Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Graduating players Keller, Michael, Ravndahl say goodbye to Blazers, WHL
KAMLOOPS - Three Kamloops Blazers have aged out of junior hockey as of the team's last game Wednesday (April 1). Captain Ryan Michael, Kamloops forward Jordan Keller and defenceman Rhett Ravndahl are ...
Apr 02, 2026 Tommy Lafreniere celebrates with teammates. (Image Credit: Brian Johnson Photography)
Kamloops Film Society hosting first-ever sensory-friendly movie screening on April 18
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Film Society is preparing to host its first-ever sensory-friendly movie screening at the Paramount Theatre in a little over two week's time. The April 18 event is being organiz...
Apr 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Blazers' forward Hurlbert nominated for WHL rookie of the year award
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers forward J.P. Hurlbert has been nominated for the WHL's rookie of the year award. The 17-year-old is one of six nominees for the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy for the 2025-26 ...
Apr 02, 2026 J.P. Hurlbert (left) and Kelowna's Dawson Gerwing in action during game three of their first-round WHL playoff series. (Image Credit: Brian Johnson/Kamloops Blazers)
Up to 100 wood piles being burned at Harper Mountain to reduce wildfire hazards
KAMLOOPS - A pile burning project at Harper Mountain Ski Hill could begin as early as Thursday (April 2). The BC Wildfire Service says its crews will burn between 50 and 100 piles at the ski resort no...
Apr 02, 2026 File photo (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
'It's one of the worst feelings in the world': Rockets sweep Blazers out of playoffs in Round 1
KAMLOOPS - Ryan Michael wore melancholy on his face while speaking to reporters, his captaincy and major junior career over along with his Kamloops Blazers' season.The Kelowna Rockets topped the Blaze...
Apr 02, 2026 JORDAN KELLER. (Image Credit: Brian Johnson Photography)
Tij Iginla following in dad Jarome's footsteps, creating his own Kamloops memories
KAMLOOPS - Jarome Iginla is a Kamloops Blazers' icon, a two-time Memorial Cup champion and part-owner of the team. Now his son, 19-year-old Tij, is having success against the Blazers in the playoffs. ...
Apr 01, 2026 TIJ IGINLA (Image Credit: Steve Dunsmoor)
BC Wildlife Park preparing for annual Easter extravaganza
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildlife Park is gearing up to host its annual easter egg hunt, which will run April 3 to 6 this year.Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the park for the annual egg hunt,...
Apr 01, 2026 (Image Credit: BC Wildlife Park)
Q’wemtsin Health Society celebrating 25 years of health care for Secwépemc people
TKEMLPS TE SECWPEMC - There was a celebratory mood at the Q'wemtsin Health Society (QHS) Wednesday (April 1) morning, as it celebrates 25 years of operations.The health clinic on Chilcotin Road serves...
Apr 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Goodrum/CFJC Today)
Ticket sales open for 'West Coast Contemporary' Y Dream Home in Juniper Ridge
KAMLOOPS - Tickets are officially on sale for the Kamloops Y Dream Home lottery and 50-50 draw. The 30th year of the event sees the dream home built in Juniper Ridge up for grabs, along with 30 additi...
Apr 01, 2026 Dream Home (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Unlucky 13: 100 Mile House emergency department to close temporarily Thursday
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - Heading into the Easter long weekend, residents of the 100 Mile House area are being alerted to another emergency room closure.Interior Health says the emergency department at 1...
Apr 01, 2026 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
