Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Two dead in Saturday crash near Sorrento: RCMP
SORRENTO, B.C. - A fatal collision closed a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C.'s Southern Interior Saturday (July 20).According to DriveBC, the crash took place in the Shuswap region between ...
Jul 20, 2024
Wildfire sparks near Becher Lake in Cariboo
The BC Wildfire Service notes a wildfire was discovered on Saturday (July 20) morning burning 1.9 kilometres southwest of Becher Lake in the Cariboo Fire Centre. Lightning is the suspected cause of 2....
Jul 20, 2024
No overnight growth to wildfire burning northwest of Kamloops: BC Wildfire Service
KAMLOOPS -- BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) fire information officer Aydan Coray said the Alexander Lake blaze burning about 32 kilometres northwest of Kamloops has not grown since Friday (July 19) evening...
Jul 20, 2024
Lower Blueberry Creek fire near Seymour Arm under control: CSRD
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is reporting good news on wildfires near Seymour Arm and Sicamous on Saturday (July 20) morning. The .8-hectare Lower Blueberry Creek fire burning just west of S...
Jul 20, 2024
Highway 1 closed in both directions after vehicle incident in Sorrento; major delays expected
Highway 1 is closed in both directions near Little River Road in Sorrento after a vehicle incident that took place 12 kilometres east of Chase, according to the Drive BC website. Those travelling on t...
Jul 20, 2024
Cash-strapped Kamloops Broncos enter campaign focused on football, not club coffers
KAMLOOPS -- Head coach Braden Vankoughnett said his Kamloops Broncos are entering the B.C. Football Conference campaign buoyed by a productive off-season that included a solid recruiting class and wel...
Jul 20, 2024
South Thompson, 100 Mile House among regions included in special air quality statement
Environment Canada released a special air quality statement on Friday (July 19) to warn residents of impact of wildfire smoke over the next 24 to 48 hours. Among the regions of the province included i...
Jul 20, 2024
No fires in immediate Kamloops area yet, but Kamloops Fire Rescue urges caution
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has been fortunate so far this wildfire season - there have been no major fires directly impacting the city. The closest known fire is at Porcupine Meadows Provincial P...
Jul 19, 2024
Closest fire to Kamloops — Alexander Lake — now 33 ha
KAMLOOPS - The closest wildfire to Kamloops is the Alexander Lake wildfire, discovered Thursday (July 18) in Porcupine Meadows Provincial Park about 32 kilometres northwest of Kamloops.The B.C. Wildfi...
Jul 19, 2024
Interior Health relocating residents of Ashcroft long-term care, assisted living facilities due to nearby wildfire
ASHCROFT, B.C. - In response to the Shetland Creek Wildfire, Interior Health says it is moving more than two dozen residents of long-term care facilities in Ashcroft. IH says it is relocating 21 resid...
Jul 19, 2024
