Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Merritt RCMP on the lookout for woman accused of using stolen credit, debit cards
MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP in Merritt would like the public to keep an eye out for an alleged fraudster.In a news release, Sgt. Josh Roda says officers responded to a reported wallet theft on July 16 of thi...
Sep 07, 2021

TNRD rescinds final wildfire evacuation order and alert
KAMLOOPS - The final evacuation alert and order within the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) due to this year's wildfire season has been rescinded.The TNRD gave the all clear on Tuesday (Sept. ...
James Peters Sep 07, 2021

Meet Mako, Kamloops RCMP's newest police dog
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP would like you to meet the detachment's newest four-legged officer.Cst. Crystal Evelyn says Mako, a two-year-old German shepherd, began at the detachment last month after grad...
Sep 07, 2021

A "near normal" school year?- Fingers crossed
KAMLOOPS - Thousands of students head back to classes in School District 73 this morning. Full information is on the School District 73 website, but in a nutshell, all elementary and secondary classes...
Doug Collins Sep 07, 2021

Kamloops residents rally for RIH workers on Labour Day
KAMLOOPS - The round of applause, banging of the pots and pans, and messages of appreciation returned to Kamloops for the 7 p.m. hour on Labour Day Monday.Five days after the crosswalks in front of Ro...
Sep 06, 2021

Kamloops RCMP reminds walkers and drivers to take extra time ahead of back-to-school traffic
KAMLOOPS - With the first day of school around the corner for Kamloops students on Tuesday (Sept. 7), Kamloops RCMP are reminding walkers and drivers to slow down to get to their destination safely.Cp...
Dave Barry Sep 05, 2021

One man dead after fatal four-vehicle collision on Highway 1 between Revelstoke and Golden
REVELSTOKE - The Trans Canada Highway between Revelstoke and Golden is re-opened after a fatal collision Sunday (Sept. 5) morning.RCMP say a collision between four vehicles has left one driver dead, f...
Sep 05, 2021

Skeetchestn Indian Band sets up check points to prevent spread of COVID-19
SKEETCHESTN - The Skeetchestn Indian Band (SIB) announced that check points are set up at the community entrances until further notice.The announcement comes after SIB says it's been notified of two p...
Sep 05, 2021

Interior Health hosting school-based COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout September
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health (IH), in partnership with school districts throughout the region, says it will provide at-school COVID-19 immunization clinics.All age-eligible students 12 and older, teache...
Aaron Schulze Sep 05, 2021

Healthcare worker rally taking place outside Royal Inland Hospital on Labour Day
The COVID-19 pandemic has once again moved Labour Day activities in Kamloops to the online world.While online activities will replace the annual Labour Day Picnic, an in-person event will take place o...
Aaron Schulze Sep 04, 2021

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