Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Olympic Champion coming to Sun Peaks for Nancy Greene Classic
SUN PEAKS - An Olympic Champion is coming to Sun Peaks next month to guest coach in the Nancy Green Alpine Classic. Two-time Olympic Ski-Cross medalist and 2018 Champion Kelsey Serwa will be taking pa...
Dec 23, 2023
Airports are full and roads are busy — with visitors still hoping for a white Christmas
KAMLOOPS - It might not look like Christmas outside, but inside - the Kamloops Airport is buzzing with travellers coming and going for the holidays. "The flights are full and WestJet and Pacific Coast...
Dec 22, 2023
City of Merritt to hold by-election in April 2024 to fill vacant council seat
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt's mayor and council have decided to set a tentative date for a by-election in the new year. Council is aiming to fill one seat, which was left vacant after the passing of Counc...
Dec 22, 2023
Kamloops RCMP repeat call for tips on wanted break-and-enter suspect
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP would like your help tracking down a wanted man.David 'Robert' Lawson, 44, has an unendorsed warrant for break and enter.Description:White5'8"220 lbsBrown hairBlue eyes"We are...
Dec 22, 2023
And the winner of $26,000 in the Cassie's Charity Drive 50/50 is...
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops teen Cassie McNutt has announced the winner of her 50/50 drive in support of the Kamloops Hospice Society.McNutt drew Anita Geensen's name Thursday (Dec. 21). Geensen is the lucky ...
Dec 22, 2023
Mounties warn of scam circulating Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP is warning the public about a scam circulating locally, featuring threats and gruesome images.In just more than a week, local police have responded to at least two reports...
Dec 22, 2023
Canadian veterans to receive free admission to Parks Canada sites
KAMLOOPS - Following a suggestion made by then Shadow-Minister for Veteran Affairs MP Frank Caputo, Canadian veterans and active service members will now receive free admission to Park Canada sites. "...
Dec 22, 2023
Kamloops' Johnny Hicks returns golden from World Junior A Challenge
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops is home to another gold medalist thanks to goalie Johnny Hicks and Team Canada West at the 2023 World Junior A Challenge. The Kamloops local served as the backup on the team that t...
Dec 22, 2023
Sun Peaks to fully open all chairlifts Friday
KAMLOOPS - After weeks of limited runs, necessitated by a lack of snow, Sun Peaks is opening its final two chairlifts today (Dec. 22). "The alpine awaits! As an early Christmas present for Sun Peaks s...
Dec 22, 2023
Inadmissible patron program to help local bars and restaurants deal with unwanted guests
KAMLOOPS - While overall police files did drop in the most recent quarter, businesses are still facing a 16 per cent increase in crime in Kamloops. That's why the revival of the Inadmissible Patron Pr...
Dec 21, 2023
