Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Public warns of Shuswap man with history of assaulting sex trade workers appearing on dating apps
VERNON - A man who was convicted for violent crimes against sex workers has reportedly reappeared online and trying to connect with women. Posts on social media show Curtis Sagmoen, going by the name ...
Jan 16, 2025
Kamloops wildfire officer on ground in Los Angeles describes 'horrific' devastation, 'astronomical' scale of fire fight
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - Karley Desrosiers is compartmentalizing destruction witnessed while touring areas of Los Angeles impacted by wildfires that have killed at least 25 and displaced more than 100,00...
Jan 15, 2025
Brightest among WolfPack expecting astute challenge from Spartans
KAMLOOPS -- With six wins and six losses this season, the TRU WolfPack men's basketball team is on pace to reach the Canada West playoffs on merit for the first time since the 2019-20 season. With a v...
Jan 15, 2025
BC Timber Sales review launched, with forestry sector policy action pledged within six months
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - The provincial government announced this week that a new task force has been named to review and produce new policy recommendations to leverage BC Timber Sales. "Thousands of job...
Jan 15, 2025
Judge reserves decision in court challenge to Build Kamloops alternative approval process
KAMLOOPS - It was a long day in court for the City of Kamloops on Wednesday (Jan. 15) as its lawyers faced a petition from local resident Kathrine Wunderlich with regards to the alternative approval p...
Jan 15, 2025
RCMP release photos of man suspected of stealing skis from Sun Peaks hotel
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - RCMP would like your help tracking down a man suspected of stealing skis from a Sun Peaks hotel. In a news release, Tk'emlups Rural RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the the...
Jan 15, 2025
Public information session planned to spell out potential changes to Kamloops' building bylaw
KAMLOOPS - Contractors, developers, suppliers, tradespeople and homeowners considering renovations are being alerted about potential changes to the City of Kamloops' building bylaw. A public informati...
Jan 15, 2025
Frustrated Kamloops parents warn community as racist vandalism prompts police investigation
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are looking into a number of recent vandalism and mischief reports after two properties were damaged and spray-painted with derogatory language and racial slurs. The firs...
Jan 15, 2025
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes mischief, pair of impaired collisions
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 306 calls for service from Friday, Jan. 10 to 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2024. Below are some incidents police attended. Garden bed collision A w...
Jan 15, 2025
Lillooet emergency department to temporarily close for the first time in 2025
LILLOOET, B.C. - The first temporary closure of an Interior Health emergency department in 2025 is affecting residents in Lillooet. Interior Health says the emergency department at Lillooet Hospital a...
Jan 15, 2025
