Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Fire Rescue advising residents to take precautions amid heat warning
KAMLOOPS - As the heat continues to hover over the Interior, Kamloops Fire Rescue is asking residents to be cautious when going to parks."Everything is dry now," Cpt. Jamie Chase with KFR told CFJC To...
Aaron Schulze Jul 20, 2023
'He'd give you the shirt off his back'; Fundraiser launched for Kamloops man injured in waterfall plunge
KAMLOOPS - A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to benefit a Kamloops man and his family. In a news release, RCMP said a 15-year-old girl was on a hike when she slipped on some rocks and fell into the ...
Aaron Schulze Jul 20, 2023
Open drug use, overdoses up since decriminalization began, say Kamloops RCMP superintendent and fire chief
KAMLOOPS - The city's top cop and its fire chief are in agreement: open drug use and overdose calls have jumped within the City of Kamloops since the province launched its drug decriminalization exper...
Aaron Schulze Jul 20, 2023
Environment Canada issues heat warning for Kamloops heading into the weekend
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops and area will be feeling the heat heading into the weekend. Environment Canada issued a heat warning for the South Thompson region Thursday (July 20) morning. The advisory also cov...
Aaron Schulze Jul 20, 2023
RCMP renew call for information into missing Fort St. John man last known to be in Kamloops
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - RCMP are renewing a call for a missing Fort St. John man whose last known location is believed to be Kamloops. In a news release issued Thursday (July 20) morning, police say 27-...
Aaron Schulze Jul 20, 2023
Kamloops RCMP looking for man who allegedly threatened Valleyview resident with machete
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are searching for a suspect who allegedly threatened someone with a machete in Valleyview last week.In a news release issued Thursday (July 20) morning, RCMP say officers were...
James Peters Jul 20, 2023
Man charged with assault and forcible confinement after victim found in rural Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A man was arrested and held for a bail hearing after Kamloops RCMP were called to an assault report last week.In a news release issued Thursday (July 20) morning, RCMP say the man is charge...
Aaron Schulze Jul 20, 2023
Fundraiser launched for Kamloops man seriously injured in attempt to save his step-daughter
KAMLOOPS - An online fundraiser has been launched for a Kamloops man who attempted to save his step-daughter from a fatal fall at the Akolkolex Falls near Revelstoke. According to organizer Gordon Lea...
Aaron Schulze Jul 20, 2023
Opposition BC United urges government to call state of emergency
KAMLOOPS - The provincial opposition is calling on the NDP government to issue a state of emergency. The recent drought conditions have the BC United party worried for the province's ranchers and farm...
Aaron Schulze Jul 19, 2023
Tim Horton's Camp Day is back and branches are receiving donations
KAMLOOPS - Tim Horton's branches all over the country are raising money to help youth from underserved communities. With "Tim's Camps," kids aged 11-to-16 attend 10-day camp sessions each year that be...
Aaron Schulze Jul 19, 2023
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