Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Provincial agricultural water infrastructure program a positive step ahead of expected drought
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (March 18), the B.C. Government announced an increase of funding for the Agricultural Water Infrastructure program to help farmers and ranchers with expected drought this summer.$...
Mar 19, 2024
Explosive Disposal Unit responds to truck fire near Gibraltar Mine in McLeese Lake
MCLEESE LAKE, B.C. - The RCMP's bomb squad was called out to McLeese Lake today (Mar. 19) for a tanker truck hauling explosive material that caught on fire. Williams Lake RCMP officers were called out...
Mar 19, 2024
Request for proposal issued to four companies vying to design and repair Highway 8 east of Spences Bridge
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - Progress on permanently repairing a vital transportation link for thousands of residents in B.C.'s interior is on to the next step. In a news release issued Tuesday (March 19), ...
Mar 19, 2024
Four candidates put their names forward for Merritt council by-election
MERRITT, B.C. - Residents in Merritt will have four candidates to choose from in the upcoming by-election to fill a vacant council seat. The City of Merritt received four submissions ahead of cutoff d...
Mar 19, 2024
Art Holding Memorial Arena named winner of $100K Game Changer Reno contest
CHASE, B.C. - It's no small feat to keep a secret in a small town, but arena management in Chase made sure to keep a lid on a $100,000 announcement today (Mar. 18). Monday afternoon, the community fou...
Mar 18, 2024
Warmer temperatures signal the start of tick season
KAMLOOPS - With temperatures forecast to be in the high-teens this week in Kamloops, those taking to the many beautiful trails are advised to check for ticks after their walks and hikes."It's certainl...
Mar 18, 2024
Prescribed burns to take place in Williams Lake area
WILLIAMS LAKE -- The BC Wildfire Service will be conducting a series of prescribed burns along Highway 20 near Williams Lake. Burns of about 40 hectares may begin as early as March 20 and continue per...
Mar 18, 2024
Barb's Used Book and Music Sale to bolster Kamloops Symphony Orchestra
KAMLOOPS -- Gently used books, sheet music, vinyl records and CDs will be on sale during Barb's Used Book and Music Sale, which is slated to run from April 6 to April 20 at St. Andrew's on the Square....
Mar 18, 2024
Young local athletes get a chance stand out to the Olympic Comittee
KAMLOOPS - Speed, endurance, power and strength. It was all put to the test Saturday (March 16) by the Canadian Olympic Comittee in hopes to find the next generation of Olympians. Athletes between the...
Mar 18, 2024
TNRD rolling out FireSmart Home Assessments as spring starts
KAMLOOPS - With spring a day away, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District is encouraging residents to receive a free FireSmart Home Assessment. In a news release issued Monday (March 18), the TNRD says...
Mar 18, 2024
