Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Former Blazers captain Minten signs seven-year extension with Bruins
BOSTON - Another former Kamloops Blazers captain has secured a hefty, long-term contract extension in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Boston Bruins announced Tuesday (Sept. 8) they've re-signed ...
Sep 8, 2026 (Image Credit: Boston Bruins)
Former Kamloops councillor Dieter Dudy dies
KAMLOOPS - A former city councillor and well-known farmer in Kamloops has passed away. Messages of condolence were made by Kamloops politicians Tuesday (Sept. 8) acknowledging the death of Dieter Dudy...
Sep 8, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Meikle scores four touchdowns in return to Kamloops, Sun shut out Broncos 72-0
KAMLOOPS - Saturday (Sept. 5) was a spectacular return to Kamloops for Colton Meikle. The 21-year-old wide receiver and BC Lions prospect scored four touchdowns and put up 80 yards on only four recept...
Sep 8, 2026 (Image Credit: Instagram/@peakmotionimages and @kamloops_broncos)
WolfPack soccer teams remain unbeaten after pair of wins in Kelowna
KELOWNA - The perfect start to the 2026 Canada West season continues for the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) WolfPack soccer program. The WolfPack men's soccer team set a new program record with thei...
Sep 8, 2026 (Image Credit: TRU WolfPack)
Exhausted hiker airlifted to safety from Tranquille Slot Canyon Trail
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) volunteers were called to a familiar task location Sunday (Sept. 6) to help out a hiker in need.According to a post on social media, KSAR was called to the...
Sep 7, 2026 (Image Credit: Facebook / Kamloops Search and Rescue)
Kamloops RCMP urging caution as students prepare to return to class after Labour Day
KAMLOOPS - School zone speed limits will be returning across the City of Kamloops on Tuesday (Sept. 8) and police are urging both drivers and pedestrians to be cautious. "Expect the unexpected," Kamlo...
Sep 7, 2026 Sign notifying drivers of the new school at Snine Elementary in Kamloops. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
CSRD to invest $1.8M in Shuswap-area playgrounds
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is investing $1.8 million into three Shuswap-area playgrounds to give children and families more recreation opportunities.The CSRD said...
Sep 7, 2026 Playground rendering. (Image Credit: Columbia Shuswap Regional District)
KFR quickly gets control of North Shore shed fire
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue quickly handled a shed fire on the North Shore Sunday morning. The call came in shortly after 10:00 am for reports of smoke around Clapperton and Wilson on the North Sh...
Sep 6, 2026 File photo
Construction to begin on new multi-use pathway near Kamloops Airport
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has announced that construction is set to begin this coming week on a new multi-use pathway connecting Fulton Field Park to Airport Road along the west side of Tranquil...
Sep 6, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Kamloops)
Election field rounding out with one week remaining for nominations
KAMLOOPS - Only one work week remains for interested parties to submit their nomination package to Kamloops City Hall to ensure they are on the ballot for the October 17 civic election. All nomination...
Sep 6, 2026 File photo
