Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops and area, local highways expected to face gusty winds and dry lightning
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops and area and local highways are expected to face challenging storm conditions Thursday (Aug. 17) into Friday.In a special weather statement online, Environment Canada says a dry co...
Aug 17, 2023
Arbitrator rules City of Kamloops broke collective agreement with bylaw restructuring, orders negotiation
KAMLOOPS - An arbitrator has ruled the City of Kamloops' 2020 restructuring of its Bylaw Services Department violated the collective agreement with its unionized employees but has stopped short of ord...
Aug 16, 2023
Noble Creek Irrigation System users feel heard after marathon council meeting
KAMLOOPS - After nearly six hours of discussion at Tuesday's city council meeting, the Noble Creek Irrigation System decommission date remains intact. However, many walked away from the meeting feelin...
Aug 16, 2023
Planned ignitions completed near Ross Moore Lake wildfire; blaze nearly contained
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildfire Service says planned ignitions on the southwest corner of the Ross Moore Lake wildfire have been completed. However, according to Fire Information Officer Forrest Tower, t...
Aug 16, 2023
One road in, one road out: Authorities mull potential mass evacuation in North Shuswap
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District issued an Evacuation Alert for the Lee Creek and Scotch Creek areas - the first time this season. According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, th...
Aug 16, 2023
B.C. puts fish protection orders in place as heat, drought persists
BURNABY - The British Columbia government is putting fish protection orders in place for the Thompson Okanagan region as extreme drought conditions affect river levels and threaten the local salmon po...
Aug 16, 2023
City of Merritt enacts severe water restrictions
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt is the latest B.C. community to enact strict water restrictions.By moving to Level 5 Wednesday (Aug. 16), the city is prohibiting lawn watering or garden sprinklers...
Aug 16, 2023
Lower East Adams Lake fire surpasses 10,000 ha; evacuation alert issued for Scotch Creek
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is taking even more precautions due to threat the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, placing the entire community of Scotch Creek on eva...
Aug 16, 2023
Three people arrested in Barriere, charged with July Heffley Creek Store break-in
KAMLOOPS - Three people are facing numerous charges after a series of Kamloops-area crimes, including a recent break-and-enter at the Heffley Creek Store.In a news release, Supt. Jeff Pelley of Kamloo...
Aug 16, 2023
Kamloops and area impacted by widespread smoke
KAMLOOPS - Widespread smoke is expected to linger around Kamloops for Wednesday (Aug. 16) and Thursday.In a smoky skies bulletin online, Environment Canada says the South Thompson region, along with t...
Aug 16, 2023
