Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
River levels drop; risk remains high
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says there is good news and bad news for the Thompson Rivers through the city. Utility Services Manager Greg Wightman says for now, it appears the flood risk has waned....
Jun 20, 2017
Cyclist injured in Columbia Street collision
KAMLOOPS - A cyclist was injured after a collision with a pickup truck in Sahali this afternoon. The collision took place at about 3:00 p.m., near the entrance to the Hospitality Inn on Columbia Stree...
Jun 20, 2017
Foot chase leads to arrest in Brocklehurst
KAMLOOPS - A 24 year old Kamloops man is in custody after a failed run from police this afternoon. RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says officers were called to Brocklehurst over the noon hour to investigate so...
Jun 20, 2017
SLR's final Ajax report outlines air quality concerns, boasts economic benefits
KAMLOOPS - When SLR presented its initial findings last year, KGHM promised 94% dust mitigation, which the environmental consultant said would be a difficult feat. At Monday night’s meeting, SLR...
Jun 20, 2017
Unseasonably quiet fire season continues, hot weather coming
KAMLOOPS - It’s a fire season that so far has proven unusually quiet. The wet spring in Kamloops, with record rainfall, means there is less threat of fire in the backcountry. “To date, the...
Jun 19, 2017
Blackwell Dairy Farm owner eager to rebuild, grateful for community support
KAMLOOPS - The investigation into a fire at Blackwell Dairy Farm is now in full swing. Despite a giant hit to its operations, the farm is continuing to supply milk to market, however, not under Blackw...
Jun 19, 2017
ASK Wellness pleased with new mobile overdose prevention site
KAMLOOPS - Nearly two weeks since Interior Health and ASK Wellness launched a mobile overdose prevention services between the north and south shores and ASK Wellness is pleased with the results. Howev...
Jun 19, 2017
Changes coming to Kamloops bylaw department
KAMLOOPS - A comprehensive review of the City of Kamloops Bylaw Enforcement Division has been finished, and city council will hear the results at a workshop tomorrow. Corporate Services and Community ...
Jun 19, 2017
Police warn Kamloops businesses about fake U.S. bills
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are warning Kamloops businesses after the discovery of counterfeit US $20 bills. Police say over the past week, some businesses have inadvertently accepted the fakes, and others have r...
Jun 19, 2017
Harm reduction seminar planned for Kamloops parents
KAMLOOPS - Police are teaming up with the Kamloops-Thompson School District, Phoenix Centre and Interior Chemical Dependency Office to educate parents about drug use and harm reduction. The agencies w...
Jun 19, 2017
