Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Alberta RCMP say murder suspect may have been seen in Kamloops
LAC LA BICHE, AB - RCMP in Lac La Biche, Alberta, say a suspect in a 2017 murder in that community may have been seen in Kamloops. The shooting death of Michael Mountain happened on October 28, 2017. ...
Mar 19, 2018
Father of hit-and-run victim relieved legal saga is drawing to a close
KAMLOOPS - The father of the teenaged girl who was killed in a 2016 Aberdeen hit-and-run says the family is relieved to know the legal saga surrounding the crash appears to be coming to an end. It was...
Mar 17, 2018
Kamloops RCMP arrest suspect following break in at North Shore business
KAMLOOPS - A 40-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a late night break in at a North Shore business. Kamloops RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter on Tranquille Road around 11 p.m...
Mar 17, 2018
Saddle up and mosey on down to the Kamloops Cowboy Festival
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops has always been a cowboy town. Back in the mid-1800's Fort Kamloops was one of the first places in the BC interior cattle were brought, thanks to the Hudson's Bay Company, and from...
Mar 16, 2018
Kamloops literacy advocate receives award during Social Work Week celebration
KAMLOOPS - This week is Social Work Week in British Columbia. The B.C. Association of Social Workers celebrated in Kamloops by honouring a local woman with a passion for working with vulnerable famili...
Mar 16, 2018
Lots of activities for kids during spring break next week
KAMLOOPS - The kids are out of school for the next week as spring break begins, and there are plenty of activities for children to do around the city. On Friday, students from different schools around...
Mar 16, 2018
Rivershore welcomes first golfers of the season
KAMLOOPS - The first golf course in Kamloops opened on Friday, marking the unofficial start to spring. Rivershore Estate and Golf Links officially welcomed its first golfers of the season after the lo...
Mar 16, 2018
Accused intends to plead guilty in Aberdeen hit-and-run death
KAMLOOPS - The lawyer for the man accused of a 2016 hit-and-run that killed a Kamloops teenager has told BC Supreme Court his client intends to plead guilty. Jason Gourlay is charged with failing to s...
Mar 16, 2018
Chamber hears 'state of the city,' elects new board
KAMLOOPS - “The city of Kamloops is having an awakening.” Those are the words of Mayor Ken Christian, who gave a “State of the City” address to the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce...
Mar 16, 2018
New Kamloops RCMP detachment commander to be named soon
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will soon have a new top cop. Supt. Brad Mueller announced his impending departure in January, after he accepted a new RCMP position in Edmonton. Mayor Ken Christian sa...
Mar 16, 2018
