Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Dragon Boat Festival brings excitement and camaraderie to Riverside Park Saturday
KAMLOOPS- On Saturday (Aug. 10), Riverside Park was packed not only with rib lovers but exciting action on the South Thompson River, as 24 teams from all over B.C. competed in the Kamloops Dragon Boat...
Aug 12, 2024
KFR hoping to install 600 new smoke detectors across Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) has partnered with the office of the BC Fire Commissioner to provide smoke detectors to homes in high risk areas of the city.The goal is for KFR to deliver and in...
Aug 12, 2024
Grizzly BBQ takes home People’s Choice Award at 2024 Ribfest
KAMLOOPS -The smell of barbeque on the grill, sauce-covered fingers, and bare bones means one thing. Ribfest. Six different ribbers were competing for the top spot at Western Canada's biggest rib fest...
Aug 12, 2024
Vehicle accident knocks out power, impacts traffic on Highway 1 near Cherry Creek
UPDATE (11:40 a.m.): Highway 1 near Cherry Creek is open to single-lane-alternating traffic. Drivers are told to expect delays and watch for road crews.BC Hydro says power is still out for 241 custome...
Aug 12, 2024
One person dead, another sent to hospital following single-vehicle collision on Highway 1 in Savona
KAMLOOPS - One person is dead following a single-vehicle collision on the Trans Canada Highway east of Savona on Sunday (Aug. 11) evening. The collision involved two occupants from Port Coquitlam, acc...
Aug 12, 2024
Vehicle incident impacts traffic on Highway 1 in Savona
UPDATE: DriveBC announced the stretch of Highway 1 in Savona reopened at around 1:30 a.m. Monday.EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - A stretch of the Trans Canada Highway in Savona is expected to remain closed Sunday...
Aug 11, 2024
Nicola Valley Hospital's ER closed overnight Sunday
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health has announced an overnight closure at the Nicola Valley Hospital's emergency room beginning at 7:00 p.m. due to limited nurse availability. The emergency department is ...
Aug 11, 2024
Dr. Parfitt responds to letter from retiring ophthalmologist Dr. Jelfimow; optometrist Dr. Ebata addresses patient concerns
Retiring ophthalmologist Dr. Peter Jelfimow sent an email on Aug. 2 to Royal Inland Hospital Chief of Staff Dr. Elizabeth Parfitt, a letter in which he continues his quest to push Interior Health to o...
Aug 11, 2024
VIDEO: Armstrong talks Katzberg Mania ahead of Olympics closing ceremony
Dylan Armstrong of the Kamloops Track and Field Club was reached in Slovakia on Sunday (Aug. 11), not long before his pupil, Ethan Katzberg, was scheduled to carry the Canadian flag, along with 17-yea...
Aug 11, 2024
BrewLoops event Rhythm and Brews to transform Mac Isle into 'vibrant forest fest'
KAMLOOPS -- BrewLoops Rhythm and Brews will take place on Sept. 28 on the disc golf course on McArthur Island. The event will transform Mac Isle into a vibrant forest fest featuring two stages, with o...
Aug 11, 2024
