMLOOPS - School zone speed limits will be returning across the City of Kamloops on Tuesday (Sept. 8) and police are urging both drivers and pedestrians to be cautious. "Expect the unexpected," Kamlo...
Sep 07, 2026 Sign notifying drivers of the new school at Snine Elementary in Kamloops. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
CSRD to invest $1.8M in Shuswap-area playgrounds
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is investing $1.8 million into three Shuswap-area playgrounds to give children and families more recreation opportunities.The CSRD said...
Sep 07, 2026 Playground rendering. (Image Credit: Columbia Shuswap Regional District)
