Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Evacuation alert lifted for 54 properties impacted by Shetland Creek wildfire
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The evacuation situation regarding the Shetland Creek wildfire near Spences Bridge continued to improve Wednesday (Aug. 7) afternoon. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD...
Aug 08, 2024
Summer fire risk lingers as evacuation orders, alerts ease for two wildfires in TNRD
THOMPSON NICOLA - The Shetland Creek wildfire has been burning for weeks, but the situation is headed in the right direction, as the majority of evacuation orders were downgraded this week. "We do sti...
Aug 07, 2024
Big Bar area evacuation alert downgraded to all clear
The evacuation alert issued for the Big Bar area due to the Chilcotin River landslide was on Wednesday (Aug. 7) downgraded to all clear, according to a media release issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regi...
Aug 07, 2024
Blazers sign second overall pick in CHL Import Draft
KAMLOOPS -- The Kamloops Blazers have signed 2007-born forward Vit Zahejsky to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Zahejsky was selected by the Blazers in Round 1 (second overall) in the 2024...
Aug 07, 2024
Slower summer for Kamloops real estate market continues in July
KAMLOOPS - The Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) says sales activity in Kamloops and area continues to have a slower summer. New numbers provided by the association show 212 residential units cha...
Aug 07, 2024
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops man found safe
UPDATE: KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say the 50-year-old man reported missing on Tuesday, Aug. 6 has been found safe. Editor's note: For privacy considerations, any previous information pertaining to the ...
Aug 07, 2024
Lillooet emergency department closed once more due to "limited physician availability"
LILLOOET, B.C. - For the second time in as many days, the emergency department in Lillooet is temporarily closed. Interior Health states the emergency department at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre...
Aug 07, 2024
Township of Spallumcheen issues evacuation order due to Hullcar Mountain wildfire
SPALLUMCHEEN, B.C. - The Township of Spallumcheen issued an evacuation order due to the threat from the Hullcar Mountain Wildfire. The Township issued the order for the following properties at 7:30 p....
Aug 07, 2024
BC United pledge $78 million for wildfire prevention and response institute in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The BC United Party has unveiled their latest election plank ahead of this October's provincial election.With the backdrop of the city behind him, Kamloops MLA and party house leader Todd S...
Aug 06, 2024
Residents helped keep Barnhartvale fire at bay as KFR arrived Monday night
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) knocked down an interface fire in the Barnhartvale neighbourhood Monday (Aug. 5) evening as a fire aided by strong winds and dry grass burned through several back...
Aug 06, 2024
