Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Tim Horton's Camp Day is back and branches are receiving donations
KAMLOOPS - Tim Horton's branches all over the country are raising money to help youth from underserved communities. With "Tim's Camps," kids aged 11-to-16 attend 10-day camp sessions each year that be...
Jul 19, 2023
Kamloops RCMP rush to North Shore gas station after weapons call
KAMLOOPS - A suspect is in custody after a weapons complaint led police to swarm a North Shore gas station Wednesday afternoon (July 19).In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evel...
Jul 19, 2023
More resources expected Thursday as crews battle Adams Lake-area wildfires
KAMLOOPS - More support is coming for firefighters trying to bring the two most significant wildfires in the Kamloops area under control.Fire Information Officer Taylor Wallace of the B.C. Wildfire Se...
Jul 19, 2023
Kamloops RCMP patrols in Riverside Park result in arrest of wanted man
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP managed to corral a wanted man thanks to some proactive patrolling last weekend. In a news release, spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says Mounties were conducting patrols in R...
Jul 19, 2023
Sun Peaks looks to the TNRD for its new CAO
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - The Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks has appointed its new chief administrative officer (CAO).In a news release issued Wednesday (July 19) morning, Mayor Al Raine announced the appoi...
Jul 19, 2023
Kamloops loses five lives due to illicit drugs in June; B.C. on pace for another deadly record
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops lost five more lives in June due to the toxic drug supply.New figures released Wednesday (July 19) by the BC Coroners Service show 43 deaths due to illicit drugs in Kamloops at the...
Jul 19, 2023
Late Logan Lake councillor remembered for community leadership and disaster response
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - The District of Logan Lake says a current councillor and longtime first responder passed away this week.In a news release, the District confirmed the passing of Councillor Chris Can...
Jul 19, 2023
Salmon Arm RCMP searching for wanted man
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding a wanted man.In a news release issued Tuesday (July 18), police say Caleb Gerbrandt is wanted for breaching his probation...
Jul 19, 2023
Williams Lake Fire Department to collect donations for local food bank
WILLIAMS LAKE - The Williams Lake Fire Department (WLFD) is helping the Salvation Army Food Bank this summer with its annual Christmas in July Food Drive. "Our annual Christmas in July event is an exc...
Jul 18, 2023
Kamloops teen dies after slipping into Akolkolex Falls near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE - A Kamloops teenager has died in a freak accident at the Akolkolex Falls near Revelstoke.In a news release, RCMP says the 15-year-old girl was on a hike when she slipped on some rocks and ...
Jul 18, 2023
