Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Alcohol impairment believed to have been a factor in Westsyde Road crash Saturday: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a driver who crashed an SUV on Westsyde Road Saturday evening (June 3) appears to have been impaired.In a news release, RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says police w...
Jun 5, 2023
Grass fire sparks on Tk'emlups reserve
TK'EMLUPS - UPDATE (2:45 p.m.): Just before 12:00 p.m. on Monday (June 5), Kamloops Fire Rescue crews were called out to quick moving grass fire on the Tk'emlups reserve. The blaze ignited just off of...
Jun 5, 2023
RCMP renew call for information into shooting of 17 feral horses near Walhachin
WALHACHIN, B.C. - The RCMP's Livestock Section is renewing its appeal for information into the suspicious deaths of 17 Skeetchestn traditional horses near Walhachin.In a news release issued Monday (Ju...
Jun 5, 2023
Serious vehicle accident closes Highway 1 in Valleyview
UPDATE (7:30 a.m.): DriveBC says the Trans Canada Highway in Valleyview has fully reopened.UPDATE (7 a.m.): DriveBC says a vehicle recovery is underway on the Trans Canada Highway in Valleyview, and t...
Jun 5, 2023
'I don't even know how they get a license': near miss involving semi-truck near Clearwater under investigation
CLEARWATER, B.C. - A close call involving a commercial truck driver near Clearwater Friday (June 2) at around 7 p.m. is under investigation. Dash camera footage captured by Kathy Braaten, a long-time ...
Jun 4, 2023
Small wildfires quickly contained by Kamloops Fire Rescue
KAMLOOPS - A small group of wildfire east of Kamloops have been knocked down and contained by Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR). In a tweet, KFR announced that the fire was contained and that crews were stil...
Jun 3, 2023
Private property on Swan Lake secured for nature reserve
VERNON - The Regional District of North Okanagan has secured a nature reserve property.The RDNO said it has acquired a lakefront property on the east side of Swan Lake, solidifying its status as the J...
Jun 3, 2023
School district pleased with first week of safer streets pilot
KAMLOOPS - After one week, the Kamloops Thompson School District is pleased with their safer streets initiative around Arthur Hatton Elementary School. The pilot has been a temporary closure of roads ...
Jun 3, 2023
Activities planned for National Health and Fitness day in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has partnered with Pacific Sport Interior BC to celebrate National Health and Fitness Day. "Physical activity is a powerful tool for our mental, physical, and social we...
Jun 3, 2023
Kamloops annual Kidney Walk beginning this weekend
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Kidney Walk is set to begin this weekend at Mcdonald Park. The walk raises funds for research and support programs for patients. Linda Bonner-Brown, who has been a volunteer wi...
Jun 2, 2023
