Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Small fire ignites 30km north of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A new, small fire has ignited about 30 kilometres north of Kamloops.The fire, which was discovered Thursday (July 18) is shown at Alexander Lake within Porcupine Meadows Provincial Park on ...
Jul 18, 2024
Kamloops Fire Rescue announces community barbecues to celebrate milestone anniversary
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue usually puts out fires - but has announced plans to fire up the grills to celebrate a milestone anniversary.In a news release, Chief Ken Uzeloc says KFR will host a ser...
Jul 18, 2024
Overnight lightning ignites new wildfires in the Shuswap
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Multiple new wildfires have ignited in the east Shuswap. In a news release issued Thursday (July 18) morning, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) notes there were many lig...
Jul 18, 2024
Woman's death in notorious Upper Sahali home not believed to be suspicious; gun seized
KAMLOOPS - A woman in medical distress died at a home in Upper Sahali that's known to police. Kamloops RCMP say officers were called to the 500-block of Carmel Court just around 1:00 p.m. Tuesday (Jul...
Jul 18, 2024
Shetland Creek wildfire near Spences Bridge balloons to 5,000 hectares in size
UPDATE (10:00 a.m.): Cliff Chapman, the director of provincial operations with the BC Wildfire Service, confirmed during a news conference in Kamloops that the two wildfires near Spences Bridge merged...
Jul 18, 2024
Evacuation orders issued for Venables Valley, more Cook's Ferry reserves due to growing Spences Bridge-area fire
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The Thompson Nicola Regional District has issued its first major wildfire-related evacuation orders and alerts of the 2024 wildfire season, thanks to a roaring fire north of Spe...
Jul 17, 2024
BCWS crews contending with challenging terrain, hot and dry conditions for wildfires near Spences Bridge
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) crews assigned to the two out-of-control wildfires near Spences Bridge have been battling dry and hot conditions this week. The Shetland Creek wildfir...
Jul 17, 2024
No properties currently at risk as wildfires burn near Spences Bridge and Cook's Ferry
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The Thompson Regional District's Electoral Area 'I' has been battered by Mother Nature over the past three years. Beginning with the devastating Lytton wildfire in 2021, followe...
Jul 17, 2024
Weekend for Kamloops Mounties includes weapons, drugs seized, assault investigation, multiple arrests
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 406 calls for service from Friday, July 12 to 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2024. Below are some incidents police attended. Downtown Assault A call-...
Jul 17, 2024
Permanent ski and snowboard cross course at Sun Peaks expected to be ready for the winter
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - A new, permanent ski and snowboard cross course on Sundance Mountain at Sun Peaks Resort will be ready for the winter. In a news release issued Wednesday (July 17) morning, Sun Peaks...
Jul 17, 2024
