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Fifty properties on evacuation alert near Ashcroft because of wildfire
UPDATED: There are now 50 properties on evacuation alert near Barnes Lake, east of Ashcroft, because of the Tremont Creek wildfire. The Thompson Nicola Regional District issued the alert late Tuesday ...
Jul 13, 2021
UPDATE: Wildfire near Mount Peter mapped at four hectares in size
UPDATED: 5:25 p.m. The BC Wildfire Service says a new blaze northeast of Kamloops is estimated to be four hectares in size. The service says it's burning on the ridge line near Mount Peter, pointing o...
Jul 13, 2021
Kamloops RCMP vehicles rammed in Aberdeen after suspicious vehicle call
Kamloops RCMP say what began as a suspicious vehicle report led to two police vehicles being rammed in Aberdeen in the early hours of Saturday morning, July 10. Spokesperson Const. Crystal Evelyn says...
Jul 13, 2021
Taxes, increase in demand likely reasons for recent spike in Kamloops gas prices
The Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy says taxes and an increase in demand with easing COVID-19 restrictions are the reason for a big spike in Kamloops gas prices this week. "There will not be mu...
Jul 13, 2021
Kamloops-Thompson School District appoints two new assistant superintendents
Two promotions have been made in the superintendent's office at the Kamloops-Thompson School District. The board of education has appointed Grant Reilly as the new assistant superintendent of elementa...
Jul 13, 2021
Massive Sparks Lake fire forces 110 new evacuation orders Tuesday
Another 110 properties west of Kamloops are being evacuated this morning because of the Sparks Lake wildfire. Those homes are on Dale Road, Frederick Road, Harbridge Drive, Meadow Road and Tranquille-...
Jul 13, 2021
Celebration of life for Don Moores to be held today, July 13
The Celebration of Life for Kamloops Blazers President and Chief Operating Officer, Don Moores, is set for 1 p.m. this afternoon from the Sandman Centre. Among those in attendance will be country musi...
Jul 13, 2021
Sparks Lake Fire evacuation orders expanded after fire challenges control lines
New evacuation orders have been issued in relation to the Sparks Lake wildfire, northwest of Kamloops. People in nine properties on the north side of Kamloops Lake across from Savona that were on evac...
Jul 13, 2021
RCMP narrows area of focus in Lytton fire investigation; cause still not determined
Mounties are investigating a park and a parking lot in southwest Lytton as a potential point of origin for the fire that destroyed most of the village on June 30. Mounties say an area near River Drive...
Jul 12, 2021 The town centre in the Village of Lytton on July 6, 2021, a week after a wildfire tore through town. (Photo by John Horgan)
New paved road in and out of Juniper will connect with Rose Hill Road
The mayor of Kamloops says the city will need to establish a right-of-way through Crown land to build a second road in and out of Juniper. Speaking on NL Newsday, Ken Christian says he and city manage...
Jul 12, 2021 A line up of vehicles trying to evacuate on July 1, 2021. (Photo via John Cantelo)
