Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
New childcare spaces opening at SD73's Happyvale facility
KAMLOOPS - It's another dent in the growing need for childcare in Kamloops. Dozens of spaces are opening at School District 73's new Happyvale facility. Monday afternoon (April 22), the district hoste...
Apr 22, 2024
Dry conditions and heavy winds help kickstart B.C. Interior wildfire season
KAMLOOPS - Wildfire season has seemingly begun across British Columbia. In the past seven days, there were 44 new fire starts in the province. In the past 24 hours, there were nine new fire starts. Of...
Apr 22, 2024
'This is a labour of love'; City of Kamloops holds first Clean the Beach Day ahead of Earth Day
KAMLOOPS - Monday is Earth Day - a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging people to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter ...
Apr 22, 2024
Shuswap man with history of assaulting sex trade workers faces new charges out of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A Shuswap-area man with a history of violence against women in the sex trade is facing two new charges out of Kamloops.Court records indicate that Curtis Sagmoen, 43, is facing two counts o...
Apr 22, 2024
Cherry Avenue apartments still expected to open this summer: housing minister
KAMLOOPS - Last year, the province of B.C., through B.C. Housing purchased the apartment building at 435 Cherry Avenue in Kamloops.The building was damaged in a 2021 fire and required extensive renova...
Apr 22, 2024
'The most supportive environment'; Chris Rose Therapy Centre raises funds to support individuals with autism
KAMLOOPS - The Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism has been running since 1989 and, on Saturday (April 20), held its 13th Annual Chris Rose Walk for Autism. The event raised funds to promote programs...
Apr 22, 2024
Kamloops resident Katzberg enters world record territory, solidifies status as Olympic favourite
NAIROBI, KENYA - Ethan Katzberg of the Kamloops Track and Field Club dismantled his own Canadian record and recorded the ninth-longest heave in the history of men's hammer throw to win gold at the Kip...
Apr 22, 2024
City of Kamloops to offer cedar chipping to Juniper Ridge, Rose Hill residents
KAMLOOPS - Residents in Juniper Ridge and Rose Hill who have been meaning to part ways with their cedar bushes can leave them at the end of their streets for pickup next month. The City of Kamloops an...
Apr 22, 2024
Berger in position to qualify for Paris Olympics, talks of equipment difficulties that derailed Tokyo performance
Kamloops skateboarder Matt Berger has put himself in good position to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. "There is no question about it. I definitely want to come back, make it to Par...
Apr 21, 2024
First major wildfire of 2024 grows to 1,600 ha south of Quesnel
UPDATE (Monday): The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) issued an evacuation alert for six rural properties south of Quesnel at 7:45 p.m. Sunday.The CRD states an evacuation alert is issued to give resid...
Apr 21, 2024
