Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
WolfPack signs local product for Women's Volleyball
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack just announced local all-star Ella Sladden has committed to the WolfPack women's volleyball team.The 5-11 outside hitter is known for her energy on the field an...
Jul 22, 2023
Wildfire smoke expected to stay in Central Interior, including Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Several parts of the province, including Kamloops should expect smoky skies to be around for the next 24 to 48 hours due to wildfires.The province says in it's Smoky Skies Bulletin that was...
Jul 22, 2023
TNRD issues evacuation alert for 360 properties south of Kamloops
NOTE: This story has been updated here.UPDATE (2:05 p.m.) The wildfire has since increased to 350 hectares and is still out of control. B.C. Wildfire service say crews and air tankers will be heading ...
Jul 22, 2023
New 90-ha fire south of Kamloops causes huge, visible smoke plume Friday
KAMLOOPS - A huge plume of smoke visible in Kamloops is coming from a blaze burning near Lac Le Jeune.The B.C. Wildfire Service says the Ross Moore Lake wildfire, burning 24 kilometres south of Kamloo...
Jul 21, 2023
Silver medal: Tk'emlúps loses out to Calgary in bid to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games
HALIFAX - Tk'emlps te Secwpemc has come up just short in its bid to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG).In a news release issued late Friday, Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir says the NAIG Coun...
Jul 21, 2023
Lightning suspected to have caused new wildfire east of Merritt
KAMLOOPS - A wildfire that started Thursday (July 20) near Merritt has increased in size as of Friday morning.The wildfire at Quilchena Creek is located west of Highway 97C. The B.C. Wildfire Service ...
Jul 21, 2023
Home Hardware donation gives TRU carpentry students a lift
KAMLOOPS - Thanks to a $100,000 donation from Kamloops Home Hardware, Thompson Rivers University carpentry students have a new ride to and from the job site. Friday (July 21) afternoon, the trades sch...
Jul 21, 2023
Kamloops model competing for Miss Universe Canada
KAMLOOPS- Kayla Mckay started her modelling career when she was 15, and now she hopes to be the first Miss Universe Canada winner from Kamloops. "She's been amazing. She's been able to travel the worl...
Jul 21, 2023
Adams Lake-area wildfires burning away from structures
KAMLOOPS - The Shuswap Emergency Program says the Lower East Adams Lake fire is burning away from populated areas.In an update to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website Friday (July 21), the p...
Jul 21, 2023
Crews battle 6-ha wildfire just south of Kamloops Friday
KAMLOOPS - B.C. Wildfire Service crews are responding to a new wildfire just outside of Kamloops city limits.Fire Information Officer Taylor Wallace says the Scuitto Creek wildfire was discovered Frid...
Jul 21, 2023
