Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Shuswap, Okanagan Valley under severe thunderstorm watch
KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for several areas of BC today, including the Shuswap and Okanagan Valley. According to Environment Canada, conditions are ripe for severe thunder...
James Peters Aug 31, 2019 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)
Peer Ambassadors Network hoping to continue work on Kamloops North Shore after pilot
KAMLOOPS - The Peer Ambassadors Network (PAN) has made use of its lived-experience members over the last two months on the North Shore. Coordinator Glenn Hilke says the impact on the community has bee...
James Peters Aug 30, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
New non-profit in place to train working dogs from future KSAR base
KAMLOOPS - Earlier this spring, the Cooper Family announced recipients of the $40 million Wings Above Kamloops investment - including the BC Search Dog Association. However, after the association decl...
Dylana Kneeshaw Aug 30, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Chance of rain, lightning moves in for the long weekend
KAMLOOPS - After a long stretch of sunshine and heat, Environment Canada says the B.C. Interior is due for a change this weekend.Forecaster Doug Lundquist says showers are possible Saturday and Sunday...
Aug 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Local MLA calls public inquiry into B.C. gas prices a "sham"
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar says the public inquiry into provincial gas prices was a "sham." Milobar, who is the B.C. Liberal critic for environment and climate change, says t...
James Peters Aug 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
KFR returns Friday to find hot spots at Rose Hill car fire site
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews were back at the scene of a suspicious car fire off Rose Hill Road Friday morning.The fire broke out at about 8:25 p.m. Thursday, with Kamloops Fire Rescue crews ...
James Peters Aug 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops resident among those arrested after cocaine seized in Edmonton drug investigation
EDMONTON - Three British Columbia residents are facing numerous drug trafficking-related charges after an Edmonton investigation yielded cocaine, cash and cars.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Tea...
Aug 30, 2019 Image Credit: ALERT
Vehicle fire handled quickly by KFR Crews Thursday night.
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire and Rescue crews made quick work of a vehicle fire up on Rose Hill Road last night (August 29). Platoon Captain Daryl Cooper says the fire was reported around 10:00 PM last ni...
James Peters Aug 29, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Andrew Karpiak
Memorial bench unveiled in Riverside Park in time for International Overdose Awareness Day
KAMLOOPS - A bench now overlooks the South Thompson River from Riverside Park - awaiting curious, and heavy hearts. Sandra Tully's son, Ryan, died of a fatal overdose over three years ago, and today S...
Aug 29, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Crews responding to trailer fire in Chase
CHASE, B.C. - Several residents in Chase are reporting a fire at the Whispering Pines Trailer Park in the village.Chase Fire Department has not yet responded to a request for comment.Pictures appear t...
Aug 29, 2019 Image Credit: Facebook / Nicole Clarke
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