Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
100 Mile RCMP say missing, vulnerable young woman may be in Kamloops
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - RCMP in 100 Mile House say a missing young woman may have travelled to the Kamloops area.In a news release, 100 Mile Mounties say 18-year-old Haileigh Archie left her Lone Butte...
Mar 05, 2021
Young residents at The Hamlets like kids in candy store with new arcade room
KAMLOOPS - It's been a tough go for some long-term care facilities in Kamloops during the pandemic. There were outbreaks at a few of the homes in the city and a general feeling of anxiety around COVID...
Mar 05, 2021
Police seek identity of man involved in North Shore spitting assault
KAMLOOPS - Mounties in Kamloops are looking for a man accused of spitting at an employee of a business Monday (Mar 1). RCMP say the employee asked a friend of the suspect to stop skateboarding inside ...
Mar 05, 2021
Five-day COVID-19 exposure noted at Sk'elep School of Excellence
TK'EMLUPS, B.C. - The Sk'elep School of Excellence on the Tk'emlups reserve has been flagged for an exposure to COVID-19.According to Interior Health (IH), the exposure took place from February 23 to ...
Mar 05, 2021
Douglas Lake Ranch owner wins appeal restricting public access to Merritt-area lakes
MERRITT, B.C. - The Douglas Lake Cattle Company, owner of the Douglas Lake Ranch, has successfully appealed a court decision allowing public access to Minnie and Stoney Lakes near Merritt.In 2018, Jus...
Mar 05, 2021
A record-breaking golf season carrying over, evident on opening day at Rivershore
KAMLOOPS - After a deep freeze in Kamloops a couple of weeks ago that made it feel like winter was here to stay, the weather has turned around significantly - to the point where golf courses have star...
Mar 04, 2021
Rayleigh Elementary class recognized for abundance of kind acts in February
KAMLOOPS - A total of 1,133 acts of kindness during the month of February has earned Mrs. Tweed's Grade 4/5 class at Rayleigh Elementary the title of 'Kindest Class in Canada' for those grades. "I thi...
Mar 04, 2021
Kamloops Film Society feels household movie screenings should join approved activities list
KAMLOOPS - Several weeks ago Interior Health allowed the Kamloops Film Society to host private bookings at the Paramount Theatre. But KFS Executive Director Duan Magdolen says this week the health aut...
Mar 04, 2021
IH to assign COVID-19 vaccination locations once appointment bookings begin
KAMLOOPS - As of March 8, eligible seniors will be able to call a dedicated phone line to schedule their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Interior Health says it will be publicizing the location of ...
Mar 04, 2021
Smoke alarm, quick-acting resident credited with saving lives in Valleyview motel fire
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) says a smoke alarm and the quick thinking of a Tournament Inn tenant saved lives this week.A fire erupted in a unit at the motel early Tuesday morning (Mar. 2).As...
Mar 04, 2021
