Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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 ...
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
Evacuation alerts rescinded in Ashcroft, Cache Creek as Mother Nature takes the side of firefighters
ASHCROFT, B.C. - A turn in the weather and progress fighting the Shetland Creek wildfire have resulted in good news for the communities of Ashcroft and Cache Creek.Both communities have rescinded evac...
Jul 25, 2024
Kamloops had the highest crime rate in the country last year: Statistics Canada
KAMLOOPS - New numbers released by Statistics Canada Thursday (July 25) show Kamloops had the highest crime rate of any city in Canada last year.Police reported 13,116 crimes per 100,000 population in...
Jul 25, 2024
Man charged with throwing rocks at children playing in downtown Kamloops park
KAMLOOPS - Charges have been laid in a case of a man reported to be yelling and throwing rocks at children playing in a downtown Kamloops park.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crysta...
Jul 25, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Kamloops and area, Nicola and Shuswap
KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Nicola, Shuswap and South Thompson regions Thursday (July 25). Environment Canada states conditions are favourable for the development of se...
Jul 25, 2024
Site of ancient remains discovery along South Thompson River officially protected under heritage legislation
TK'EMLUPS - A site along the South Thompson River where ancestral remains were found is now registered as an archaeological site. Back on Sept. 2, 2023, Kamloops RCMP say a person was walking along th...
Jul 25, 2024
Shetland Creek wildfire grows to 22,000 ha.; evacuation alerts and orders unchanged
UPDATE (11:00 a.m.): The Dunn Creek wildfire near Little Fort is now measured at 1,260 hectares in size.The growth is being credited to recent fire activity and more accurate mapping. However, the BC ...
Jul 25, 2024
