Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Chance of rain, lightning moves in for the long weekend
KAMLOOPS - After a long stretch of sunshine and heat, Environment Canada says the B.C. Interior is due for a change this weekend.Forecaster Doug Lundquist says showers are possible Saturday and Sunday...
Aug 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Local MLA calls public inquiry into B.C. gas prices a "sham"
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar says the public inquiry into provincial gas prices was a "sham." Milobar, who is the B.C. Liberal critic for environment and climate change, says t...
Aug 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
KFR returns Friday to find hot spots at Rose Hill car fire site
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews were back at the scene of a suspicious car fire off Rose Hill Road Friday morning.The fire broke out at about 8:25 p.m. Thursday, with Kamloops Fire Rescue crews ...
Aug 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops resident among those arrested after cocaine seized in Edmonton drug investigation
EDMONTON - Three British Columbia residents are facing numerous drug trafficking-related charges after an Edmonton investigation yielded cocaine, cash and cars.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Tea...
Aug 30, 2019 Image Credit: ALERT
Vehicle fire handled quickly by KFR Crews Thursday night.
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire and Rescue crews made quick work of a vehicle fire up on Rose Hill Road last night (August 29). Platoon Captain Daryl Cooper says the fire was reported around 10:00 PM last ni...
Aug 29, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Andrew Karpiak
Memorial bench unveiled in Riverside Park in time for International Overdose Awareness Day
KAMLOOPS - A bench now overlooks the South Thompson River from Riverside Park - awaiting curious, and heavy hearts. Sandra Tully's son, Ryan, died of a fatal overdose over three years ago, and today S...
Aug 29, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Crews responding to trailer fire in Chase
CHASE, B.C. - Several residents in Chase are reporting a fire at the Whispering Pines Trailer Park in the village.Chase Fire Department has not yet responded to a request for comment.Pictures appear t...
Aug 29, 2019 Image Credit: Facebook / Nicole Clarke
Officials urge caution with campfires, outdoor activities ahead of long weekend
KAMLOOPS - Rainfall has helped several areas in the province have a milder wildfire season, but with the last long weekend of the summer upon us, outdoor enthusiasts are being reminded to take caution...
Aug 29, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
KFR and B.C. Wildfire contain wildfire in Batchelor Hills
KAMLOOPS -Kamloops Fire and Rescue and Wildfire B.C. crews worked quickly last night to hold down a small wildfire in the Batchelor Hills area. Platoon Captain Daryl Cooper says the fire was called in...
Aug 29, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Fire crews respond to wildfire above Batchelor Hills
KAMLOOPS - A wildfire has broken out above the Batchelor Hills area of Kamloops. Smoke was intially spotted in the early evening hours Wednesday. Kamloops Fire Rescue responded to the wildfire with at...
Aug 28, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
