Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Sexual harassment legislation 'long overdue' says Kamloops MP
KAMLOOPS - MPs are back to work in Ottawa this week and the focus early on has been on new legislation regarding sexual harassment in the workplace. “I think it’s very appropriate given th...
Jan 30, 2018
Kamloops RCMP say missing persons files draining resources
KAMLOOPS - The RCMP Superintendent says a growing number of missing persons files is draining on resources at the Kamloops detachment and something needs to change. In his address to the community saf...
Jan 30, 2018
Big Sugar to rock Sun Peaks this summer
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Sun Peaks Resort will turn up the volume for this year’s Canada Day weekend celebrations. The resort has announced Canadian Rock staple Big Sugar as its headliner for the weeke...
Jan 30, 2018
Counterfeit alert: phony U.S. fifties making the rounds
KAMLOOPS - Business owners beware: phony U.S. fifty dollar bills are making the rounds. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says over the past week three different businesses in town have reported to poli...
Jan 30, 2018
New Life Community Kamloops executive director stepping down
KAMLOOPS - The public face of local non-profit agency New Life Community Kamloops has announced he’s stepping down. Executive Director Stan Dueck is retiring and will depart the position in Apri...
Jan 30, 2018
Kamloops RCMP seek missing woman
KAMLOOPS - Update: Police say the woman has been located. Earlier: Mounties are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 29 year old woman. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says Jessica Ro...
Jan 29, 2018
Kamloops man dies in snowmobiling accident near Barriere
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man died in a snowmobiling mishap just outside of Barriere over the weekend. Kamloops Search and Rescue Search Manager Alan Hobler says they were first notified of the incident a...
Jan 29, 2018
Parents at Westmount Elementary raise red flag following 'near miss'
KAMLOOPS - A “near miss” involving a student at Westmount Elementary School in Kamloops has parents speaking out. Leanna Werely - a mother of two including a five year old kindergarten stu...
Jan 29, 2018
Increasing gun violence still a major concern for Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - 2017 was an unprecedented year with respect to shooting incidents - twice as many as 2016 and the upward trend is a concern for the Kamloops RCMP going into this year. “I think what w...
Jan 29, 2018
Mueller says Kamloops RCMP detachment is 'well-positioned' for new superintendent
KAMLOOPS - Days after we learned Supt. Brad Mueller will be leaving his role heading up the Kamloops detachment, he attended what is likely his final police committee meeting on Monday. Mueller thanke...
Jan 29, 2018
