Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Skeetchestn Indian Band family sells 400 bannock, raises $1,600 to assist Tk'emlups te Secwépemc
CLINTON, B.C. - The Francis family from the Skeetchestn Indian Band was hit hard by the news of the 215 children who were found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School site. Megan Francis' gr...
Jun 20, 2021
Wildfire crews help with Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail
Wildfire crews tuning up for the summer forest fire fighting season got in a little practise and helped out efforts for the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail (SNORT).Rapattack Crews spent a couple day...
Jun 20, 2021
Virtual Student Showcase Concert fundraising for the Peter Collins Memorial Fund Sunday afternoon
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Symphony Music School is showcasing several of their senior students in a virtual recital in support of the Peter Collins Memorial Fund.Funds raised goes towards money for a bu...
Jun 20, 2021
Wildfire south of Lytton grows to 250 hectares
KAMLOOPS - The George Road wildfire remains out of control.Fire Information Officer Madison Smith said the fire nearly seven kilometres south of Lytton, east of Highway 1, grew to 250 hectares on Satu...
Jun 19, 2021
Virtual Kamloops Canada Day 2021 to include teachings about Indigenous Peoples culture and history
KAMLOOPS - Canada Day is going virtual again in Kamloops.While Virtual Kamloops Canada Day 2021 will feature a line-up of musical performances, artists, and interactive activities, it will also provid...
Jun 19, 2021
Two Maxmillion winners in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - There could be a new millionaire in Kamloops. While Friday (June 18) night's Lotto Max draw once again didn't see a winning ticket for the $70 million jackpot, 33 of the 70 Maxmillion prize...
Jun 19, 2021
Interior Health organizing mobile immunization clinics in Kamloops and Salmon Arm
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is launching urban mobile immunization clinics offering easy access, same-day COVID-19 vaccines for people to get their first dose.The urban mobile immunization clinics star...
Jun 19, 2021
Kamloops family impacted by ALS diagnosis keeping humour and positivity at the forefront
KAMLOOPS - Last spring, Ross Duncan was playing a round of golf when he noticed his right arm was feeling off. Over the summer the weakness in his right arm grew, and after testing in the fall with ne...
Jun 18, 2021
Kamloops bishop says Pope wants meaningful reconciliation with First Nations, not just to apologize
KAMLOOPS - In the aftermath of 215 unmarked graves being found at Tk'emlups to Secwepemc, Bishop Joesph Nguyen has been humbled. Even though he didn't move to Canada until the mid-1990s, he's been ded...
Jun 18, 2021
Murder charges laid in Naramata killings of Kamloops brothers
NARAMATA, B.C. - RCMP say murder charges have been laid in the killings of two Kamloops brothers last month in Naramata.The bodies of Erick and Carlo Fryer were found near the Naramata Creek Forest Se...
Jun 18, 2021
