Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Skwlāx to host one-year wildfire commemoration event
SKWLAX - What was engulfed in flames and dark smoke last August in Skwlx te Secwepemclecw territory is still charred, but regrowth and rebuilding is coming into view. Skwlx is preparing to commemorate...
Aug 9, 2024
Shuswap businesses experiencing mid-summer return to typical visitor season
SHUSWAP LAKE, B.C. - The Bush Creek East wildfire of 2023 was a jarring sight for people in the Shuswap region. It destroyed homes and properties, and the fire also brought an abrupt halt to the usual...
Aug 9, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kamloops and area Friday
KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Fraser Canyon, Nicola and South Thompson regions Friday (Aug. 9). Environment Canada states conditions are favourable for the development of...
Aug 9, 2024
Permanent repairs on Highway 8 east of Spences Bridge to begin soon
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - Permanent repairs on Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge are set to begin this year. B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says the work to restore nearl...
Aug 9, 2024
Tens of thousands expected downtown this weekend for Hot Nite and Rib Fest
KAMLOOPS - One of Kamloops' premier summer weekends is fast approaching with the smell of ribs set to invade the river city starting Friday (Aug 9).Six professional ribbers are already assembled in ri...
Aug 8, 2024
Salvation Army adds North Shore stop to weekly lunch service
KAMLOOPS - With last week's closure of The Loop's day room, the Salvation Army is stepping up to fill the void created in terms of food insecurity.The Salvation Army is adding a North Shore stop to th...
Aug 8, 2024
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 8, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 2024
