Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Search and Rescue emphasizing recreation safety after multiple searches for out-of-bounds skiers
KAMLOOPS - It's been a busy two weeks for search and rescue teams in the Kamloops area. Since November 30, they've been called out to four separate searches in the Sun Peaks area, with the most recent...
Dec 16, 2024
Local postal workers frustrated by federal move to pause Canada Post strike
KAMLOOPS - Postal workers across the country have been ordered back to work and, in Kamloops, the union members walking picket lines over the past month are frustrated with the federal government's in...
Dec 16, 2024
TNRD 2025 budget approved in principle with 7.86 per cent tax increase
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District's (TNRD) Board of Directors have approved the 2025 budget in principle, though work to further reduce the impact to taxpayers is still ongoing. Residen...
Dec 16, 2024
CSRD urging caution after safety concerns raised on Bruhn bridge detour route
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is urging drivers on HIghway 97A and 97B to be cautious of traffic pattern changes as work to replace the R.W. Bruhn Bridge in Sicamous...
Dec 16, 2024
'Make good choices': Sun Peaks Resort warning people to stay inbounds after recent major searches
SUN PEAKS B.C. - Sun Peaks Resort is warning skiers and snowboarders to stay inbounds on the slopes for their own safety. The warning comes after six people were reported missing near the new West Bow...
Dec 16, 2024
One year after Kamloops man's murder, RCMP release new photos in effort to stir up tips
KAMLOOPS - BC RCMP are renewing their plea for information on the anniversary of a man's murder near Kamloops. In a news release issued Monday (Dec. 16), the Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED M...
Dec 16, 2024
Sun Peaks mayor Al Raine passes away after ALS diagnosis
SUN PEAKS B.C. - Al Raine - the only person to ever serve as the Mayor of Sun Peaks - has died.In a statement, the Mountain Resort Municipality said Raine passed away peacefully surrounded by family a...
Dec 15, 2024
Stake Lake ski trails open for the season after Friday snowfall
KAMLOOPS - Its opening day at the Stake Lake ski trails, south of Kamloops. Overlander Ski Club General Manager Chelsea Francis says Sunday's (Dec. 15) opening of the Nordic ski and snowshoe trails co...
Dec 15, 2024
Snowfall warning issued for Hope to Merritt section of the Coquihalla
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Hope to Merritt section of the Coquihalla Highway. It says between 15 and 20 centimetres of snow could fall this weekend, leading to...
Dec 14, 2024
UPDATE - KSAR says trio of missing skiers at Sun Peaks found 'in good shape'
SUN PEAKS B.C. -(UPDATE 3:00 p.m.): Kamloops Search and Rescue says the three people who went missing at Sun Peaks Resort Friday night (Dec. 13) have been found "in good shape." The trio - two skiers ...
Dec 14, 2024
