Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

MP Arnold expecting positive news on Kamloops office
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-Shuswap-Central Rockies Conservative MP Mel Arnold is expecting positive news soon as he looks to add an Kamloops constituency office in addition to his current office in Salmon Ar...
Pattison Media Apr 11, 2026 MP Mel Arnold in Kamloops Friday April 10 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

Barnhartvale Landfill to remain closed Saturday following fire
KAMLOOPS - The city of Kamloops has announced that the Barnhartvale Landfill and Yard Waste Site will remain closed on Saturday (April 11) following a fire Friday night. "Kamloops Fire Rescue is on si...
Pattison Media Apr 11, 2026 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

SD73 students try trades as Heavy Metal Rocks returns for 18th year
KAMLOOPS - The latest edition of Heavy Metal Rocks took over the Tkemlps gravel pit April 8 to 11, giving students in the Kamloops-Thompson School District a chance to explore whether a career in the ...
Pattison Media Apr 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Anthony Corea/CFJC Today)

Lower Sahali business owners frustrated after 'costly' Wednesday morning fire
KAMLOOPS - An early Wednesday (April 8) morning fire at a Lower Sahali business caused about $60,000 in damage, despite the quick work on Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) crews. In a post to social media, W...
Pattison Media Apr 10, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

Marathon of Sport fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics set for Saturday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops and area residents will gather this Saturday (April 11) in a bid to stay active while raising money for Special Olympics. About 200 people are expected to take part in the sixth an...
Pattison Media Apr 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Alessandro Boggio/Thymos Capture via motionball TRU)

Secwepemc Knowledge Keeper Cecilia Dick-DeRose passes away at 91
KAMLOOPS - Cecilia Dick-DeRose was born in 1935 in the village of Esket, the fourth of ten children. She went on to have six children of her own,, and was deliciated to family and ensuring the knowled...
Pattison Media Apr 10, 2026 Cecilia DeRose (Image Credit: Dede DeRose)

Carla Krens honoured with Soveriegn's Medal for Volunteers
KAMLOOPS - A Shuswap woman who now calls Kamloops home has been awarded the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers, one of Canada's highest honours for volunteer service. "Carla Krens is being recognized fo...
Pattison Media Apr 10, 2026 MP Arnold awards Carla Krens (Image Credit: CFJC TOday)

Snowpack conditions presenting limited freshet concerns in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The benchmark survey for assessing seasonal hazards shows a split between northern and southern portions of the province, although snowpack conditions are relatively stable for the Kamloops...
Pattison Media Apr 10, 2026 File photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

Kamloops fire crews respond to grass fire along Shuswap Road
TK'EMLUPS - Update: 3:00 p.m. - A small grass fire near Shuswap Road has been extinguished by Kamloops Fire Rescue crews Friday afternoon (April 10). The call came in just after 2 p.m., citing multipl...
Pattison Media Apr 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Victor Kaisar / CFJC Today)

Quilchena Creek wildfire near Merritt grows to 808ha; reclassified as 'being held'
MERRITT, B.C. - (UPDATE 6:00 p.m.): The BC Wildfire Service says the Quilchena Creek wildfire near Merritt is now an estimated 808 hectares in size, but it is still listed as being held. The fire was ...
Pattison Media Apr 10, 2026 Aerial overview of the Quilchena Creek fire as pictured in the afternoon on April 9, 2026. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)

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