Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
City of Kamloops working to reduce wildfire fuels in interface areas
KAMLOOPS - Living in Dufferin is somewhat idyllic. New homes that back right onto trails in Kenna Cartwright Park, accessible in a few steps. “It’s great. We’re close to absolutely e...
Jun 26, 2017
Construction complete on memorial bench in honour of Jennifer Gatey
KAMLOOPS - Eight months after 16-year-old Jennifer Gatey was killed in a hit and run in Aberdeen, a memorial bench in her name is finished and on display. City of Kamloops staff put the final touches ...
Jun 26, 2017
Dew Drop fire explodes to 200 hectares, still out of control
KAMLOOPS - An out-of-control wildfire that stemmed from a controlled burn west of Kamloops has exploded to 200 hectares in size. The Dew Drop fire, about 12 kilometres west of Kamloops in Lac Du Bois ...
Jun 26, 2017
Hot, dry conditions to persist this week, increasing fire risk
KAMLOOPS - It was a hot weekend in Kamloops and around the province, breaking heat records in places like Lytton and areas on the Coast. But with the rising temperatures has come an increased fire ris...
Jun 26, 2017
Late night drive-thru employee helps nab prohibited driver
KAMLOOPS - A prohibited driver is in more hot water after a keen-eyed McDonald’s employee spotted something off with a drive-thru customer this morning. Just after 1:00 a.m., the man was going t...
Jun 26, 2017
Naked man taken to hospital after early morning jaunt
KAMLOOPS - RCMP had to shut down traffic on Columbia Street near First Avenue early this morning, trying to corral a naked, agitated man. Witnesses said the man was “displaying angry behaviour,&...
Jun 26, 2017
Porta potty a poor hiding place for gasoline theft suspect
KAMLOOPS - A gasoline theft suspect found a construction site porta potty was an ineffective place to hide from police this morning. A Juniper Ridge resident called RCMP at about 4:00 a.m., reporting ...
Jun 26, 2017
Hot weekend sends temperature to near or above record levels
KAMLOOPS - The warm weather is expected to be with us all week, and the long range forecast for the July 1st celebrations indicate sunny skies and highs in the low thirties. We came close to setting a...
Jun 26, 2017
Missing person located
KAMLOOPS - UPDATED: This person has been located. EARLER: RCMP are looking for help in finding a missing 34 -year old Kamloops woman. Clarice Krause was last seen by her family last Friday, June 23rd,...
Jun 26, 2017
New Life Community Kamloops seeks summer supplies for homeless
KAMLOOPS - New Life Community Kamloops is asking for supplies to help the homeless beat the heat. Executive Director Stan Dueck says most homeless people wear heavy clothing year round as night temper...
Jun 25, 2017
