Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'People are really nervous'; Shetland Creek fire looms over Ashcroft
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. -The Shetland Creek wildfire north of Spences Bridge saw significant growth overnight, more than doubling in size since updated Thursday (July 18) evening. BC Wildfire Service (BC...
Jul 19, 2024
Shetland Creek wildfire doubles in size to 12,000 ha; travel advisory in place on Highway 1
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The Shetland Creek wildfire has more than doubled in size over the past 24 hours. In an update Friday (July 19) morning, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) lists the wildfire north ...
Jul 19, 2024
Shetland Creek wildfire now listed at more than 5,700 hectares; crews continue structure protection
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The Shetland Creek wildfire north of Spences Bridge is now listed at 5,750 hectares in size. In an update Thursday (July 18) night, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says aggressiv...
Jul 19, 2024
Student housing project in Salmon Arm delayed
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Okanagan College will not be opening one of its new student housing buildings on time for the fall semester.The College (OC) announced that construction of the new 60-bed student ho...
Jul 19, 2024
Ashcroft Ranch property placed under evacuation alert
ASHCROFT, B.C. - The threat presented by the Shetland Creek wildfire is growing more real for residents of Ashcroft.As of Thursday afternoon (July 18), the Village of Ashcroft has placed the Ashcroft ...
Jul 18, 2024
Kamloops cancer care centre on track for 2028 opening: BC Cancer Foundation
KAMLOOPS - BC Cancer Foundation's lead for the Interior says plans are in motion for the long-anticipated Kamloops cancer care centre and the project is on track to open its doors in 2028. Pardeep Khr...
Jul 18, 2024
Merritt's emergency department subject to 26-hour closure
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health has announced a 26-hour closure at the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt.The closure is set to begin at 6:00 a.m. Friday (July 19) and last unti...
Jul 18, 2024
'It was just devouring'; Venables Valley residents escape without structure losses, but concern remains
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - Late Wednesday (July 17) night the Teit Creek and Shetland Creek wildfires merged north of Spences Bridge, growing from just over 500 hectares in size to nearly 5,000. With the ...
Jul 18, 2024
TNRD expands Venables Valley evacuation order, expresses confidence in Emergency Operations Centre
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District has expanded the evacuation order around the Shetland Creek wildfire in the Spences Bridge area.Late Thursday afternoon (July 18), the TNRD added nine ...
Jul 18, 2024
Former Merritt mayor Menard dies
MERRITT, B.C. - Former City of Merritt Mayor Neil Menard has passed away.He was 80 years of age.Menard entered the political circle in February of 2014 winning a byelection following the resignation o...
Jul 18, 2024
