Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Death of person whose remains were found in fire debris near Red Bridge not suspicious: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say the death of a person whose remains were found near the Red Bridge last week is not being considered suspicious.The person has not been identified publicly. Kamloops RCMP officers ...
Feb 1, 2024
Two years later, police continuing investigation into murder of Sa-Hali Secondary Student
TK'EMLUPS - Police are still investigating the murder of a Sa-Hali Secondary School student, two years later.In a news release issued Thursday (Feb. 1), the RCMP's Southeast District Major Crime Unit ...
Feb 1, 2024
Orphaned bear cub rescued in Tobiano
KAMLOOPS - It's been an emotional few days for a group of residents living in Tobiano. "Somebody in the community posted a picture, probably not quite a week ago of what they thought was a bear print ...
Jan 31, 2024
Skeetchestn Indian Band partners with industry to make better use of slash
KAMLOOPS - For as long as Mike Anderson can recall, slash burning has been the way you clean up a cut block once all the timber has been harvested."I've been working for Skeetchestn for about 27 years...
Jan 31, 2024
Kamloops educators hope new classroom cellphone rules strike the right balance
KAMLOOPS - With the rise of technology and cellphones in virtually every student's pocket, a new provincial policy will look to curb their use in classrooms next year."I think provincial consistency i...
Jan 31, 2024
Downtown Kamloops bus melee ends with arrest
KAMLOOPS - A scuffle with a weapon on a Kamloops Transit bus was cleaned up quickly in the downtown Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 31).In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says...
Jan 31, 2024
Man killed after Salmon Arm train strike
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A person has died after being struck by a train in Salmon Arm. The Salmon Arm RCMP and Fire Department, Canadian Pacific Police, and B.C. Coroners Service attended an incident on th...
Jan 31, 2024
Bullet fired into home near Dallas Elementary School Tuesday: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are investigating a complaint of shots fired just steps away from a Kamloops elementary school.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says officers were noti...
Jan 31, 2024
Benefits of new federal loan program remain to be seen for TRU
KAMLOOPS - This week the federal government announced that, beginning this fall, post-secondary institutions will be able to apply for low-interest loans to build student housing. The loan program wil...
Jan 31, 2024
Clearwater and Interior Health recognized for joint effort to address hospital staff shortage
CLEARWATER, B.C. - The District of Clearwater and Interior Health (IH) are being recognized for their teamwork in improving health care in the community."Shifting Advocacy to Action: Co-Creating Care ...
Jan 31, 2024
