Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Sparks Lake wildfire estimated at 2,300 hectares; TNRD puts 150 more properties on evacuation alert
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildfire Service is now estimating the size of the Sparks Lake wildfire northwest of Kamloops at 2,300 hectares and growing. The increased size estimate was made public late Tuesda...
Jun 29, 2021
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for South Thompson Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - The South Thompson region can potentially see severe thunderstorms with very strong wind gusts, intense lightning, and brief bursts of heavy rain, according to the Ministry of Environment a...
Jun 29, 2021
Sparks Lake wildfire grows to 750 hectares; nine properties evacuated
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation order for nine properties adjacent to the Sparks Lake wildfire. WATCH: (Video Credit: Instagram / Marshall Potts Music) In an ...
Jun 29, 2021
After a challenging year, school is out for students across SD73
KAMLOOPS - All across School District 73, staff and students celebrated the final day of the 2020-2021 school year. This past year has been one like no other, as we've faced down the global COVID-19 p...
Jun 29, 2021
Special air quality statement in effect for South Thompson
KAMLOOPS - The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has issued a Smoky Skies Bulletin for the South Thompson region.The region is being impacted, or is likely to be impacted, by wildfir...
Jun 29, 2021
Cascades and Chances Casinos in Kamloops re-opening July 1
KAMLOOPS - Gateway Casinos & Entertainment announced it will re-open all locations across the province - including Cascades Casino and Chances Casino in Kamloops - starting Thursday (July 1). The ...
Jun 29, 2021
RCMP reminds biking, walking and driving public of summer safety tips
KAMLOOPS - With school out for the summer, the Kamloops RCMP Crime Prevention Unit hopes to spread safety tips to parents and children across the city.As COVID-19 restrictions loosen as well, RCMP exp...
Jun 29, 2021
Interior Health plans drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Aberdeen Mall
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is hosting a drop-in clinic in Kamloops for those who have not yet received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.The clinic will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday (July ...
Jun 29, 2021
High Streamflow Advisory for North Thompson River amid extreme heat
VICTORIA - The River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the North Thompson River and higher elevation tributaries, including Clearwater River, Blue River and others.A High Strea...
Jun 29, 2021
Former Lower Nicola chief announces run for B.C. NDP president
MERRITT, B.C. - Former Chief of the Lower Nicola Indian Band Aaron Sumexheltza has announced his candidacy for the role of President of the B.C. NDP. Sumexheltza was also the NDP's candidate for MLA i...
Jun 29, 2021
