Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TNRL and FireSmart BC teaching kids about wildfire safety
THOMPSON-NICOLA REGION - The Thompson Nicola Regional Library (TNRL) is teaming up with FireSmart BC to teach kids about wildfire safety and resiliency. They're doing it with the help of FireSmart's n...
Apr 03, 2022
Masks required in schools for K to 12 students returning from international travel
KAMLOOPS - School District 73 is reminding families and students of mask requirements in schools as students return from spring break.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced changes to sc...
Apr 03, 2022
Clearwater emergency department temporarily closed
CLEARWATER - Interior Health (IH) said in a press release that the emergency department at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital will be closed from from April 3 at 5 a.m. to April 5 at 7 a.m. due to "unfore...
Apr 03, 2022
Winter storm warning issued for Coquihalla between Hope and Merritt
COQUIHALLA HWY - Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt.They say that starting Sunday (April 3) they're predicting light snow, in...
Apr 03, 2022
Road reopens after train derailment cuts off access to airport via Ord Road
UPDATE (3:00 p.m.): Kamloops RCMP say traffic is now moving in both directions on Tranquille Road near Airport Road. Crews are still completing some work but the road has reopened.EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - ...
Apr 02, 2022
Ord Road airport access blocked
KAMLOOPS - If you're heading to the Kamloops Airport this morning, plan ahead: one major route to the airport is currently closed.Kamloops RCMP say in a press release Saturday (April 2) morning that d...
Apr 02, 2022
Missing man found safe
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a man who was reported missing yesterday has been found safe. Tawfiq Hirani, 34, had failed to show up for work and was reported missing by his employer.In a press release Sunday (...
Apr 02, 2022
Ashcroft emergency department closes temporarily due to limited staff
ASHCROFT - In a press release Friday (April 1) evening, Interior Health (IH) announced that the emergency department at the Ashcroft Hospital and Community Health Care Centre will be closed temporaril...
Apr 02, 2022
WolfPack Athletics supports Anastasiia Muzyka in her 44-kilometre run for Ukraine
KAMLOOPS - She was inspired by the bravery and sacrifice of friends and family in her home country. On Friday (Apr. 1), Ukrainian volleyball player Anastasiia Muzyka, who is graduating from TRU this y...
Apr 01, 2022
Federal funds announced to help Skeetchestn Indian Band build a museum
SKEETCHESTN - On Friday (Apr. 1), Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Marc Miller announced an $825,000 investment for a new museum located on the Skeetchestn Indian Band, near the new health centr...
Apr 01, 2022
