Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Spring Fest taking place over 22 days in the summer
KAMLOOPS - Spring Fest is back in Kamloops, albeit in a different season and format.Instead of the custom three-day festival, the Spring(back)fest in 2021 will be spaced out over 22 days during July. ...
Jul 11, 2021
Evacuation alert issued for Sun Peaks Resort
SUN PEAKS - An evacuation alert has been issued by Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality for all properties within its boundaries. The alert is due to the Embleton Mountain Wildfire west of Whitecrof...
Jul 11, 2021
Road to Sun Peaks only open for residents and employees due to Embleton Mountain Fire
SUN PEAKS - Sun Peaks is still operational despite the nearby Embleton Mountain Wildfire, albeit only to guests who are already at the resort. B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has ...
Jul 11, 2021
Woman arrested after alleged domestic and barricade incident at Kamloops motel
KAMLOOPS - A 37-year-old woman who is not from Kamloops will appear in court today (July 11) after allegedly barricading herself after a domestic incident. Kamloops RCMP said a man told responding off...
Jul 11, 2021
B.C. urged to help rebuild Lytton to prevent great destruction from future fires
The wildfire-ravaged village of Lytton, B.C., could be rebuilt to set a new North American standard in resilience to better protect people and property from similar disasters fuelled by climate change...
Jul 11, 2021
Sparks Lake wildfire more active Saturday; perimeter guard could be complete in coming days
KAMLOOPS - The massive Sparks Lake wildfire northwest of Kamloops has surpassed the 40,000-hectare mark and B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) officials said fire activity picked up Saturday (July 10). BCWS...
Jul 10, 2021
Fire erupts at Kamloops North Shore home
KAMLOOPS - For the second day in a row, fire has heavily damaged a Kamloops home. This time, fire broke out at a home in the area of Brentwood Avenue and Seventh Street on the North Shore. WATCH (Vide...
Jul 10, 2021
TNRD evacuates 132 properties near Whitecroft wildfire
WHITECROFT, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has announced an evacuation in and around the community of Whitecroft. WATCH: (Video Credit: Facebook / Kari Ann) The evacuation was announced ...
Jul 10, 2021 Image Credit: Contributed / Karen Simmonds
B.C. SPCA rescues 41 animals from behind evacuation lines in Lytton
KAMLOOPS - B.C. SPCA said animal protection officers were able to rescue 41 animals from 27 different properties behind fire evacuation lines in Lytton on Thursday (July 8). The SPCA was granted acces...
Jul 10, 2021
Drought causing water scarcity and low flows in Thompson-Nicola, Shuswap, and Cariboo regions
KAMLOOPS - A drought is affecting many parts of B.C.'s southern and central interior. Due to low spring rainfall, recent extreme heat, and record conditions in June and early July, there is water scar...
Jul 10, 2021
