Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Bones suspected to be human and archeological found near Thompson River
KAMLOOPS - An eroded riverbank led to the discovery of bones that are suspected to be human and archeological in nature over the weekend.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say a person was walking along...
Sep 6, 2023
Evacuated TNRD residents in lower west Adams Lake expected to return home Wednesday night
KAMLOOPS - A planned re-entry for Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) residents in lower west Adams Lake who were forced to evacuated due to the Bush Creek East wildfire is expected Wednesday (Se...
Sep 6, 2023
Driver of stolen car collides with bear's body: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - A stolen vehicle reportedly collided with a bear's dead body, kept driving and ended up in flames over the weekend. In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say they were investigating a suspected ...
Sep 6, 2023
Noble Creek Irrigation System shutdown to go ahead; City of Kamloops to explore temporary pump for 2024
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council has okayed the decommissioning of a part of the infamous Noble Creek Irrigiation System but will look at a temporary pump option for next year.In a meeting held Tuesday aft...
Sep 5, 2023
Kamloops mayor asks council to release confidential documents, move forward with working relationship
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson says he and the city's eight councillors should move forward from the long list of scandals and controversies that has plagued them since they were sworn i...
Sep 5, 2023
Infrared mapping highlight growth on Ross Moore Lake Wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The cooler temperatures and lower overall humidity are assisting the B.C. Wildfire Service in battling the Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops.Despite the fact that all evacuation or...
Sep 5, 2023
Kamloops children - and parents - excited for the new school year
KAMLOOPS - New school year, new backpacks, new teachers and new friends. Students are excited about it all. However, kids are not the only ones who are happy with school returning. "It's really nice t...
Sep 5, 2023
No reported growth on Bush Creek East wildfire in five days; North Shuswap residents prepare to return
KAMLOOPS - "You will certainly see in time the recovery that is needed. It is going to be years in the making," Columbia Shuswap Regional District Information Officer Tim Conrad told CFJC Today Tuesda...
Sep 5, 2023
Drip irrigation permitted in City of Kamloops as drought persists
KAMLOOPS - On August 14, the City of Kamloops moved to drought Level 5 restrictions, limiting water use for residents in an attempt to reduce city-wide water use by 25 per cent. The restrictions limit...
Sep 5, 2023
CSRD plans to downgrade multiple evacuation orders related to Bush Creek East wildfire
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A timeline has been set for residents within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) who were evacuated due to the Bush Creek East wildfire to return to their properties.In an...
Sep 5, 2023
