Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Late Logan Lake councillor remembered for community leadership and disaster response
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - The District of Logan Lake says a current councillor and longtime first responder passed away this week.In a news release, the District confirmed the passing of Councillor Chris Can...
Jul 19, 2023
Salmon Arm RCMP searching for wanted man
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding a wanted man.In a news release issued Tuesday (July 18), police say Caleb Gerbrandt is wanted for breaching his probation...
Jul 19, 2023
Williams Lake Fire Department to collect donations for local food bank
WILLIAMS LAKE - The Williams Lake Fire Department (WLFD) is helping the Salvation Army Food Bank this summer with its annual Christmas in July Food Drive. "Our annual Christmas in July event is an exc...
Jul 18, 2023
Kamloops teen dies after slipping into Akolkolex Falls near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE - A Kamloops teenager has died in a freak accident at the Akolkolex Falls near Revelstoke.In a news release, RCMP says the 15-year-old girl was on a hike when she slipped on some rocks and ...
Jul 18, 2023
Two sent to hospital in morning crash in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Two cyclists were sent to hospital following a crash late Tuesday morning near the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Lansdowne Street in Kamloops. Kamloops RCMP say emergency responders were...
Jul 18, 2023
RCMP searching for wanted man last seen in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding a man wanted on an unendorsed warrant.In a news release issued Tuesday (July 18), police say 38-year-old Eric Edison Prescott was l...
Jul 18, 2023
Kamloops Fire Rescue to have 10 new firefighters placed at Westsyde station
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) will soon have its station in Westsyde fully staffed with full-time career firefighters.In a news release, the City of Kamloops says 10 new firefighters have comp...
Jul 18, 2023
Wildfire smoke: Public safety bulletin issued after child's death
KAMLOOPS - After the recent death of a nine-year-old was determined to be related to wildfire smoke, the BC Coroners Service issued a public safety bulletin warning residents about the risks associate...
Jul 17, 2023
Kamloops Fire Centre provides update on Bush Creek East Wildfire
KAMLOOPS - A wildfire that started Wednesday (July 12) near Chase, has grown significantly.The Bush Creek East wildfire is located west of Adams Lake and is measured at 265 hectares. The Kamloops Fire...
Jul 17, 2023
Interior Health urging caution over smokey skies
KAMLOOPS - Smoke from wildfires has been covering skies across over the province. Though Monday's sky over Kamloops was looking a little clearer than last week, Interior Health is reminding everyone t...
Jul 17, 2023
