Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops budgeting for more RCMP officers, hoping to cut down on OT costs
KAMLOOPS - The city is budgeting for the RCMP to add three more members in 2018 at a cost of $525,000 - and six more in the next four years to bring the total number of officers in Kamloops to 129. &#...
Nov 28, 2017
Kamloops RCMP seeking suspects after shots fired on North Shore
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are trying to track down suspects involved in firing a gun around Carson Crescent on the North Shore last night. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says police received numerous reports of sho...
Nov 28, 2017
'Intense bursts of snow' expected on Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt
KAMLOOPS - The Coquihalla Highway is once again under a snowfall warning. Environment Canada says a cold front moving across the highway will result in a heavy snowfall between Hope and Merritt. Accum...
Nov 28, 2017
Kamloops SPCA receives special donation
KAMLOOPS - Christmas came early for the cats at the Kamloops SPCA. One local animal love made a donation which will make many felines more comfortable as they wait for their forever homes. Kitten test...
Nov 27, 2017
City of Kamloops seeks public's feedback on McArthur Island
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents wanting their say on the future use of the former McArthur Island Golf Course land are invited to participate in one of two open houses it plans to hold starting this wee...
Nov 27, 2017
Toy House campaign collecting gifts for Christmas Amalgamated
KAMLOOPS - The annual Toy House campaign for Christmas Amalgamated kicked off Monday morning, as RONA and B100 distributed collection boxes around the city. The toy houses will be filled with gifts fo...
Nov 27, 2017
Merger in the works for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops will undergo some big changes starting next year. The social agency tasked with offering mentoring services to Kamloops and area youth will merge with B...
Nov 27, 2017
Kamloops Lions Clubs go bowling for dogs
KAMLOOPS - On Sunday, dozens of bowlers were knocking down pins for a good cause at Falcon Lanes in Valleyview, as the second annual Lions Club Dog Bowl took place. The event is hosted by several Lion...
Nov 27, 2017
Newly renovated Maverick Manor to open Dec 1
KAMLOOPS - The newly renovated Maverick Manor is set to open December 1. A year ago ASK Wellness announced it had partnered with the City of Kamloops, B.C. Housing and other community groups to conver...
Nov 26, 2017
Operation Red Nose has steady opening weekend
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Operation Red Nose had a steady opening weekend. Spokesperson Katie Klassen says the safe ride home volunteer service provided 30 rides on Friday and 67 on Saturday. “Opening...
Nov 26, 2017
