Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Noble Creek growers band together to get water - and answers
KAMLOOPS - For decades, the Noble Creek Irrigation System supplied water to a number of farms and ranches north of the city. The city-run system that pumps the water to these properties was shut off o...
Aaron Schulze Aug 08, 2023
Naval Security Team visits Kamloops to help increase visibility for new program
KAMLOOPS - Blasting across the water at around 45 knots, it's the role of the Royal Canadian Navy's Naval Security Team to ensure both RCN ships and allied visitors to Canadian waters remain safe and ...
Aaron Schulze Aug 08, 2023
Kamloops prepares for tight water restrictions next week
KAMLOOPS - Starting next Monday (Aug. 14), Kamloops will be implementing extreme watering restrictions. The decision came after the province moved to drought Level 5 and historic low river levels were...
Aaron Schulze Aug 08, 2023
Kamloops mayor pushes back on council statement of support for CAO, criticizes breach of confidentiality
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson says he did not authorize a statement issued by council last week, offering its support to the city's CAO and senior management team.The initial statement,...
James Peters Aug 08, 2023
Bush Creek East wildfire causing issues; other Adams Complex wildfires calmer after long weekend
KAMLOOPS - A pair of wildfires within the Adams Complex have calmed down while one continues to give wildfire crews headaches.Following the B.C. Day long weekend, the Ross Moore Lake wildfire is measu...
James Peters Aug 08, 2023
City of Kamloops nabs seized sports car through provincial grant, will use it to illustrate perils of criminal lifestyle
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops vehicle fleet includes plenty of pickup trucks and compact cars - and now it includes a luxury sports car.In a news release, the city says it has acquired a 2008 Porsch...
James Peters Aug 08, 2023
Kamloops RCMP searching for witnesses of West End brush fire
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are seeking witnesses to a large brush fire that ignited in the West End neighbourhood over the weekend.In a news release issued Tuesday (Aug. 8) morning, RCMP say officers we...
Aaron Schulze Aug 08, 2023
Wildfire prompts TNRD to place 85 properties on evacuation alert
KAMLOOPS - Dozens more properties in the B.C. Interior have been placed on evacuation alert as the Bush Creek East wildfire near Adams Lake fills the air with thick smoke. The Thompson-Nicola Regional...
Dave Barry Aug 07, 2023
TNRD issues evacuation order for 13 properties due to Bush Creek East wildfire
KAMLOOPS - Another evacuation order was issued by the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) due to a wildfire within the Adams Complex.At 4 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 6), the TNRD issued evacuation orders f...
Dave Barry Aug 06, 2023
Wildfire ignites southeast of Little Fort
UPDATE (9 p.m.): The BC Wildfire Service says the Stolle Creek wildfire is being held at two hectares in size. Its suspected cause is unknown.EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - A new wildfire nearly three kilometres...
Dave Barry Aug 06, 2023
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