Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Distracted driving traffic blitz targets Kamloops drivers
KAMLOOPS - The fines and consequences might be a lot harsher, but Kamloops drivers still aren’t getting the message and continue to pick up their cell phones, while behind the wheel. Members of ...
Apr 18, 2018
Wildfire volunteers reflect during National Volunteer Week
KAMLOOPS - Every year Kamloops celebrates its numerous volunteers with a barbecue lunch at the Sandman Centre Plaza during Volunteer Week. This year the 2017 wildfires were fresh on everyone’s m...
Apr 18, 2018
Crime Stoppers seeks Tournament Capital Centre wallet thief
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in identifying an alleged wallet thief at a popular fitness spot in town. On April 9, Crime Stoppers says a male suspect stole som...
Apr 18, 2018
Expect major construction on River Road starting next week
KAMLOOPS - An important link to the Trans Canada Highway in Valleyview will be under construction for much of the spring and summer. The City of Kamloops says work on the River Road reconstruction pro...
Apr 18, 2018
Safety improvements coming to busy Kamloops intersection
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is getting set to address safety concerns at a busy North Shore intersection. The city has contracted Eagle Rock Construction to install a smart right turn channel at t...
Apr 18, 2018
Kamloops Mounties on scene at Sa-Hali Secondary, students safe
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP are no longer on scene at Sa-Hali Secondary School. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie confirms investigators were looking into a social media threat, though they do not believe there is any cr...
Apr 18, 2018
Gourlay addresses Gatey family with statement
KAMLOOPS - The man who admitted to the hit-and-run that killed 16-year-old Jennifer Gatey in November of 2016 in Aberdeen addressed the family in B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday. 43-year-old Jason Gourl...
Apr 17, 2018
Eaglepoint campground plan moves one step forward
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council will have some questions when a campground proposal goes to public hearing next month. The 70-site campground is being proposed for Eaglepoint Golf Resort in Barnhartvale. ...
Apr 17, 2018
Marijuana shop zoning regulations sent to public hearing
KAMLOOPS - Proposed bylaw amendments that would bring cannabis sales in Kamloops in line with alcohol sales have been forwarded to a public hearing. The amendments would specify which zones can accomm...
Apr 17, 2018
Wildfire volunteer recognized by province, celebrated by City of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A woman from Kamloops was recognized for her volunteer work during last year’s wildfire season at a ceremony in Victoria Tuesday. Carolynne Miller was one of six Public Safety Lifelin...
Apr 17, 2018
