Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Packing tips to make next camping trip a safe one
KAMLOOPS - Think before you go. That’s the message Alan Hobler with Kamloops Search and Rescue is stressing to the public to help ensure your next camping trip is a safe one. Whether you’r...
May 21, 2017
Bat beware, Interior Health warns of the extreme dangers of bat bites
KAMLOOPS - This is the time of year when people could be exposed to bats — and the possibility of getting rabies. Jennifer Jeyes with Interior Health says about 8 per cent of bats that are teste...
May 21, 2017
Sky-high excitement at 50th annual Maymeet
KAMLOOPS - There was plenty of excitement and adrenalin in the air at Kamloops Airport Saturday. Skydivers from B.C, Alberta, Washington State, and Oregon packed Fulton Field to take part in the 50th ...
May 20, 2017
Expect plenty of speed traps on Coquihalla Highway over long weekend
KAMLOOPS - Expect plenty of speed traps along the Coquihalla Highway this weekend. Sergeant Mike Pears of the Central Interior Traffic Services section says they typically see an increase in speeding ...
May 20, 2017
Boaters urged to practice extra safety over May long weekend
KAMLOOPS - Interior boaters are being urged to make safety a top priority when out on the water this May long weekend. North American Safe Boating Awareness Week takes place across Canada from May 20t...
May 20, 2017
Resiliency Centres remain open for another week
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops and Merritt Resiliency Centres are remaining open for another week. The centre’s provide information on disaster financial programs as well clean-up kits to homeowners im...
May 20, 2017
Cherry Creek residents flood fears turn to frustration
KAMLOOPS - Flood fears have turned into frustration for Cherry Creek residents. On Thursday half a dozen property owners were allowed back into their homes after being forced to leave due to high wate...
May 19, 2017
Staying safe on your long weekend camping trip
KAMLOOPS - It's the unofficial kick-off to summer – the Victoria Day Long weekend is traditionally the first warm-weather weekend of the season where people pack up their tents and trailers and ...
May 19, 2017
Warmer temperatures raise concern over river levels
KAMLOOPS - While there is still plenty of concern around the level of the Nicola River this week, the BC River Forecast Centre says the worst may be over for that river. Section Head Dave Campbell say...
May 19, 2017
'Relief' for residents returning to their homes on Ramage Road
KAMLOOPS - Friday morning marked the first time residents along Ramage Road have been back in their home for three weeks. They were evacuated April 27 and weren’t sure when they would return, bu...
May 19, 2017
