Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops RCMP seize swords, drugs and taser during traffic stop
KAMLOOPS - Two men have been arrested after a traffic stop in Valleyview yesterday. At roughly 9:00 p.m. yesterday (Dec. 16), a Kamloops RCMP officer conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle that ran t...
Dec 17, 2018
Kamloops council to consider seeking grant for proposed outdoor skating rink
KAMLOOPS - The idea of an outdoor skating rink in Kamloops is another step closer to becoming a reality - but there’s still plenty of work to do. Tomorrow (Dec. 18), council must consider whethe...
Dec 17, 2018
Man who beat, held former mother-in-law hostage granted appeal
KAMLOOPS - A man convicted of assaulting his ex mother-in-law while holding her in her home against her will has had his sentence reduced by one month. Rudolf Atzenberger, 57 at the time of sentencing...
Dec 17, 2018
It's looking less and less like a White Christmas
KAMLOOPS - Unseasonably warm temperatures and relatively minor precipitation has led to a unique winter experience for the Southern Interior. Environment Canada meteorologist Matt MacDonald says the s...
Dec 17, 2018
Blue River snowmobiling business extends helping hand to less fortunate in Kamloops
BLUE RIVER - A business in Blue River is reaching out to help provide a warmer winter season to the less fortunate in Kamloops. Blue River Sledz has given around $1000 worth of winter coats, pants, an...
Dec 16, 2018
Kamloops Public Market Cooperative hoping for community input
KAMLOOPS - The group leading the charge to bring a fixed, year-round public market space to Kamloops is asking the community for some feedback through an online survey. Kamloops Public Market Cooperat...
Dec 15, 2018
More than 75 campers raise over $38,000 to help eradicate youth homelessness in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Around 5:00 am at the 2nd Annual Camp Out to End Youth Homelessness, and some of the campers are beginning to stir. For Aaron Phipps, a member of the A Way Home Campout Committee, it wasn't...
Dec 15, 2018
Summit Medical Clinic officially closed after quarter century accepting patients
KAMLOOPS - Friday marked the last day of service at the Summit Medical Clinic, which is shutting doors following a lengthy battle to attract enough doctors to the practice. Medical centre manager Dan ...
Dec 14, 2018
Some Westsyde farmers feel heard, more discussions needed after meeting with city
KAMLOOPS - The farmers in Westsyde who rely on the Noble Creek irrigation system got to to meet face to face with city staff and council, some for the first time since the city sent out a letter to al...
Dec 14, 2018
Interior Health suggests a sensible approach to holiday eating
KAMLOOPS - When the Christmas season rolls around, the eating plan goes right out the window. Christmas is a magical time... for snacking. Just ask the fine folks over at Erwin's Fine Bakery and Delic...
Dec 14, 2018
