Glynn Brothen
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...
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...
$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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...