Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Peer Ambassadors Network hoping to continue work on Kamloops North Shore after pilot
KAMLOOPS - The Peer Ambassadors Network (PAN) has made use of its lived-experience members over the last two months on the North Shore. Coordinator Glenn Hilke says the impact on the community has bee...
Aug 30, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
New non-profit in place to train working dogs from future KSAR base
KAMLOOPS - Earlier this spring, the Cooper Family announced recipients of the $40 million Wings Above Kamloops investment - including the BC Search Dog Association. However, after the association decl...
Aug 30, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
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
