Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

KAMLOOPS - Three people are facing numerous charges after a series of Kamloops-area crimes, including a recent break-and-enter at the Heffley Creek Store.In a news release, Supt. Jeff Pelley of Kamloo...

KAMLOOPS - Widespread smoke is expected to linger around Kamloops for Wednesday (Aug. 16) and Thursday.In a smoky skies bulletin online, Environment Canada says the South Thompson region, along with t...

CHASE, B.C. - A new evacuation alert was issued by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Wednesday (Aug. 16) morning.In a news release, the CSRD says the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire is incr...

CHASE, B.C. - As fire behaviour continues to become more active, the Shuswap Emergency Program moved one of its Structure Protection Units to the Gateway Lakeview Resort entrance and another at the Sc...

KAMLOOPS - The Noble Creek Irrigation System's days are still numbered, but Kamloops council has given users some reason for hope.After nearly six hours of discussion on the issue Tuesday (Aug. 15), K...

KAMLOOPS - Humans are not the only ones being affected by the heat. Even though pets can't use words to describe how they are feeling, they do show symptoms to their owners. "Signs of heat exhaustion,...

KAMLOOPS - With an extreme heat warning in place during daylight hours, and daytime highs expected to remain in the mid-30s until at least Thursday (Aug. 17), the City of Kamloops has some tips to hel...

KAMLOOPS - With the onset of hot and dry conditions once again, much of the Kamloops Fire Centre has returned to an extreme fire danger rating.However, the City of Kamloops says it has no plans to clo...

LITTLE FORT, B.C. - B.C. Wildfire Service crews are keeping an eye on a new wildfire that was first spotted Monday (Aug. 14) in the North Thompson Valley. The North Saskum Lake fire is burning east of...

KAMLOOPS - Tuesday (Aug. 15) will see a second day of planned ignitions around the Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops. The B.C. Wildfire Service says about 40 per cent of its planned ignition ...