Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Elderly man arrested after gun complaint
KAMLOOPS - A confrontation between an elderly man and his caregivers ended peacefully this afternoon. Police were called to a home on Desmond Street at about 2:15 p.m., where a distraught 73 year old ...
Kayla Derkach Apr 18, 2017
Sun Peaks winter season now complete
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Sun Peaks Resort wrapped up its winter season over the weekend. Chief Marketing Officer Aidan Kelly says final visitor numbers should be compiled later this week. Kelly notes the res...
Kayla Derkach Apr 18, 2017
Passenger numbers continue to decline at the Kamloops Airport
KAMLOOPS - More than 29,000 people flew through the Kamloops Airport last month, down just 1.5 per cent from the same month in 2016. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is still down nearly six per cent. ...
Kayla Derkach Apr 18, 2017
RCMP arrest man sharpening knife on a Kamloops bus
KAMLOOPS - Passengers on a BC Transit Bus had an uncomfortable ride Monday night. Around 7:20 p.m. a 54-year-old man was allegedly sharpening a knife on the bus. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says the bus driver ...
Kayla Derkach Apr 18, 2017
Neighbours feud over the Wanda Sue
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has never confirmed what caused the damage to the riverbank near Thompson Drive in Valleyview, but area residents say it was an old paddle wheeler that broke loose unde...
Kayla Derkach Apr 17, 2017
Family of John Dormer remembers his impact as dad, mayor of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The family of John Dormer says he was the best father and husband - a kind, genuine man who would always brighten up a room. “It’s still a shock,” said his son Dave Dormer...
Kayla Derkach Apr 17, 2017
Hundreds feast on Easter Monday turkey dinner at New Life
KAMLOOPS - New Life Community Kamloops was hopping with activity on Monday, as volunteers served dozens of the city’s home a turkey dinner for Easter. Plates of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing...
Kayla Derkach Apr 17, 2017
Volunteers clean up Cooney Bay
KAMLOOPS - Instead of relaxing on their long weekend, a local group headed to the shores of Kamloops Lake and the Thompson River to pick up garbage. Around a dozen people pitched in to help clean up t...
Kayla Derkach Apr 17, 2017
Sikh community comes together for Vaisakhi celebration
KAMLOOPS - The Sikh community came together to celebrate Vaisakhi in Kamloops Saturday afternoon. Vaisakhi is a special celebration for those of the Sikh religion. It commemorates the coronation of th...
Kayla Derkach Apr 16, 2017
Classic car parade wows onlookers in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The 47th Annual Kamloops Easter Parade wound it’s way through the city Sunday Afternoon, with close to 100 classic vehicles driving from the Dunes to Riverside Park. The shiny old car...
Kayla Derkach Apr 16, 2017
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