Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Special air quality statement issued for South Thompson region
KAMLOOPS - Residents in the South Thompson region may feel a little short of breath right now due to the smoke lingering in the air.On Saturday (Sept. 3), Environment Canada issued a Smoky Skies Bulle...
Sep 03, 2022
Salmon Arm RCMP seeks identity of armed robbery suspect
SALMON ARM - Salmon Arm RCMP is looking for a suspect involved in an armed robbery on August 25.Roughly after 7:30 p.m. RCMP responded to a call about an armed robbery.The man reportedly asked the vic...
Sep 03, 2022
Kamloops sporting events sees a boost in hotel occupancy and tourism
KAMLOOPS - During the summer months, sports events like the National Softball Association Canada Co-ed Slow-pitch World Series bring people to Kamloops in droves."In town this week we'll have 93 teams...
Sep 02, 2022
Clearwater emergency department closures stretches to night 24
CLEARWATER - The emergency department at the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater will be closed overnight on September 3.Saturday was supposed to be the first time the ED was open 24/7 since ...
Sep 02, 2022
Ralph Bell Elementary set to welcome its first cohort of Bobcats Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - Summer 2022 is almost over, and the new school year is just one long weekend away. As parents and kids prepare to fall back into the school day routine, the finishing touches are being inst...
Sep 02, 2022
Ashcroft emergency department closed this weekend
ASHCROFT - The Ashcroft Emergency Department will be closed this weekend (Sept, 2-4) due to limited nursing staff availability. There is no emergency department service during the week or overnight on...
Sep 02, 2022
Safety protocols to remain similar to last school year across SD73
KAMLOOPS - As students are set to return to the classroom on Tuesday (Sept. 6) morning, the Ministries of Health and Education have released the safety protocols for the new year.Measures for protecti...
Sep 02, 2022
Kamloops refugee group hosting volunteer training session to help Ukrainian newcomers
KAMLOOPS - A refugee resettlement group is putting out the call for Kamloops residents to help Ukrainian newcomers arrive to the city.In a news release issued Friday (Sept. 2) morning, Refugee and Fri...
Sep 02, 2022
KFR advises outdoor enthusiasts to use caution as injured man is rescued from Guerin Creek
KAMLOOPS - It's the worst nightmare for a hiker - suffering an injury that leaves you stranded. This time it didn't happen in the wilderness, it happened in the city.A man with an injured leg was resc...
Sep 01, 2022
Despite hot and dry conditions, BC Wildfire reports lower than average area burned
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Fire Centre saw more than 170 lightning caused wildfires in the month of August. And while conditions have been ripe for wildfires to burn out of control, the BC Wildfire Servi...
Sep 01, 2022
