Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

TMX crews taking steps to limit impact on Kamloops wildlife
KAMLOOPS - It's a noisy time for residents and animals who live along the Trans Mountain expansion path, but there have been some visible efforts made to keep the disturbance temporary. Mel Rothenburg...
Apr 22, 2021

'Stay within your own community': IH top doctor says while people can travel within health region, it's not recommended
KAMLOOPS - The province is coming out with more details on regional travel restrictions on Friday (Apr. 23), but Interior Health's top doctor says he can't prevent anyone from travelling within the he...
Apr 22, 2021

Historic family-owned Kamloops businesses take pandemic changes in stride
KAMLOOPS - While businesses go through the startup-to-closure cycle every year, there are several family businesses in Kamloops that have been around for decades. They have seen good times and bad, bu...
Apr 22, 2021

Teen reported missing - now located
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a 17 year old teen, reported missing April 22, has been located.
James Peters Apr 22, 2021 Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo.

Two Kamloops Mounties injured while arresting stolen vehicle suspect
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a suspicious vehicle report on the Kamloops North Shore Thursday morning (Apr. 22) resulted in two officers injured in an arrest.Cst. Crystal Evelyn says Mounties were called to th...
Apr 22, 2021

Man wanted throughout Western Canada arrested in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A man wanted on warrants that extended through all of Western Canada was arrested in Kamloops Wednesday (Apr. 21).RCMP say Rudy Gros Ventreboy, 43, calls Kamloops home but was wanted out of...
Apr 22, 2021

TNRD selects BDO Canada for third-party forensic audit
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has chosen the firm that will pore over its books in the wake of a spending scandal.In a news release, the TNRD says it received six bids to con...
Apr 22, 2021

Kamloops RCMP scoop Insp. Jeff Pelley from Williams Lake as new Operations Officer
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP detachment has a new second-in-command - and he's a familiar face.Insp. Jeff Pelley joined the detachment as Operations Officer this week from Williams Lake, where he most...
Apr 22, 2021

After 32 years as Skeetchestn chief, Ron Ignace steps aside
SKEETCHESTN - An era of leadership has come to an end at Skeetchestn Indian Band.Wednesday (Apr. 21), band members elected Darrell Draney as the band's new chief. Draney succeeds Ron Ignace, who serve...
Apr 22, 2021

Water line break closes Pacific Way Elementary in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It's a day off for students at Pacific Way Elementary school in Kamloops. School District 73 officials say a major water line break has prevented the school from opening today (Apr. 22). Pa...
Dave Barry Apr 22, 2021

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