Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
City, Fire Chief urge caution as grassfire in Kenna Cartwright Park under control
KAMLOOPS - A grassfire that sparked near the Reservoir Trail at Kenna Cartwright Park Saturday (May 24) is currently under control, though it hadn't yet been extinguished as of the most recent update....
May 25, 2025
Former Ashcroft Mayor, Fire Chief Rod Craggs dies at 97
ASHCROFT, B.C. - The community of Ashcroft is mourning the passing of former Mayor Rod Craggs, who also served as Fire Chief.In a post on Facebook, current Ashcroft Mayor Barbara Roden says Craggs die...
May 25, 2025
UPDATE: Grassfire near Home Depot in Kamloops being held at 1.1 hectares
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 6:40 p.m.): A grassfire near the Reservoir Trail at Kenna Cartwright Park is currently being held at 1.1 hectares in size, according to the BC Wildfire Service. That means the fire ...
May 24, 2025
New accessible viewing platform, trail opens at Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park
CLEARWATER, B.C. - A new accessible viewing platform at Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park has opened to the public Saturday (May 24), about a year after a similar platform was opened at Helm...
May 24, 2025
Lillooet ER to be closed for 51 hours this weekend; 31st closure of 2025
LILLOOET - Residents in Lillooet and area will be without emergency room coverage for 51 hours this weekend. Interior Health says the ER at the Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre will be closed betwe...
May 24, 2025
Meikle, Bond reflect on first CFL game experience with Lions; injured Bond changes positions
KAMLOOPS - Two BC Lions hopefuls from Kamloops saw their first CFL action against the Calgary Stampeders this past Monday in a pre-season game in Victoria. Receiver Colton Meikle took the field on mor...
May 23, 2025
Kamloops residents dive into local history for 125th anniversary of Pleasant Street Cemetery
KAMLOOPS - One of the oldest cemeteries in Kamloops, along Pleasant Street, will be 125 years old this weekend (May 25). A commemoration will include a new flower garden display, educational presentat...
May 23, 2025
Alzheimer's Society of BC fundraising walk returns Sunday
KAMLOOPS - The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's is set to return to the Tournament Capital Centre this Sunday (May 25), raising money for the Alzheimer's Society of BC. The event is the organ...
May 23, 2025
New provincial funding set to help Merritt design and build set-back dikes, acquire properties
MERRITT - The City of Merritt says it has received approximately $3.4 million from the provincial government to improve its flood protection infrastructure. It says the money will go towards Phase 1 o...
May 23, 2025
City offers updates on Tranquille Road, Overlanders Bridge construction projects
KAMLOOPS - City of Kamloops staff members offered updates on Friday (May 23) on two major construction projects expected to begin in June. Phase 3 of the Tranquille Road Sanitary Main and Road Enhance...
May 23, 2025
