Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Village of Lytton issues statement on wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The Village of Lytton has issued a lengthy release following last week's devastating wildfire. The release says Village staff were alerted when someone banged on the office windows after ho...
Doug Collins Jul 07, 2021

Ranchers affected by Lytton and Lillooet fires anxious to return, count their losses
KAMLOOPS - Ranchers around the Lytton and Lillooet areas are anxiously awaiting to get back onto their property to check on cattle after the devastating fires that ripped through those areas. It is st...
Jul 06, 2021

Ranchers, rural residents affected by local wildfires say they aren't getting the help they need
KAMLOOPS - Bob Haywood-Farmer and his family have set up sprinklers all around their property on Tunkwa Lake Road. While the Durand Lake wildfire is a few kilometres away, they are still prepared. "We...
Jul 06, 2021

SD73 amends dress code, aims for free choice while staying safe
KAMLOOPS - SD73 will have a district-wide dress code for the 2021-22 academic year. During Monday's (July 5) board of education meeting, the newly-introduced dress code showed that students should be ...
Doug Collins Jul 06, 2021

Kamloops says goodbye to the 'Can Man'
KAMLOOPS - They say the heart of a city is its people, and one person who made Kamloops' heart beat for decades was Wayne Brennan. Kamloops is saying goodbye to its beloved 'Can Man'. For over 20 year...
Doug Collins Jul 06, 2021

Kamloops 'high risk' on Air Quality Health Index
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops is under an air quality advisory and officials are urging the public to stay safe. "Everyone's wondering, you know, am I susceptible or what symptoms might I experience? And mostly...
Jul 06, 2021

School District 73 approves Juniper Ridge catchment changes, two-week spring break for 2022
KAMLOOPS - Monday night (July 5), the Kamloops-Thompson School District Board of Education moved to adjust catchment areas for future students attending the Juniper Ridge, Marion Schilling and Ralph B...
Jul 06, 2021

As smoke clears from Canada Day fire, City of Kamloops adds second road out of Juniper Ridge to priority list
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has provided more details regarding its response to the East Kamloops fire that threatened both Juniper Ridge and Valleyview on July 1, and says the process has started...
Jul 06, 2021

B.C. Wildfire Service optimistic Sparks Lake wildfire restrictions could be reduced in coming days
KAMLOOPS - The incident commander for the Sparks Lake wildfire said progress is being made near Deadman Valley to Red Lake. During the Thompson-Nicola Regional District's (TNRD) wildfire update on Tue...
James Peters Jul 06, 2021

TNRD organizing feeding plan for animals within evacuated areas near Lytton Creek Fire
KAMLOOPS - Plans for a feeding and potential rescue operation for animals that are still within the evacuated areas because of the Lytton Creek Fire is underway.Given the conditions in this area, the ...
Jul 06, 2021

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