Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
First Nations decry denialism on anniversary of suspected graves found at B.C. site
KAMLOOPS - Almost five years ago, the monument in front of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School was surrounded by flowers, cards, soft toys and other mementoes, echoing grief that had swept a...
May 25, 2026
RCMP looking for witnesses in reported assault in Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP are searching for witnesses after an assault in Williams Lake last week. On May 18, Williams Lake RCMP say officers were called to Cariboo Memorial Hospital after a patient ...
May 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Williams Lake RCMP)
Salmon Arm RCMP searching for stolen dirt bike, rightful owner of missing ATV
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP are looking for a missing vehicle along with trying to find the rightful owner of another. On May 19, RCMP say officers recovered a red Big Bear ATV in the 2000-bloc...
May 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Salmon Arm RCMP)
Anglemont man arrested for impaired driving after threatening neighbour with crossbow
CHASE, B.C. - A man from Anglemont was arrested for impaired driving after uttering threats to a neighbour while wielding a crossbow.Chase RCMP officials said someone called shortly after 9 p.m. on Su...
May 25, 2026
TNRD to host free chipping days in rural communities
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) FireSmart program is kicking off several weeks of free chipping events in rural communities across the region.The TNRD said these chipping event...
May 24, 2026 Chipping work underway in the Paul Lake area in Oct. 2024. (Image Credit: Thompson-Nicola Regional District)
Police investigating rural break and enter near Chase
CHASE, B.C. - Chase RCMP are investigating a break-in at a rural property where a pair of recreational vehicles and various items were stolen.Police officials said unknown suspects cut the gate lock t...
May 24, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
Williams Lake RCMP reminds off-road drivers of rules
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Williams Lake RCMP are urging off-road vehicle (ORV) users to be mindful of the rules and regulations of their operation.Police said their improper use of ORVs could lead to fine...
May 24, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today file photo)
Kamloops to host 2027 Futsal Canadian Championship in April
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will host the 2027 Futsal Canadian Championship in April next year.Canada Soccer has picked the Tournament Capital of Canada as the host of the 2027-edition of the nati...
May 24, 2026 (Image Credit: Canada Soccer/Contributed)
Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta not seeking re-election in 2026
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta will not be seeking re-election this fall. The longtime mayor of Cache Creek is preparing to end a nearly four-decade-long stint in public office, some...
May 24, 2026 John Ranta (Image Credit: TNRD)
CSRD to seek $650,000 loan for water infrastructure work
SALMON ARM - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) said it will seek a loan of up to $650,000 for the MacArthur-Reedman Heights Waterworks after an Alternative Approval Process (APP) faced no ...
May 23, 2026 (Image Credit: Vernon Matters)
