Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops RCMP ask for help tracking down wanted Chase man
KAMLOOPS - RCMP would like your help tracking down a missing Chase man. Tylor Ross Jewett, 34, is wanted on a warrant out of Kamloops related to a driving offence from earlier in 2023. "A warrant was ...
Aug 17, 2023
TNRD adds nine properties to its evacuation alert in response to Ross Moore Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has added nine properties to its evacuation alert in response to the Ross Moore Lake wildfire.In a news release issued Thursday (Aug. 17) mornin...
Aug 17, 2023
Tk'emlups te Secwepemc issues water restrictions amid drought conditions
KAMLOOPS - Tk'emlups te Secwepemc is aiming to reduce community-wide water use by 25 per cent. In a news release issued Wednesday (Aug. 16), Tk'emlups states it is due to the North and South Thompson ...
Aug 17, 2023
North Shuswap, Adams Lake communities told to prepare for evacuation orders in the coming days
LEE CREEK, B.C. - The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) is warning communities on alert due to the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire that they may be put on evacuation order as early as Thursday (Aug. 17).An ...
Aug 17, 2023
One E-bike recovered, two high-end bikes still missing following downtown Kamloops break-in
KAMLOOPS - One person was arrested, and two others remain outstanding, after a break-in at a downtown Kamloops business.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say three high-end bikes were reportedly taken ...
Aug 17, 2023
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
