Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
North Shuswap, Adams Lake communities told to prepare for evacuation orders in the coming days
LEE CREEK, B.C. - The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) is warning communities on alert due to the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire that they may be put on evacuation order as early as Thursday (Aug. 17).An ...
James Peters Aug 17, 2023
One E-bike recovered, two high-end bikes still missing following downtown Kamloops break-in
KAMLOOPS - One person was arrested, and two others remain outstanding, after a break-in at a downtown Kamloops business.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say three high-end bikes were reportedly taken ...
Aaron Schulze Aug 17, 2023
Kamloops and area, local highways expected to face gusty winds and dry lightning
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops and area and local highways are expected to face challenging storm conditions Thursday (Aug. 17) into Friday.In a special weather statement online, Environment Canada says a dry co...
Aaron Schulze Aug 17, 2023
Arbitrator rules City of Kamloops broke collective agreement with bylaw restructuring, orders negotiation
KAMLOOPS - An arbitrator has ruled the City of Kamloops' 2020 restructuring of its Bylaw Services Department violated the collective agreement with its unionized employees but has stopped short of ord...
Aaron Schulze Aug 16, 2023
Noble Creek Irrigation System users feel heard after marathon council meeting
KAMLOOPS - After nearly six hours of discussion at Tuesday's city council meeting, the Noble Creek Irrigation System decommission date remains intact. However, many walked away from the meeting feelin...
Aaron Schulze Aug 16, 2023
Planned ignitions completed near Ross Moore Lake wildfire; blaze nearly contained
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildfire Service says planned ignitions on the southwest corner of the Ross Moore Lake wildfire have been completed. However, according to Fire Information Officer Forrest Tower, t...
Aug 16, 2023
One road in, one road out: Authorities mull potential mass evacuation in North Shuswap
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District issued an Evacuation Alert for the Lee Creek and Scotch Creek areas - the first time this season. According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, th...
Aaron Schulze Aug 16, 2023
B.C. puts fish protection orders in place as heat, drought persists
BURNABY - The British Columbia government is putting fish protection orders in place for the Thompson Okanagan region as extreme drought conditions affect river levels and threaten the local salmon po...
Aug 16, 2023
City of Merritt enacts severe water restrictions
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt is the latest B.C. community to enact strict water restrictions.By moving to Level 5 Wednesday (Aug. 16), the city is prohibiting lawn watering or garden sprinklers...
Aaron Schulze Aug 16, 2023
Lower East Adams Lake fire surpasses 10,000 ha; evacuation alert issued for Scotch Creek
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is taking even more precautions due to threat the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, placing the entire community of Scotch Creek on eva...
Aaron Schulze Aug 16, 2023
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