Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Power knocked out for thousands in Sun Peaks and area
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Power has been knocked out for thousands of residents in and around Sun Peaks Tuesday (June 4) morning. BC Hydro says a crew has been assigned and is expected to arrive at around 12:...
Jun 04, 2024
RCMP searching for suspect in armed robbery at Merritt convenience store
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt RCMP are asking the public's help to identify the suspect in an armed robbery at a convenience store early Tuesday (June 4) morning. In a news release, RCMP say a suspect enter...
Jun 04, 2024
Kamloops named city with the highest risk during the 2024 wildfire season: insurance survey
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops received a grim title ahead of the summer. According to a survey from MyChoice, an online company that markets home, auto and life insurance, Kamloops is at the highest...
Jun 04, 2024
Annual Kidney Walk hopes to encourage more people to become organ donors
KAMLOOPS - For the past 14 years, Kamloops has held its annual Kidney Walk - a nationwide community fundraiser to support the Kidney Foundation's vital research and patient support programs. This year...
Jun 03, 2024
New BC Conservatives Doerkson, Sturko praise 'grassroots' movement
KAMLOOPS - The exodus from the BC United party ahead of October's election grew larger on Monday (June 3) with Surrey MLA Elenore Sturko being the second United member to cross the floor to the Tories...
Jun 03, 2024
Woodland hopes to make Kamloops sports history at Professional Women’s Hockey League Draft
KAMLOOPS -- Kendra Woodland is not leaving the crease. The 24-year-old goaltender - who excelled in the U Sports ranks with the New Brunswick Reds of the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) conference - i...
Jun 03, 2024
Construction underway for 453-seat Sníne Elementary School in Pineview Valley
KAMLOOPS - Shovels are in the ground for a new school in the Pineview Valley area of Kamloops. Snne (pronounced "sneena") Elementary School will be a two-storey building with capacity for 453 students...
Jun 03, 2024
Anglers to drop lines for free during Father's Day Fish event at Walloper Lake
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops and District Fish and Game Association will play host to Father's Day Fish, which will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on June 16 at Walloper Lake. The event ties in with Family F...
Jun 03, 2024
Firefighters showcase skills at B.C. Indigenous Firefighting Competition in Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - It was a lot of hose work and spraying targets during the 39th annual B.C. Indigenous Firefighter Competition at Riverside Park in Kamloops Saturday (June 1). Nine teams of volunteer firefi...
Jun 03, 2024
Rainbow dock in Clearwater sparks petitions seeking return to 'previous state'
CLEARWATER, B.C. - Controversy has flared up in a small B.C. town over a dock featuring Pride colours.This week, the District of Clearwater announced it had spent just over $2,200 on staining part of ...
Jun 03, 2024
