Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
More than 300 properties ordered to evacuate under threat from the Ross Moore Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) expanded an Evacuation Order as a result of the growing Ross Moore Lake wildfire Sunday (Jul. 23) evening. The new order encompasses 344 propert...
Jul 23, 2023
Lower East Adams Lake wildfire sees significant growth in size overnight
KAMLOOPS - The Lower East Adams Lake wildfire saw dramatic growth in size overnight Saturday (July 22) and into Sunday (July 23). In an update by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, the size of th...
Jul 23, 2023
Motor vehicle incident closes Highway 97D in both directions
KAMLOOPS - A motor vehicle incident on Highway 97D between Logan Lake and the Coquihalla highway has led to a road closure in both directions.According to Stephanie Dunn with B.C. Emergency Health Ser...
Jul 23, 2023
City of Kamloops activates Emergency Operations Centre as wildfire south of city grows
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), indicating a heightened level of concern around the nearby Ross Moore Lake wildfire.Speaking to CFJC Today Sunday (...
Jul 23, 2023
Province issues smoky skies bulletin for Kamloops, Cariboo
KAMLOOPS - The fast-moving Ross Moore Lake wildfire is throwing a lot of smoke into the air, and that is one of the reasons the province's Ministry of Environment has issued a smoky skies bulletin for...
Jul 23, 2023
TNRD issues evacuation alert near Adams Lake-area fire
ADAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has put 12 properties on evacuation alert near the Bush Creek East wildfire, on the west side of Adams Lake.As of Sunday morning (July 2...
Jul 23, 2023
Ross Moore Lake wildfire expands to 1,800 hectares as crews continue to fight the blaze
KAMLOOPS - What started as a small wildfire in Ross Moore Lake has since increased significantly.As of 9:04 a.m. on Sunday (July 23), the B.C. Wildfire Service has reported the wildfire at 1,800 hecta...
Jul 23, 2023
TNRD orders evacuation of 49 properties south of Kamloops; city puts Knutsford on alert
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District has ordered 49 properties just south of Kamloops evacuated due to the threat presented by the raging Ross Moore Lake wildfire. The TNRD's order was iss...
Jul 22, 2023
WolfPack signs local product for Women's Volleyball
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack just announced local all-star Ella Sladden has committed to the WolfPack women's volleyball team.The 5-11 outside hitter is known for her energy on the field an...
Jul 22, 2023
Wildfire smoke expected to stay in Central Interior, including Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Several parts of the province, including Kamloops should expect smoky skies to be around for the next 24 to 48 hours due to wildfires.The province says in it's Smoky Skies Bulletin that was...
Jul 22, 2023
