Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops man found
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP say the 36-year-old man last seen on April 25 has been found and is safe. (Please note: for privacy considerations any previous information pertaining to this individu...
May 4, 2023
Kamloops RCMP report surge in phone scam attempts this week
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are reporting an uptick in a familiar phone scam.According to detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn, during the past two days (May 3 and 4), more than a dozen local resi...
May 4, 2023
Kamloops NorthPaws in search of billet families for upcoming baseball season
KAMLOOPS - On June 6, the Kamloops NorthPaws will open up the home portion of the West Coast League baseball season at Norbrock Stadium against the Portland Pickles. After the game, the players will h...
May 4, 2023
'There is uncertainty with storms': Merritt taking full precautions ahead of weekend weather
MERRITT, B.C. - A new high streamflow advisory was issued Thursday morning (May 4) for the Nicola River. The B.C. River Forecast Centre says the advisories also include tributaries including Guichon C...
May 4, 2023
As Cache Creek flood waters recede, provincial officials assess damage to Highway 97
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says Highway 97 through the village of Cache Creek will need repairs once flood waters recede.Spring runoff water caused Cache ...
May 4, 2023
High streamflow advisories issued for Nicola River and Shuswap region
KAMLOOPS - Two new high streamflow advisories were issued for the Nicola River and Shuswap Region Thursday (May 4) morning.The BC River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) says the advisories also include tributa...
May 4, 2023
'It looks higher now than it was yesterday'; Cache Creek mayor believes end of flood may be in sight
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta is maintaining some optimism, but says it appears the deluge coming from Cache Creek into the village Thursday has reached new levels."It's hard to ima...
May 4, 2023
City of Merritt activates Level 1 Emergency Operations Centre as flood precaution
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt has activated a Level 1 EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) as water levels in the Nicola and Coldwater Rivers have risen slightly. A flood watch is in effect for the...
May 4, 2023
Blasting work taking place on Highway 1 near Chase throughout spring and summer
CHASE, B.C. - Six days you shall blast the highway, but the seventh day is for rest.DriveBC says starting Thursday (May 4) and lasting until Sept. 1, crews will work on planned blasting in both direct...
May 4, 2023
Axe-forging session at Honour Ranch helps veterans with mental health
KAMLOOPS - Nine current and former members from the Canadian Armed Forces spent the end of April at Honour Ranch, a place for military personnel and first responders suffering from operational stress ...
May 4, 2023
