Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
76th edition of North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo underway in Barriere
BARRIERE, B.C. - The District of Barriere will be a hive of activity this Labour Day Long weekend as the 76th edition of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo gets underway is underway. The annual ev...
Aug 30, 2025
Heat warnings lifted but Kamloops-area temperatures to remain well above seasonal into September
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has lifted a heat warning for the Kamloops-area, though there is a chance it will be restored early next week. The heat warning, which was issued last Sunday (Aug. 24), w...
Aug 30, 2025
Sailor Bar wildfire near Yale being held
YALE, B.C. - There is some good news in the Fraser Canyon as the Sailor Bar fire is currently classified as being held. The 111-hectare fire, which sparked about seven kilometres north of Yale, was di...
Aug 30, 2025 Image Credit: Contributed via Kamscan/X.com
Early Saturday fire in Upper Sahali Park under control
KAMLOOPS - Firefighters in Kamloops appear to have made quick work of an early Saturday (Aug. 30) morning fire in an Upper Sahali park. Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) crews were called to Gordonhorn Park ...
Aug 30, 2025
Into Thin Air - Tara Moran | Still no sign of young woman missing from Merritt since 2024
MERRITT, B.C. - The city of Merritt lies along a junction point for several major highways connecting the Nicola Valley with the rest of B.C. And it's the last known location of 27-year-old Tara Moran...
Aug 29, 2025
Cooler morning invites hundreds to Riverside Park for annual seniors' picnic
KAMLOOPS - After months of planning, the annual Kamloops seniors' picnic, featuring a lot of hot dogs and live performances, took place at Riverside Park Friday morning (Aug. 29). The event was free a...
Aug 29, 2025
'A tangible symbol that we are coming back'; Lytton unveils first municipal building more than four years after fire
LYTTON, B.C. - After setting multiple records this week as the hottest spot in the country, temperatures cooled off on Friday (Aug. 29) just in time for a celebration. More than four years since a dev...
Aug 29, 2025
Upgraded Albert McGowan spray park opens to the public
KAMLOOPS - The city's newest spray park is open - for a limited time only.The upgraded and accessible water spray park at Albert McGowan Park in Upper Sahali was opened to the public Friday (Aug. 29)....
Aug 29, 2025
Environment Canada issues warnings, watches as thunderstorm approaches Kamloops area
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE: The severe thunderstorm warning for the Nicola region has been downgraded to a watch. EARLIER: Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Nicola region...
Aug 29, 2025
Sun Peaks Resort hosting 11th annual Peaks Pedal Fest this Labour Day long weekend
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - With the Labour Day long weekend upon us, Sun Peaks Resort is gearing up to host the 11th edition of the Peaks Pedal Fest.The annual event, which runs between Friday and Sunday (Aug....
Aug 29, 2025
