Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Changing preference and price possible factors in cemeteries revenue decline
KAMLOOPS - It appears more people are choosing to forego a cremation or traditional burial when they die. Drake Smith, Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation and Funeral Services, says he’...
Kayla Derkach Mar 18, 2017

Seedy Saturday gets Kamloops growers ready for Spring
KAMLOOPS - Like the first crocus that peeks up from the ground or the first robin of the year, Seedy Saturday is a sure sign spring is on it's way. Whether you're looking for advice on gardening, seed...
Kayla Derkach Mar 18, 2017

Kamloops taxi drivers call on province to ease weekend cab shortage
KAMLOOPS - It’s an issue almost everyone has experienced. Waiting for a cab. According to Yellow Cabs Owner Abdul Rasheed, weekend and holiday taxi demand has increased at least 15% throughout t...
Kayla Derkach Mar 18, 2017

New federal regulations mean keep drones away from air traffic
KAMLOOPS - Love them or hate them, they are here to stay. Drones are becoming an increasingly common fixture in our airspace. Whether they are used by professionals like photographers and videographer...
Kayla Derkach Mar 17, 2017

Plenty of boot-scootin' fun at 20th annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival
KAMLOOPS - You won’t find Clint Eastwood or John Wayne at the Cowboy Festival but you’ll find plenty of western spirit. From classic cowboy hats, to paintings, jewelry, sculptures and even...
Kayla Derkach Mar 17, 2017

Truck crashes into Brocklehurst convenience store, injuring clerk
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have confirmed a clerk at the Brocklehurst 7-11 has been taken to hospital after a pickup truck crashed through the store’s front window this morning. The incident happe...
Kayla Derkach Mar 17, 2017

Missing man near Monte Lake located safe
KAMLOOPS - An Ontario man is safe and warm after he was the subject of a night-long search near Monte Lake. Alan Hobler of Kamloops Search and Rescue says the search was launched at about 12:30 a.m. T...
Kayla Derkach Mar 17, 2017

TRU Library layoffs receives failing grade from union members
KAMLOOPS - Several Thompson Rivers University library employees are speaking out after losing their jobs earlier this year. Back in January, six full-time and three part-time staff were laid off at th...
Kayla Derkach Mar 16, 2017

Cost recovery a challenge for Kamloops Parks & Rec in 2016
KAMLOOPS - The city’s 2016 Parks, Recreation & Culture report, released this week at City Hall, is pointing to some areas in the department that have growing expenses, making it more difficu...
Kayla Derkach Mar 16, 2017

Kamloops MLA Terry Lake bids farewell to BC legislature
VICTORIA, B.C. - Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake gave his last speech in the BC Legislature this morning. Lake is retiring from provincial politics after two terms in Victoria. Lake thanked his...
Kayla Derkach Mar 16, 2017

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