Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

KAMLOOPS - The 42nd annual Kamloopa Powwow was filled with thousands at the Arbor on Tk'emlups Powwow grounds. A three-day event filled with music, dancing and vendors to display their artwork for eve...

BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said planned ignitions occurred on the Ross Moore Lake wildfire yesterday and that has produced a column of smoke visible from Kamloops. The information officer for the Ross...

KAMLOOPS - RCMP say the man whose body was found in the 600-block of Paul Lake Road just outside of Kamloops this week fell victim to foul play.In a news release issued late Saturday afternoon (Aug. 5...

LYTTON, B.C. - A fire that has burned along Highway 12 near Lytton since mid-July caused a small evacuation order Friday (Aug. 4).The Thompson Nicola Regional District says residents of two properties...

ADAMS LAKE, B.C. - When flames raced toward a community of homes and cabins on the east side of Adams Lake Wednesday (Aug. 2), B.C. Wildfire Service ground crews sprung into action.WATCH: (Video Credi...

KAMLOOPS - The arbor at Tk'emlps Powwow grounds is hosting thousands of drummers, singers, dancers and their families this weekend to compete at Kamloopa Powwow. The event that kicks off tonight, is t...

KAMLOOPS - The first Friday in August each year is celebrated as International Beer Day, just in case you needed another reason to crack a cold one. On a warm August afternoon, there aren't many thing...

MERRITT, B.C. - Less than one month after it was enacted, Interior Health has lifted its beach closure for Nicola Lake.The beaches were closed on July 13 due to an algae bloom.In a news release issued...

ADAMS LAKE, B.C. - Thompson Nicola Regional District officials are enacting some temporary safety restrictions on Adams Lake, with wildfires approaching the water on both sides.In a news release issue...

KAMLOOPS - RCMP are investigating a stabbing that took place on the Kamloops North Shore Wednesday (Aug. 2).In a news release, Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet of Kamloops RCMP says it happened at about 1:3...