Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
White Rock Lake wildfire jumps Highway 97 and moves into Monte Lake
KAMLOOPS - Fueled by strong winds, the White Rock Lake wildfire has left a devastating path of destruction through Monte Lake Thursday (Aug. 5) evening. Scottie Duncan captured images of the aftermath...
Aug 05, 2021
Churn Creek wildfire leads to Evacuation Alert west of 70 Mile House
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert due to the Churn Creek Wildfire.The area affected is in Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau). The 5 properties impacte...
Aug 05, 2021
Evacuation Alert issued for Tobiano because of Tremont Creek wildfire threat
KAMLOOPS - An Evacuation Alert has been issued northeast of Tunkwa Lake, including the community of Tobiano. The alert was issued Thursday (Aug. 5) evening at 6:44 p.m. as a result of the Tremont Cree...
Aug 05, 2021
Evacuation Alert issued for the Gang Ranch Area and Canoe Creek - Dog Creek Area
WILLIAMS LAKE - The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has issued an Evacuation Alert for the Gang Ranch Area and Canoe Creek - Dog Creek Area.The CRD issued the alert Thursday (Aug. 5) evening at 6 p.m....
Aug 05, 2021
Concerns growing as gusting winds fuel activity of White Rock Lake wildfire
WESTWOLD - With wind gusts threatening to increase activity of the White Rock Lake wildfire, the BC Wildfire Service recommended expansions of evacuation alerts and orders in the Monte Lake, Westwold,...
Aug 05, 2021
Support for Kamloops Hospice in its time of need
KAMLOOPS - Two local businesses are collaborating to fundraise for Kamloops Hospice. Geisbrecht and Associates has partnered with DW Builders to host its second annual drive-thru donation event where ...
Aug 05, 2021
Self-taught local artisan resurrects Secwépemc weapon-making traditions
KAMLOOPS - For centuries before colonial settlers came to this area, Secwpemc people used a wide variety of handmade tools to gather the resources necessary to survive. When settlers from Europe came ...
Aug 05, 2021
Province working to boost vaccination rates, as Interior Health region records 234 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
VICTORIA - The BC Government says vaccination rates in the province received a boost this week, thanks to the 'Walk-in Wednesday' program.In a news release today (Aug. 5), the province says more than ...
Aug 05, 2021
Backseat bandit being sought by Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Police are looking for a suspect in an unusual robbery Saturday morning in Kamloops.RCMP say a woman was stopped at a gas station to refuel her vehicle. When she went into the restroom, she...
Aug 05, 2021
Highway 97 closed as White Rock Lake wildfire burns aggressively
KAMLOOPS - Wind gusts of up to 40 kilometres an hour are forecast to sweep across the White Rock Lake wildfire southeast of Kamloops. Drive BC is reporting on Highway 97 has been closed between Monte ...
Aug 05, 2021
