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Glynn Brothen

Glynn Brothen

The path to a glitzy movie gig begins in a conference room

KAMLOOPS – We all secretly dream of being movie stars. Maybe not even a star but being in a movie is pretty cool, too. What’s not to love about the big screen? There are costumes, celebrities and you get to pretend to be someone else. The road to fame and fortune starts with one step...

Four robberies in four days and no leads

KAMLOOPS – RCMP are still investigating four robberies which took place between April 15 to 18. Cpl. Cheryl Bush says police are still investigating each case to determine if there is a relationship between the male suspects in all four robberies or if it's the same suspect. In three of the cases, the robber produced...

Pedestrian hit by elderly motorist

KAMLOOPS – A 13-year-old boy was transported to Royal Inland Hospital this afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in a crosswalk at Westsyde Road and Anderson Terrace. Witnesses say the boy was crossing the street around 3:30 p.m. in the designated crosswalk when he was hit by an elderly driver. The boy sustained minor...

Decision made in book-ban case

KAMLOOPS – A book a Kamloops parent deemed inappropriate and pornographic has been reviewed by School District 73. Dean Audet spoke to media last month about his son’s school reading assignment The Perks of Being a Wallflower — a book he says is not suitable for use in schools. Karl deBruijn, assistant superintendent of School...

Trial begins for three men charged with possession of restricted weapons

KAMLOOPS – Today was the first day in a Kamloops Supreme Court trial for three men charged with possession of a restricted firearm and ammunition without a proper license. Justice Jennifer Duncan will oversee the trial of Rick Herd and Jordan McIntosh, both born 1984, and Joel McLean, born 1987. Each faces three charges which...

How to find out if ICBC owes you money

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia will pay out over $39 million to customers who overpaid on optional insurance—and you could be one of them. Due to entry errors in vehicle models, the corporation over and undercharged clients for several years. The vehicle model errors come from brokers entering the wrong vehicle model types....

$200K grant will improve internet service in rural Lumby

NORTH OKANAGAN - A $200,000 investment from the B.C. government will improve internet service for residents in the rural Lumby area.  This one-time $200,000 investment complements work now completed in the neighbouring Cherryville area to expand its Internet infrastructure. With an additional $50,000 contributed from the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust, this brings the total...

Take your egg hunt to the farmers market this weekend

KAMLOOPS – It's time to get reaquainted with your local farmers. The farmers market will kick off its spring/summer season this Easter weekend. The first Saturday market will start at 8 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m. on the 200 block of St. Paul Street. Shoppers can expect to see bedding plants, hanging baskets, a wide variety...

Fire at Pinantan Lake took more than just a store

STORE OWNER RAISED MONEY TO BUILD A FIRE DEPARTMENT KAMLOOPS – Every community has its hub. Pinantan Lake’s was the General Store that went up in flames last night. All that remains now is smouldering pieces and charred, unopened beer cans. A day later, they explode in the heat. An occasional firework goes off, too....

Fire at Pinantan Lake could make life less convenient for residents

KAMLOOPS - A tiny town 35 kilometres east of Kamloops lost its only store in a fire last night. Kamloops Rural RCMP responded to the fire at the Pinantan Lake Store around 11 p.m.. A tenant who resided in a suite at the location noticed smoke coming from the basement and exited the building. Though...

Business clerk robbed at knife-point

KAMLOOPS — Police are searching for a man who robbed a business in the 100 block of 4 Avenue this afternoon. At approximately 3:30 p.m. the man approached a lone female clerk and brandished a knife. He demanded personal items and cash from the till. The clerk was not injured. The suspect left the store...

Draftsman feared he was going to jail in Gaglardi case

KAMLOOPS – The draftsman who designed a concept for a property expansion on Kamloops Lake Drive testified in Kamloops provincial court yesterday afternoon. Scott Harwood is a Computer-Aided Design technician for the Northland Properties Corporation. He testified to explain his concept drawings for a property expansion in Savona, B.C. Tom Gaglardi, his father Bob Gaglardi and their...

Prosecutor challenges credibility of NHL team owner

KAMLOOPS – An NHL team owner was questioned on his business practices and his concern for the environment this morning in court. Tom Gaglardi, a part owner of the NHL's Dallas Stars and Kamloops Blazers of the WHL, resumed his testimony this morning to discuss his delay on attaining a building permit for the Gaglardi family...

‘Apoplectic’ about home renovations: Gaglardi Jr. testifies

KAMLOOPS — A part owner of the Dallas Stars, his father and their business were back in court today answering to charges they damaged Kamloops Lake when renovating and altering their property between 2010 and 2011. Tom (Robert) Gaglardi and his father Robert J. Gaglardi face two charges of altering a fish habitat after Department...

Kamloops Airport creates, attracts employment opportunities

KAMLOOPS – Earlier today, operations staff at the Kamloops Airport released the 2013 Economic Impact Study to acknowledge the financial benefits the airport has on the community. Last year, the Kamloops Airport brought 610 direct, indirect and induced jobs, generating $27.8 million in annual wages. Some of the full-time jobs directly associated with the ongoing...

Neighbours working together to have concerns heard

KAMLOOPS – A former city councillor along with a few other concerned citizens has created a group for downtown residents to voice their concerns. Denis Walsh helped create the Downtown and West End Residents' Association to represent the concerns of residents living downtown and on the west side of 1 Avenue. The objective of the...

RCMP turn human remains case over to B.C. Coroners

KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops RCMP have concluded their involvement in the case of the human remains found on a ranch property on Mission Flats Road. The investigation was handled by the Serious Crime Unit in partnership with B.C. Coroners Service and has now been turned over to the Coroners service. An update will be provided...

New owners brew plan for Rivers Nightclub

KAMLOOPS – The property known as the Rivers Nightclub will be re-opening its doors as a brewery this summer. As a nightclub, it changed many names before closing its doors two years ago. David Beardsell and his wife, Anna-Marie haven’t decided on a new name yet, but know that 355 Landsdowne Street won’t be part...

Man guilty of killing friend gets six-year sentence

KAMLOOPS - A man convicted of manslaughter was sentenced to six years in prison today, minus time already served for killing his friend at a party nearly two years ago. Torbin Alec, 31, was involved in a fight with his friend Jesse Seymour in July 2012 which ended with Alec stabbing Seymour six times, killing him. Through...

Two accomplices convicted in home invasion case

SURVEILLANCE VIDEO EVIDENCE DOESN'T STAND UP IN COURT KAMLOOPS – Two men were convicted today for their involvement in a North Shore home invasion in January 2013 while a third man was acquitted. Kamloops Supreme Court Justice Laurie Ann Fenlon found Joadth “Joey” Anderson, 28, and Travis Kelly, 26, guilty on all charges, including assault with...

Hockey coach who ‘pursued’ young player sentenced to prison

'WE GOT WHAT WE ASKED FOR' KAMLOOPS - A hockey coach convicted of sexual interference and sexual exploitation of a 15-year-old player was sentenced today to 12 months in jail. Kamloops Supreme Court Justice Hope Hyslop said Heidi Ferber, 43, “pursued (Chanelle) Petrie under the guise of their mutual interest in hockey" and took advantage of anyone who...