Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloopa Powwow is back for its 42nd annual celebration
KAMLOOPS - The arbor at Tk'emlps Powwow grounds is hosting thousands of drummers, singers, dancers and their families this weekend to compete at Kamloopa Powwow. The event that kicks off tonight, is t...
Aug 4, 2023
Bottoms up! Kamloops celebrates International Beer Day
KAMLOOPS - The first Friday in August each year is celebrated as International Beer Day, just in case you needed another reason to crack a cold one. On a warm August afternoon, there aren't many thing...
Aug 4, 2023
Nicola Lake beaches reopened as algae bloom clears
MERRITT, B.C. - Less than one month after it was enacted, Interior Health has lifted its beach closure for Nicola Lake.The beaches were closed on July 13 due to an algae bloom.In a news release issued...
Aug 4, 2023
TNRD asks Adams Lake boaters to keep north of Agate Bay
ADAMS LAKE, B.C. - Thompson Nicola Regional District officials are enacting some temporary safety restrictions on Adams Lake, with wildfires approaching the water on both sides.In a news release issue...
Aug 4, 2023
Kamloops RCMP seek suspect in North Shore stabbing Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are investigating a stabbing that took place on the Kamloops North Shore Wednesday (Aug. 2).In a news release, Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet of Kamloops RCMP says it happened at about 1:3...
Aug 4, 2023
Wildfire smoke, not drought, biggest concern for local wineries
KAMLOOPS - No region in the southern portion of the province is currently experiencing anything below a Level 3 drought, with much of B.C. facing Level 4 or even Level 5 conditions, and that is with s...
Aug 4, 2023
City of Kamloops closes nature parks and trails amid drought and fire conditions
KAMLOOPS - All nature parks and trails within the City of Kamloops will be closed as of Friday (Aug. 4) at 4:00 p.m.In a news release, the city says the order was made by Kamloops Fire Rescue Chief Ke...
Aug 4, 2023
Kamloops RCMP weigh in on arrest video, say drugs were seized
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have released their own version of the events partially captured on video in front of Kamloops City Hall Monday evening (July 31).WATCH: (Video Credit: Facebook / Twister Love)In a new...
Aug 3, 2023
Sajjan touts prevention, cooperation in first trip to wildfire front as federal emergency minister
KAMLOOPS - The federal Minister of Emergency Preparedness, Harjit Sajjan, visited Kamloops this week for the first time since taking on his new role in cabinet. As Minister of Emergency Preparedness, ...
Aug 3, 2023
More Kamloopsians embrace xeriscaping, move away from traditional lawns
KAMLOOPS - While a green piece of manicured lawn used to be the norm, more and more properties in Kamloops are opting out of lawn maintenance. According to Colin Lyons, owner of Lyons Landscaping, he'...
Aug 3, 2023
