Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Logan Lake mayor fears 'temporary' redeployment could spell doom for local RCMP detachment
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - The mayor of Logan Lake is asking the RCMP for a public meeting in the community after learning of plans to decrease service to the local detachment.RCMP officials spoke to Logan La...
Jun 20, 2019 Logan Lake Mayor Robin Smith (File Photo. Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Slower spring allows for more KSAR training ahead of summer season
KAMLOOPS - A slower spring for call outs and rescues has allowed Kamloops Search and Rescue members to get in more training. Of the 18 searches undertaken so far this year, KSAR's Jenn Stahn says they...
Jun 20, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Work to start immediately on Sagebrush Theatre roof
KAMLOOPS - A local contractor has been hired to start repairing the Sagebrush Theatre roof. In a news release, Western Canada Theatre says A&T Project Development will begin work immediately. This...
Jun 20, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Andrew Cooper
Laid-off Vavenby mill workers exploring job prospects — including Trans Mountain pipeline
CLEARWATER, B.C. - With 178 positions impacted by a mill closure in Vavenby, Canfor hosted a job fair in Clearwater yesterday for its employees. The event was all part of an effort to guide worker's p...
Jun 20, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
UPDATE: Missing Williams Lake man located
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP say the Williams Lake man reported missing this week has been located.
Jun 20, 2019
UPDATE: Power restored to BC Hydro customers in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Crews have now restored power to the area.EARLIER: BC Hydro is investigating a power outage affect just over 3,800 customers in Kamloops.The outage map shows areas in Aberdeen, Uppe...
Jun 20, 2019 Image Credit: BC Hydro
Traffic stop in downtown Kamloops nets weapons
KAMLOOPS - A man and woman from Kamloops are facing charges after a traffic stop downtown.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says in a news release that at 2:00 a.m. June 19, an officer did ...
Jun 20, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Fire breaks out near Cinnamon Ridge Compost Facility
KAMLOOPS - A fire south of the Cinnamon Ridge composting site drew a large response from local firefighters. A fire south of the Cinnamon Ridge composting site drew a large response from local firefig...
Jun 19, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Family celebrates return of man missing for three days
KAMLOOPS - The family of Lorne Hamer-Jackson is overjoyed today, following his safe return. Hamer-Jackson had gone missing some time overnight Saturday, leaving his home in Brocklehurst in his wife's ...
Jun 19, 2019 Lorne embraces his mother after his return (Image Credit: Hamer-Jackson family)
Simpcw First Nation's opposition to Canfor asset transfer backed by District of Clearwater
CLEARWATER, B.C. - Following the closure of its Vavenby Mill, Canfor plans to sell its forest rights to Interfor. However, that plan has been met with some opposition from the Clearwater community. St...
Jun 19, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
