Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

New studio could be start of big boost for film industry
KAMLOOPS - The local film industry has been on the verge of bigger things for many years. But some changes are coming into effect that may bring those bigger things closer to reality. Local company Ma...
Kayla Derkach Aug 28, 2017

Premier set to return to interior to look at wildfire damage
KAMLOOPS - Premier John Horgan is set to return to B-C’s Interior today to once again visit areas affected by this year’s devastating wildfire season. Horgan is scheduled to make stops in ...
Kayla Derkach Aug 28, 2017

Former City Councillor known for his love of life passes away
KAMLOOPS -UPDATE - A former Kamloops alderman known for his infectious laugh and big smile has passed away. Dave Gracey was a council member from 1999-2002. He was involved heavily with youth, and the...
Kayla Derkach Aug 27, 2017

Conservative leader comes to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Canada's new Conservative Party leader will be paying a visit to Kamloops next week. Andrew Scheer will be at a Conservative barbecue Wednesday up at Tod Mountain Thoroughbreds. The barbecu...
Kayla Derkach Aug 26, 2017

Campfire set by homeless man gets away
KAMLOOPS - Fire crews reacted quickly last night after a campfire got out of control near the trail at Pioneer Park. The fire was apparently started by a homeless person but got away and into the bush...
Kayla Derkach Aug 26, 2017

Hit and run sends woman to hospital
KAMLOOPS - RCMP investigating a late-afternoon accident Friday that sent one woman to hospital after she was hit by a vehicle while walking her bike across Fortune Drive. In a news release, Sergeant B...
Kayla Derkach Aug 26, 2017

Non-profit director Hilke seeks Kamloops mayor's chair
KAMLOOPS - Glenn Hilke says he sees a deficit in the City of Kamloops leadership department, and he believes he can fill it. That’s why the non-profit director filed his nomination papers to run...
Kayla Derkach Aug 25, 2017

McKenzie joins mayoral race to bring Kamloops together
KAMLOOPS - The ballot for the September 30 by-election will list at least five candidates running for mayor of Kamloops. The latest entry into the race is Mike McKenzie, a self-described “local ...
Kayla Derkach Aug 25, 2017

Kamloops by-election ballot set
KAMLOOPS - The ballot is set for the September 30 City of Kamloops by-election. After the 4:00 p.m. August 25 deadline passed, there were six candidates confirmed for the mayor’s chair, and 22 f...
Kayla Derkach Aug 25, 2017

Rebuilt Westsyde Pool to re-open Sept. 8
KAMLOOPS - After more than two years of construction, the rebuilt Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre will re-open to the public two weeks from today, on Friday, September 8. From 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ...
Kayla Derkach Aug 25, 2017

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