Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon closing overnight as temporary bridge will be replaced
KAMLOOPS - The Trans Canada Highway through the Fraser Canyon will be closed in both directions overnight.In a news release issued Tuesday (Jan. 23) morning, B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Infr...
Jan 23, 2024
Long talked about Kamloops performing arts centre takes step forward
KAMLOOPS - The long talked about performing arts centre will be back in front of Kamloops council in early February after the Build Kamloops Committee approved a motion to send a recommendation to the...
Jan 22, 2024
Kamloops Fire Rescue keep themselves prepared with ice training day
KAMLOOPS - It's the time of year when snow sticks around and rivers get frozen - and the conditions are dangerous if people go out on the ice. When a call for an ice rescue comes in, Kamloops Fire Res...
Jan 22, 2024
KSAR, Avalanche Canada recommending caution as warmer temps bring riskier conditions
KAMLOOPS - A recent cold snap has ended in the Kamloops area and Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) is urging people to be careful in the melting conditions. "Things change real quick when the weather ...
Jan 22, 2024
With last week's snow now melting, City of Kamloops asks residents for help clearing catch basins
KAMLOOPS - The mercury has risen Monday (Jan. 22) and that means all of the snow that fell on the Kamloops area over the course of last week is beginning to melt.Water from that melt is pooling on str...
Jan 22, 2024
Dozens flock to Walloper Lake for Intro to Ice Fishing
KAMLOOPS - For close to two decades, the Kamloops and District Fish and Game Association (KDFGA) has been hosting its Introduction to Ice Fishing event at Walloper Lake."We've got people on the ice wh...
Jan 22, 2024
Semi in the ditch impacting traffic on Highway 97 south of Monte Creek
KAMLOOPS - A semi-truck in the ditch is halting traffic in both directions on Highway 97 south of Monte Creek.DriveBC first reported a vehicle incident on Highway 97 near Hanna Road between Monte Cree...
Jan 22, 2024
Snow pickup begins in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Drivers in Kamloops are being asked to limit nighttime parking in the city's downtown throughout the week.Starting Sunday (Jan. 21) night, the City of Kamloops' crews began snow pickup on F...
Jan 22, 2024
BCHL comes to term with five Alberta-based teams
KAMLOOPS - The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) just announced five Alberta-based teams will be joining the league for the 2024-25 season.According to the announcement, the teams include the Blac...
Jan 20, 2024
Big Kamloops snowfalls result in an avalanche of calls to tow companies
KAMLOOPS - Once the snow flies or a cold snap hits, tow calls go up. Thanks to this week's snowstorms, tow operators in Kamloops have been busy responding to a swell of vehicles in need. Don's Towing ...
Jan 19, 2024
