Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Fallen hiker rescued at Peterson Creek Park
KAMLOOPS - A 37-year-old hiker was facing a several hundred metre drop-off on Sunday (Feb. 28). The hiker was alone and fell off the trail at Peterson Creek Park, leaving them to call 9-1-1 while they...
Feb 28, 2021
Kamloops Fire Rescue responds to scrap pile fire at Mission Flats landfill
KAMLOOPS - A large plume of black smoke was visible throughout the city this morning (Feb. 27) as Kamloops Fire Rescue crews were called to fire at the Mission Flats landfill. City Streets and Environ...
Feb 27, 2021
As TNRD tweaks spending policy, some area directors waiting to see if real change has been made
KAMLOOPS - More than $500,000 charged to former CAO Sukh Gill's TNRD credit card has shone a negative light on spending policies of the regional district - with questions around how it happened and ho...
Feb 26, 2021
Deadly slide danger prompts Avalanche Canada warning
KAMLOOPS - Ahead of the weekend, Avalanche Canada has issued a special avalanche public warning for several regions of the province, including the Cariboos and North Rockies.The warning cites a "persi...
Feb 26, 2021
Cherry Creek resident sues neighbour, TNRD, province over flood damage
KAMLOOPS - A Cherry Creek resident is taking legal action after flooding in 2017 and 2018 caused damage to her property. Corine Lebourdais claims a washed-out culvert in her neighbour's property and r...
Feb 26, 2021
RCMP crack down on prohibited drivers in North Shuswap
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - Chase RCMP are getting very familiar with the streets of Scotch Creek and Anglemont. In a news release, Sgt. Barry Kennedy says Chase Mounties have been spending a lot of time in ...
Feb 26, 2021
Merritt council gives advanced approval to suite of capital projects
MERRITT, B.C. - Ahead of the regular budget debate of capital projects, Merritt City Council has given advanced approval to six capital projects."Department managers have identified 5 projects that re...
Feb 26, 2021
Provincial grant to allow B.C. Wildlife Park to pave all pathways
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildlife Park has been awarded a provincial grant to help it become more accessible for those with mobility challenges.In a news release, the park says it will put the $149,000 to ...
Feb 26, 2021
Kamloops heritage spaces get cash infusion from province
KAMLOOPS - On Monday, the Kamloops Heritage Railway (KHR), found out that it was one of 68 recipients of Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP) funds that the province allocated fo...
Feb 25, 2021
Province lauding high vaccine effectiveness ahead of Phase Two immunizations
KAMLOOPS - Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says there is an encouraging enthusiasm around the COVID-19 vaccine. To date, nearly 240,000 doses of the vaccine have been administered in B.C. M...
Feb 25, 2021
