Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
UPDATE: wanted Shuswap man and four missing children found
UPDATE: SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP say the wanted 44-year-old man reported of Friday, July 26, has been found. Additionally, all four children have been found safe. (Please note: for privacy c...
Aaron Schulze Jul 26, 2024
TNRD lifts small evacuation alert as nearby Finney Creek wildfire is under control at eight hectares
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) lifted an evacuation alert for two properties along Highway 99 that were impacted by the nearby Finney Creek wildfire. The TNRD gave th...
Jul 26, 2024
Two brave British Columbians recognized for dramatic rescue of British tourists near Hat Creek
ASHCROFT, B.C. - Two British Columbians have been recognized for saving the lives of a pair of British tourists near Hat Creek two years ago. In a news release issued Thursday (July 25), Ashcroft RCMP...
Jul 26, 2024
TNRD partially rescinds evacuation alert and order related to Shetland Creek wildfire
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) partially rescinded its evacuation alert and order related to the Shetland Creek wildfire Thursday (July 25) night. Residents for th...
Aaron Schulze Jul 26, 2024
TNRD enacts evacuation near Little Fort for Dunn Creek wildfire
LITTLE FORT, B.C. - The Thompson Nicola Regional District has ordered the evacuation of four properties near Little Fort thanks to the advancing Dunn Creek wildfire.Meantime, the TNRD has declared a s...
Aaron Schulze Jul 25, 2024
Kamloops students take part in a unique science camp hosted at TRU
KAMLOOPS - For around a dozen young people, the last week has been spent in one of the labs at Thompson Rivers University. There, they've been taking part in Geneskool, unravelling a mystery around a ...
Jul 25, 2024
ASK Wellness meal program helps fill the gap for people experiencing homelessness
KAMLOOPS - Chef Trey Schell's day starts at 6:00 a.m. in his little kitchen in the back of Spero House. The first order of business, even before breakfast service, is making 40 lunch items for the new...
Jul 25, 2024
Ashcroft residents step up to support those on the front lines, learn to live on the doorstep of a massive wildfire
ASHCROFT, B.C. - While it's yet to be seen if the rain will significantly aid in the wildfire fight, it was certainly a welcome sight in Ashcroft after a week straight of smoke filled skies."Obviously...
Jul 25, 2024
Clearwater emergency room to close Thursday night - again
CLEARWATER, B.C. - It's a familiar chorus for Clearwater residents.Interior Health has announced the emergency department at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater will be closed Thursday night ...
Aaron Schulze Jul 25, 2024
RCMP presence on Victoria Street West Wednesday result of stolen property, prolific offender investigations
KAMLOOPS - A major police presence on Victoria Street West Wednesday (July 24) was the result of a stolen property report that turned into a more serious matter.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokes...
Jul 25, 2024
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