Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Eastbound traffic on Highway 1 west of Chase halted after semi-truck loses load
UPDATE (10 a.m.): DriveBC says the Trans Canada Highway west of Chase is now operating in single-lane alternating traffic. Drivers are still told to expect delays.EARLIER: CHASE, B.C. - The eastbound ...
Dec 08, 2023
Kamloops Fire Rescue reports more calls in third quarter, two-thirds medical
KAMLOOPS - Between July 1 and Sept. 30, Kamloops Fire Rescue responded to 2,785 calls - eight per cent more than the same period last year. In a presentation made to the city's safety and security sel...
Dec 07, 2023
Merritt's Scott Casey awarded Governor General medal for volunteerism
KAMLOOPS - After supporting veterans and active military members for more than two decades, Scott Casey of Merritt has been awarded the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers by the Governor General of Cana...
Dec 07, 2023
Slight decrease in police reports has Kamloops top cop praising prolific offender programs
KAMLOOPS - During Thursday's (Dec. 7) City of Kamloops Safety and Security Select Committee Meeting, Kamloops RCMP presented a report for its third quarter. According to Superintendent Jeff Pelley, th...
Dec 07, 2023
RCMP seek persons of interest after employee attacked with sharp object in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are reaching out to the public as they try to solve a serious assault that happened in downtown Kamloops last week.In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says t...
Dec 07, 2023
Don't let delivery people photograph your identification: Williams Lake RCMP
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP in Williams Lake say a delivery person should not be taking a photo of your identification before handing you your package. The warning comes after an increase in what Staff...
Dec 07, 2023
Red convertible reportedly stolen out of Valleyview may be involved in Juniper Ridge thefts
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (1:10 p.m.): RCMP say the stolen red Jaguar has been recovered in Valleyview. Two people were arrested. Anyone with further information is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at (250) 828...
Dec 07, 2023
TRU webinars helping Ukrainian teachers with professional development amid war with Russia
KAMLOOPS - Despite the ongoing war with Russia, Ukrainian secondary and post-secondary teachers and faculty members met their teaching requirements thanks in part to an online webinar series hosted by...
Dec 07, 2023
KFR snuff out kitchen fire in Westsyde Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) is reminding residents to "look while you cook" after a house fire in Westsyde Wednesday (Dec. 6) night.Crews were dispatched for a fire alarm at the 700-block of...
Dec 07, 2023
One person dead after logging truck collides with minivan south of Sicamous
SICAMOUS, B.C. - One person is dead after a collision south of Sicamous over the weekend.In a news release issued Wednesday (Dec. 3), BC Highway Patrol says its Golden and Revelstoke detachments, alon...
Dec 07, 2023
