Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops flood situation under control according to City
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - It appears the flood situation is under control in Kamloops. In a press release, Tammy Robertson, Information Officer with the City of Kamloops, says there were no reports of any sign...
May 12, 2017
Kamloops first downtown pride parade coming this summer
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Expect a rainbow of colour in downtown Kamloops this summer. The cities first Pride Parade titled ‘Out in the Street’ is scheduled to take place August 20th beginning at R...
May 12, 2017
TNRD opens Resiliency Centres for flood victims
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is opening up a help centre for people impacted by flooding. The ‘Resiliency Centre’ will be set up at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and C...
May 12, 2017
River Forecast Centre issues flood watch for Central and Southern Interior
KAMLOOPS - The River Forecast Centre is issuing a flood watch for streams and rivers around the Central and Southern Interior. Areas under the watch include the Coldwater River, Nicola River, and Bona...
May 11, 2017
Children learn about traditional territory during fish harvest, relocation
KAMLOOPS - Jacko Lake and the land surrounding is sacred to the Secwepemc people. Today, May 11, SSN staff spent the morning teaching young children the importance of being stewards of the land. High ...
May 11, 2017
Cherry Creek residents on flood alert again with more rain
CHERRY CREEK, B.C. - The flood watch is still in effect around the Thompson region, and with rain falling most of Thursday, concerns are rising, as are water levels along Cherry Creek. WATCH: Full rep...
May 11, 2017
MS Month aims to raise awareness on disease symptoms and treatment
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - May is Multiple Sclerosis month. Canada has the highest occurrence of the disease anywhere in the world, which attacks the central nervous system. Health workers as well those affecte...
May 11, 2017
Crews make quick work of motel fire in Valleyview
Kamloops Fire Rescue crews made quick work of a fire at a Valleyview motel this morning. At about 11:35 a.m., multiple people called 911 reporting smoke spewing from the King’s Motor Inn on the ...
May 11, 2017
Crime reduction programs, weather contribute to dropping crime rate
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say its crime reduction programs had a big impact during the first quarter of 2017. Statistics released today show a 19 per cent drop in property crime and a six per cent decrease in &...
May 11, 2017
Kamloops Airport reports surprise passenger traffic bump
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Airport got an unexpected passenger traffic bump last month. Numbers released today show more than 26,000 people flew through Fulton Field in April. That’s up six per cen...
May 11, 2017
