Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
RCMP update Lytton fire investigation; cause not yet determined
LYTTON, B.C. - The BC RCMP has released a statement into the ongoing investigation of the Lytton fire that devastated the Village on June 30, 2021. A cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed. "The...
Doug Collins Jul 12, 2021
Evacuation alerts lifted around Napier Lake, Deka Lake fires
KAMLOOPS AND 100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - There is some good news on the wildfire front, as tensions around a pair of Interior wildfires have eased. On Monday afternoon (July 12), the Thompson-Nicola Region...
James Peters Jul 12, 2021
Sandman Centre re-opening as a cooling centre this week
KAMLOOPS - The concourse at the Sandman Centre will be open between today (July 12) and Wednesday (July 14) as a cooling centre to provide residents with temporary relief from the current heat event.A...
James Peters Jul 12, 2021
City of Kamloops, B.C. government meet to discuss secondary access out of Juniper Ridge
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops appears to have a map on moving forward following the issues caused by the July 1 East Interface Fire.Mayor Ken Christian and Chief Administrative Officer David Trawin ...
James Peters Jul 12, 2021
Hot weather will continue to cause problems for firefighters
KAMLOOPS - The wildfire situation isn't going to get any better with the hot temperatures expected today (Monday). Environment Canada says we're looking at highs in the 35-38 range the next few days. ...
Doug Collins Jul 12, 2021
RCMP to provide update soon on investigation into wildfire in Lytton, B.C.
LYTTON, B.C. - RCMP have set up three security checkpoints around Lytton, B.C., and they say there will be an update soon on the investigation into the cause of the fast-moving wildfire that destroyed...
Doug Collins Jul 11, 2021
Two more evacuation alerts in place due to wildfire near Whitecroft
KAMLOOPS - Two evacuation alerts were issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) for properties in Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and the Peaks).As of Sunday (July 11), three properties in Eil...
Jul 11, 2021
Spring Fest taking place over 22 days in the summer
KAMLOOPS - Spring Fest is back in Kamloops, albeit in a different season and format.Instead of the custom three-day festival, the Spring(back)fest in 2021 will be spaced out over 22 days during July. ...
Jul 11, 2021
Evacuation alert issued for Sun Peaks Resort
SUN PEAKS - An evacuation alert has been issued by Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality for all properties within its boundaries. The alert is due to the Embleton Mountain Wildfire west of Whitecrof...
Aaron Schulze Jul 11, 2021
Road to Sun Peaks only open for residents and employees due to Embleton Mountain Fire
SUN PEAKS - Sun Peaks is still operational despite the nearby Embleton Mountain Wildfire, albeit only to guests who are already at the resort. B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has ...
Doug Collins Jul 11, 2021
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