Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Recent snow dump a positive for low snowpack levels in Thompson region
KAMLOOPS - The BC River Forecast Centre says this most recent dump of snow is a good thing for the low snowpack levels, but it hasn't pulled the region out of ongoing drought potential. Preliminary da...
Jan 19, 2024
'Take your time and try to have that confidence'; Professional driving tips for snowy Kamloops roads
KAMLOOPS - Snow has the ability to make even the most confident drivers nervous, and with Kamloops getting a significant dump this week, it's important to remember to take your time."Always make sure ...
Jan 19, 2024
Freezing rain warning issued for Coquihalla corridor
KAMLOOPS - What was a snowfall warning has transformed into something equally treacherous on the Coquihalla Highway.Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for the Coquihalla between Kam...
Jan 19, 2024
Council to consider upping fees for memorial trees, benches in Kamloops parks
KAMLOOPS - Staff for the City of Kamloops are recommending a hike in the fees local residents pay to have their loved ones memorialized in city parks.As it stands, the city charges $2,800 to install a...
Jan 19, 2024
RCMP say vehicle veered into oncoming lane, causing horrific fatal crash near Monte Lake Tuesday
MONTE LAKE, B.C. - RCMP say they still aren't ultimately sure why two vehicles collided near Monte Lake earlier this week, resulting in the deaths of four people.The crash took place on Highway 97 at ...
Jan 19, 2024
Fuel shortage in Kamloops amid Suncor terminal outage: Tk'emlups
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (1:45 p.m.): CFJC Today received this statement from a spokesperson for Suncor Energy:We are experiencing a temporary system disruption at the Suncor Kamloops terminal. As a result, ...
Jan 19, 2024
CSRD approves funding for Falkland Stampede Grounds improvements ahead of rodeo event
FALKLAND, B.C. - It's not Falkland's first rodeo, and it sure won't be its last.In a news release issued Friday (Jan. 19), the Columbia Shuswap Regional District announced its board of directors unani...
Jan 19, 2024
Kamloops man believed to be seen in Mission Flats days before being reported missing
KAMLOOPS - A 32-year-old Kamloops man was believed to have been seen in Mission Flats days before he was reported missing.Kyle Ferg was reported missing to Kamloops RCMP on Nov. 17, 2023, after his fa...
Jan 19, 2024
Snowfall warning for South Thompson, freezing rain warning for Coquihalla Highway and Fraser Canyon Friday
KAMLOOPS - Mother Nature is performing an encore for Kamloops after a snowy showing on Wednesday.Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for the South Thompson region Friday (Jan. 19). Around 10 ...
Jan 19, 2024
TNRD to consider flood plan for Highway 8 communities
KAMLOOPS - In the aftermath of the 2021 atmospheric river, which brought devastating floods to the community of Merritt and along Highway 8, the Thompson Nicola Regional District will consider a motio...
Jan 18, 2024
