Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
New ownership group promises few changes for downtown mainstay Scott's Inn
KAMLOOPS - Scott's Inn and Suites, a hotel that has served travellers in Kamloops for more than four decades is getting a new owner. Invictus Properties recently announced it has acquired the 60-year-...
Mar 09, 2023
First Nations Emergency Services Society holding first ever boot camp in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The T'kemlups Arbour was the safest building in the Kamloops area Thursday (March 9), as the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) practiced setting up structure protection equip...
Mar 09, 2023
Kamloops Mountie assaulted, property damaged in interaction with teen mischief suspect
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a belligerent teen was responsible for a lot of damage and chaos over the weekend.In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says a patrolling officer ...
Mar 09, 2023
Blazers' Masters signs entry-level deal with Minnesota Wild
KAMLOOPS - Yet another Kamloops Blazer has signed a pro contract.The Minnesota Wild have announced the signing of 19-year-old defenceman Kyle Masters to a three-year, entry-level contract.The Wild dra...
Mar 09, 2023
Kamloops Symphony's executive director moving on to new role in Calgary
KAMLOOPS - The executive director for the Kamloops Symphony Society (KSO) will be leaving in mid-May.In a news release, the society says Daniel Mills will move on from the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra ...
Mar 09, 2023
Kamloops to see nearly 7 per cent increase in municipal taxes in 2023
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city council is finalizing its budget, and this year, the council is raising local property taxes to meet the city's new spending demands. This year, that tax increase number will ...
Mar 08, 2023
'Support along the entire food security spectrum'; Kamloops Food Bank lauds provincial investment
KAMLOOPS - The province is investing more than $200 million in food security to ensure people have better access to an increased supply of affordable, local food. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food ...
Mar 08, 2023
Healthy City of Kamloops supplemental list comes at a price to taxpayers
KAMLOOPS - A large Kamloops marquee sign and additional city fleet vehicles were among the ten supplemental budget items put in front of Kamloops Council Tuesday (Mar. 8) - all of which were given the...
Mar 08, 2023
TRU World celebrates 40th anniversary of international education, kicks off IDays festival
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University is home to more than 25,000 students across all its programs, pursuing an education with the goal of one day using that knowledge in their careers. That includes ...
Mar 08, 2023
One arrested on Lac du Bois Road after major RCMP response to gun call
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a major response to the Lac du Bois Road area above Batchelor Heights resulted in one person taken into custody. In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn s...
Mar 08, 2023
