Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Sun Peaks extends chairlift operations through September
SUN PEAKS - Hikers and bikers can enjoy the mountains a little longer, as Sun Peaks Resort will have the chairlift open for four bonus weekends this month. The Sunburst Chairlift will be open Friday t...
Sep 08, 2019 (Image Credit: Sun Peaks Resort)
Multiple fire starts brought to Kamloops area by lightning storm now extinguished
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue dealt with a number of calls yesterday (Sept. 7), after a lightning storm made its way through the area. Reports of lightning strikes around town began flowing in short...
James Peters Sep 08, 2019 (Image Credit: Contributed by Scott Tordoff)
Suspect arrested by Kamloops RCMP after allegedly firing paint balls at vehicles
KAMLOOPS - A man who was arrested in Kamloops yesterday after firing paint balls at vehicles and threatening people is expected in court today (Sept. 8).In a release, Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Mat. Van...
James Peters Sep 08, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
BC Wildfire Service battling out of control fires near Merritt, Peachland
MERRITT - The BC Wildfire Service is tackling several fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre today (Sept. 7). Fire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald says the Shovelnose Mountain wildfire is now estimate...
James Peters Sep 07, 2019 (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Parkcrest Elementary not considered an active fire scene anymore, but public reminded to stay clear
KAMLOOPS - After a fire largely destroyed Parkcrest Elementary Thursday evening, the charred remains of the school were still smoldering yesterday morning. (https://cfjctoday.com/2019/09/06/parkcrest-...
James Peters Sep 07, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Dylana Milobar)
Parkcrest Elementary: What's next for staff and students?
KAMLOOPS - 24 hours after Parkcrest Elementary burned down, questions about the future of the school abound. First and foremost is what will happen with the students and staff for the rest of the scho...
James Peters Sep 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Some Kamloops trails and paths to close for revamping
KAMLOOPS - For the next two weeks, certain paths and trails in Kamloops will be close while city crews rehabilitate them.In a news release posted on the City's website, the City says crews will be wor...
Sep 06, 2019 This map indicates the trail closures downtown. (Image credit: City of Kamloops)
TRU campus energized with annual back to school BBQ
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University welcomed students today with its annual Back to School barbeque. It was a busy afternoon as thousands of students flocked to campus to take in the TRU Student Uni...
Sep 06, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Education Minister will push to fast-track replacement for Parkcrest Elementary
VANCOUVER - B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming says he wants to see Parkcrest Elementary School rebuilt - and quicker than a typical school build.Parkcrest was destroyed by fire Thursday (Sept. 5).At...
Sep 06, 2019 B.C. Minister of Education Rob Fleming (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Cross-country motorcycle ride raises money for PTSD, seeing transformations
KAMLOOPS - The Rolling Barrage, a motorcycle ride across the country to raise money and bring more awareness to those living with post-traumatic stress disorder, has turned the engines off on the thir...
Sep 06, 2019 The ride started in the Atlantic Ocean in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Aug. 5 (Image Credit: Scott Casey)
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