Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TRU and local First Nations partner for agriculture education program
KAMLOOPS - Indigenous students will be able to receive funding while learning how to run a business using traditional and Western land practices, and food sovereignty.The Skeetchestn Indian Band, alon...
May 03, 2021
New Afton is looking beyond its 2030 closure to ensure best outcome possible
KAMLOOPS - The New Afton Mine has lots of life left - with a projected closure in 2030. However, it's not stopping the company from starting to plan for the inevitable. "Obviously, we hope that throug...
May 03, 2021
One of two men guilty of 2019 Brocklehurst murder sentenced
KAMLOOPS - One of two men who carried out a 2019 drug trade murder in Brocklehurst has received his sentence.Gordie Braaten pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death of Jason Glover on Feb....
May 03, 2021
YM-YWCA Dream Home tickets about to go on sale
KAMLOOPS - Fingers crossed at the Y this week. The 2021 Y Dream Home tickets go on sale tomorrow ( May 4). The past few years, tickets have sold out very quickly, and CEO Colin Reid says they're hopin...
May 03, 2021
Kamloops SPCA asks public for assistance as kitten season approaches
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops SPCA is making a call to the public for supplies as they enter kitten season.Their Food Bank program needs canned dog and cat food, dry cat food, and unscented clumping cat lit...
May 02, 2021
Interior Health's chief medical health officer recommends people 30 to 50 to register through pharmacies
KAMLOOPS - As of Tuesday (May 4), anyone 52 or over who's registered for their COVID-19 vaccine can book their appointment. Although if people between the ages of 30 and 50 have the option to get a va...
May 02, 2021
Kamloops Film Society, Western Canada Theatre receive grants from B.C. government
KAMLOOPS - Numerous arts and culture organizations, as well as artists in Kamloops and area received funding from the B.C. Government.Kamloops Film Society and Western Canada Theatre each received $50...
May 02, 2021
Bankier scores hat trick, plays overtime hero as Blazers beat Rockets 4-3
KAMLOOPS - Third time was the charm on Saturday (May 1) where instead of a blowout for either side, the Kamloops Blazers and Kelowna Rockets played a close, rivalry game.After a scoreless first period...
May 02, 2021
Fire above Mt. Paul Way held to two hectares, cause unknown
Another fire on the Tk'emlups Reserve was put out Friday (April 30) evening.Kamloops Fire Rescue put out the fire on the hillside, just above Mt. Paul Way."We contained it to about two hectares, but i...
May 01, 2021
Overlanders Bridge being washed, drivers asked to take caution
Crews from the City of Kamloops will be washing Overlanders Bridge throughout the weekend.The Northbound Lane started at 4:30 Saturday (May 1) morning, and the Southbound lane, starting at Mission Fla...
May 01, 2021
