Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Interior Health: Relocated Ashcroft residents going home
Ashcroft residents who were evacuated on July 19 by Interior Health due to threat from the Shetland Creek wildfire are going home on Saturday (Aug. 10), according to an Interior Health media release. ...
Marty Hastings Aug 10, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for South Thompson area
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the South Thompson area at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday (Aug. 10), noting conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms t...
Marty Hastings Aug 10, 2024
Shetland Creek wildfire: evacuation alerts rescinded for some in Blue Sky Country
Many properties that were under threat due to the Shetland Creek wildfire in the Spences Bridge and Northern Hat Creek areas had evacuation alerts downgraded to all clear notices on Friday. The Thomps...
Aaron Schulze Aug 10, 2024
Evacuation order in place for Kuyakuz Lake area
The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre on Friday (Aug. 9) night issued an evacuation order for 30 parcels in the Kuyakuz Lake Area due to immediate danger to life safety due to fire...
Aug 10, 2024
BC Wildlife Park prepares for busy fall after slight dip in attendance due to heat
KAMLOOPS- The BC Wildlife Park has had a busy summer as they continue to welcome residents from all over Kamloops. However, the intense heat in early July has had its effect, resulting in fewer visito...
Aug 09, 2024
TATTLE OF HASTINGS: The Cipher of the Hog at Rotary RibFest 2024
KAMLOOPS - In this special edition of The Tattle of Hastings, we sent Marty the Rib-porter down to Rotary Ribfest at Riverside Park to speak with the ribbers. His goal: find out more about the secrets...
Aug 09, 2024
TRU welding students deliver new bear cage to BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - A federal grant program has helped both the BC Wildlife Park and Thompson Rivers University trades programs as they partnered to create a new bear cage for the park. The Foundations Welding...
Marty Hastings Aug 09, 2024
Skwlāx to host one-year wildfire commemoration event
SKWLAX - What was engulfed in flames and dark smoke last August in Skwlx te Secwepemclecw territory is still charred, but regrowth and rebuilding is coming into view. Skwlx is preparing to commemorate...
Aug 09, 2024
Shuswap businesses experiencing mid-summer return to typical visitor season
SHUSWAP LAKE, B.C. - The Bush Creek East wildfire of 2023 was a jarring sight for people in the Shuswap region. It destroyed homes and properties, and the fire also brought an abrupt halt to the usual...
Marty Hastings Aug 09, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kamloops and area Friday
KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Fraser Canyon, Nicola and South Thompson regions Friday (Aug. 9). Environment Canada states conditions are favourable for the development of...
Aug 09, 2024
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