Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Lower East Adams Lake fire surpasses 10,000 ha; evacuation alert issued for Scotch Creek
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is taking even more precautions due to threat the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, placing the entire community of Scotch Creek on eva...
Aug 16, 2023
Three people arrested in Barriere, charged with July Heffley Creek Store break-in
KAMLOOPS - Three people are facing numerous charges after a series of Kamloops-area crimes, including a recent break-and-enter at the Heffley Creek Store.In a news release, Supt. Jeff Pelley of Kamloo...
Aug 16, 2023
Kamloops and area impacted by widespread smoke
KAMLOOPS - Widespread smoke is expected to linger around Kamloops for Wednesday (Aug. 16) and Thursday.In a smoky skies bulletin online, Environment Canada says the South Thompson region, along with t...
Aug 16, 2023
Columbia Shuswap Regional District issues evacuation alert for Lee Creek
CHASE, B.C. - A new evacuation alert was issued by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Wednesday (Aug. 16) morning.In a news release, the CSRD says the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire is incr...
Aug 16, 2023
Structure protection units move in the Shuswap as fire activity is expected to pick up
CHASE, B.C. - As fire behaviour continues to become more active, the Shuswap Emergency Program moved one of its Structure Protection Units to the Gateway Lakeview Resort entrance and another at the Sc...
Aug 16, 2023
Looming end date still in place for Noble Creek Irrigation System - but hope springs eternal
KAMLOOPS - The Noble Creek Irrigation System's days are still numbered, but Kamloops council has given users some reason for hope.After nearly six hours of discussion on the issue Tuesday (Aug. 15), K...
Aug 15, 2023
If you're uncomfortable in the Kamloops summer heat, so are your pets
KAMLOOPS - Humans are not the only ones being affected by the heat. Even though pets can't use words to describe how they are feeling, they do show symptoms to their owners. "Signs of heat exhaustion,...
Aug 15, 2023
City of Kamloops suggests ways to keep your home cool during summer heatwave
KAMLOOPS - With an extreme heat warning in place during daylight hours, and daytime highs expected to remain in the mid-30s until at least Thursday (Aug. 17), the City of Kamloops has some tips to hel...
Aug 15, 2023
No plans to re-close nature parks: City of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - With the onset of hot and dry conditions once again, much of the Kamloops Fire Centre has returned to an extreme fire danger rating.However, the City of Kamloops says it has no plans to clo...
Aug 15, 2023
New fire sparks east of Little Fort, grows to 58 ha Tuesday
LITTLE FORT, B.C. - B.C. Wildfire Service crews are keeping an eye on a new wildfire that was first spotted Monday (Aug. 14) in the North Thompson Valley. The North Saskum Lake fire is burning east of...
Aug 15, 2023
