Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TNRD frustrated by repeated acts of vandalism in Lower Nicola's Smith Pioneer Park
LOWER NICOLA, B.C. - The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is appealing to the public after a string of vandalism incidents at park near Merritt.In a news release, TNRD Community Services Coord...
Jun 11, 2024
Barriere-area teen who died in ATV crash may not have been wearing seatbelt: RCMP
BARRIERE, B.C. - We are learning more about the ATV crash that took the life of a Barriere-area teenager.In a news release issued Tuesday (June 11), RCMP E-Division spokesperson Cpl. James Grandy conf...
Jun 11, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Shuswap
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Shuswap region. In an online weather statement Tuesday (June 11) morning, Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the ...
Jun 11, 2024
New response team launches to assist at-risk youth experiencing crises in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A team consisting of a City of Kamloops Community Services Officer and an Interior Community Services outreach worker will be assisting at-risk youth in the community for the next four year...
Jun 11, 2024
Wind warnings issued for local highways; Kamloops to see gusts of up to 80 km/h
KAMLOOPS - Drivers on the Coquihalla Highway from Kamloops to Merritt and the Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna are encouraged to pay closer attention to their surroundings Tuesday (June 11) ...
Jun 11, 2024
Mosquito spraying begins this week: TNRD
MERRITT, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Nuisance Mosquito Control program begins its aerial treatments for nuisance mosquitoes in the Lower Nicola and Douglas Lake areas this week...
Jun 11, 2024
Barriere Secondary student killed in apparent ATV mishap
BARRIERE, B.C. - For the second time in a matter of weeks, a Kamloops-area high school is mourning the death of a student.In a note sent to parents Monday (June 10), Barriere Secondary School principa...
Jun 10, 2024
Residents raise doubts about Kenna Cartwright Park encroachment needed for housing project
KAMLOOPS - A group of citizens are raising concerns regarding a proposed rezoning application for a property that backs onto Kenna Cartwright Park.credit - City of KamloopsTuesday (June 11) morning, K...
Jun 10, 2024
Kamloops RCMP officer injured in last week's motorcycle collision expected to recover
KAMLOOPS - Details related to a vehicle incident which injured a member of Kamloops RCMP last week are limited, but the officer is expected to recover. Emergency responders were called to the area of ...
Jun 10, 2024
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation holds fundraiser at BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - On Sunday (June 9), the Kamloops Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) hosted its annual fundraising walk for Type 1 diabetes research at the BC Wildlife Park. The JDRF is the leadin...
Jun 10, 2024
