Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Two men arrested then sent to hospital after bear spray attack in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Two men were arrested after a reported bear spray attack in Salmon Arm early Wednesday (April 19) morning.In a news release, Salmon Arm RCMP say they were called to Beatty Avenue at...
Apr 20, 2023
Grass fire caused by campfire; Kamloops RCMP launch criminal probe
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a campfire caused a large grass fire that encroached on homes in the West End Wednesday afternoon (April 19).In a news release, Superintendent Jeff Pelley says a criminal ...
Apr 19, 2023
Out of the Cold responds to concerns expressed by Stuart Wood shelter neighbours
KAMLOOPS - Renee Stein, executive director of Out of the Cold describes the Stuart Wood shelter as a very unique shelter experience."We do shelter a little bit differently," Stein said. "Not only do w...
Apr 19, 2023
City of Merritt CAO Sean Smith to depart for private sector
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt is once again on the hunt for a new chief administrative officer.Sean Smith has informed the city he is leaving to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. His ...
Apr 19, 2023
Honour House Society receives large donation from Kamloops Legion
KAMLOOPS -The Honour House Society is currently touring British Columbia and the Yukon to raise awareness and support for Honour House and Honour Ranch. The two facilities provide free support to acti...
Apr 19, 2023
Kamloops West End homeowner describes moments grass fire approached his backyard
KAMLOOPS - A homeowner in the Kamloops West End is describing the harrowing moments a brush fire approached his property Wednesday afternoon (April 19).WATCH: Firefighters douse Wednesday's grass fire...
Apr 19, 2023
Grass fire breaks out in Kamloops' West End
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: (3:40 p.m.): Kamloops Fire Rescue says the fire is now under control. 3:36 pm Update: The fire is now under control. KFR responded immediately with multiple apparatus'. No structure...
Apr 19, 2023 Image Credit: Contributed
Kamloops RCMP searching for wanted 42-year-old man
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding a wanted 42-year-old man.In a news release issued Wednesday (April 19) morning, police say Trevor Boyd Scott is wanted on an endors...
Apr 19, 2023
Wildfire near Pavilion being held; travel advisory in effect due to smoke
KAMLOOPS - The wildfire discovered northwest of Ashcroft Tuesday (April 18) afternoon is now being held.BC Wildfire Service Fire Information Officer Karley Desrosiers says there was no additional grow...
Apr 19, 2023
'They use the park as their own toilet': Parent concerned about Stuart Wood shelter
KAMLOOPS - Ayla Harris lives across the street from the former Stuart Wood School.Every day her daughter plays at the school's park, but since a cold weather shelter moved into the space, Harris has b...
Apr 18, 2023
