Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Clearwater woman charged with second-degree murder
CLEARWATER - A Clearwater woman is facing a charge of second-degree murder.RCMP say they received a 911 emergency call and responded to a remote area of the Adams Forest Service Road Sunday. When they...
Sep 7, 2020
Special weather statement issued advising of gusty winds across southern B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Batten down the hatches. The South Thompson and the rest of southern B.C. will be in for a windy holiday Monday.Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement advising residents ...
Sep 7, 2020
Recreational vehicle fire strands campers
KAMLOOPS - A relaxing day at a campsite, turned into anything but relaxing when a recreational vehicle went up in flames, trapping campers at the Badger Lake Recreational site early Sunday afternoon. ...
Sep 6, 2020
Wildfire activity relatively quiet over holiday long weekend
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildfire Service is responding to a pair of new fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre Sunday. A wildfire, thought to be caused by human activity, is burning along Green Mountain Road e...
Sep 6, 2020
Arrests made after several kilograms of illicit drugs, cash seized by Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say three people have been arrested and an investigation is underway after several kilograms of cocaine and methamphetamine were discovered in a series of recent searches. In ...
Sep 5, 2020
Kamloops and District Labour Council moves annual Labour Day picnic online due to COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - It's an annual tradition that usually takes place on Labour Day. Unfortunately, the Kamloops and District Labour Council made the tough decision to cancel their annual Labour Day Picnic, du...
Sep 4, 2020
School district says rebuild of Parkcrest Elementary remains top priority one year after fire
KAMLOOPS - Saturday (Sep. 5) marks one year since a fire destroyed Parkcrest Elementary School. Students were only a few days into the school year when the fire happened. Some watched in horror as the...
Sep 4, 2020
Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association arena resurfaced thanks to community collaboration
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association (KTRA) has a newly-resurfaced outdoor riding arena, thanks in part to the efforts of FortisBC.The association's facility near the Kamloops Airpor...
Sep 4, 2020
Gardengate breaks ground on long-awaited expansion project
KAMLOOPS - Since its humble beginnings back in the year 2000, Gardengate has been operating as a space of healing and recovery for individuals living with mental health issues or addictions. For 20 ye...
Sep 4, 2020
UPDATE: RCMP standoff with armed man in Juniper Ridge ends with arrest
KAMLOOPS - One man is in custody after an armed standoff in Juniper Ridge this morning (Sept. 4). According to a news release from Staff Sgt. Simon Pillay, officers rushed to a home at the east end of...
Sep 4, 2020
