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Karen Edwards
Originally from southern Ontario, Karen Edwards moved out west after completing her journalism diploma at Durham College. She first began reporting in northern Alberta for a small town newspaper. The busy two-person newsroom taught Karen the importance of accurate and fast reporting. Now working for iNFO News, she is excited to report in a larger community. Karen has written for all kinds of news, including education, crime and mental health. Her background also includes video journalism and documentary production.
Spice Girls tribute band coming to Kamloops this fall
KAMLOOPS — It was 1996 when the hit song Wannabe was released by the English…
Hospital auxiliaries pledge $2.5 million to Royal Inland Hospital Foundation
KAMLOOPS — Hospital auxiliaries in Kamloops have pledged to raise $2.5 million for the Royal…
B.C. police watchdog recommends no charges after man found dead while in Kamloops RCMP custody
KAMLOOPS — A man who died while in Kamloops RCMP custody earlier this year suffered…
Kamloops buys four huge sprinklers to help fight interface wildfires
KAMLOOPS — Given the history of wildfires in the province and the city, Kamloops Fire…
iN VIDEO: Heated confrontation with protestors in Wells Gray Provincial Park caught on video
Nicholas Oakman was hoping to enjoy his Canada Day long weekend in his hometown of…
Why Kamloops RCMP is sharing maps showing thefts from vehicles
KAMLOOPS — It’s a completely preventable crime, but yet Kamloops RCMP are still receiving regular…
Oliver RCMP arrest knife-wielding suspect involved in two robberies
OLIVER — A man connected to two robberies this month in Oliver has been arrested…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Moose walks by slowly for trail camera
Animals are always on the go out in the wild and even with technology that…
Blind man arrested after employee calls police over guide dog at Kamloops gas station
KAMLOOPS — Ben Fulton has used a guide dog for the last two years and…
Kamloops RCMP remind public not to give personal information over the phone
KAMLOOPS — Police in Kamloops are reminding the public to be cautious of unknown callers…
UPDATE: Highway 1 partially reopens near Salmon Arm following vehicle crash
TAPPEN — Highway 1 near Salmon Arm has partially reopened following a vehicle crash earlier…
Reward for missing Kamloops dog increased to more than $2,800
KAMLOOPS — The owner of a missing Kamloops pup who vanished from his front yard…
Kamloops RCMP responded to nearly 50 thefts from vehicles last week
KAMLOOPS — Police in Kamloops responded to 48 thefts from vehicles last week. The maps…
Lower Mainland non-profit society to expand haircuts for homeless program to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — The president and founder of a non-profit society from Langley says he will…
The Mustard Seed Kamloops to reboot recovery program
KAMLOOPS — The Mustard Seed Kamloops announced earlier this week it would be shutting down…
Former Kamloops dog groomer given conditional sentence on animal cruelty charge
KAMLOOPS — A former Kamloops pet groomer who admitted to hitting her customer’s dog out…
Disability and infertility highlighted in Okanagan documentary
KELOWNA — Breaking down the stigmas surrounding people with disabilities as they try to start…
Want to scream and throw things in public? Check out this new Kamloops art exhibit
KAMLOOPS — An exhibition currently on display at the Kamloops Art Gallery that focuses on…
The Mustard Seed Kamloops to end men’s recovery program
KAMLOOPS — The Mustard Seed Kamloops has announced they will be closing their men’s recovery…
Missing Kamloops Girl Guides crests found at post office
KAMLOOPS — There's a sweet ending to the story of 70 Girl Guides crests that…
$12,700 worth of stolen pet food recovered from rural Shuswap property
CHASE — Another search warrant executed at a rural property near Scotch Creek in the…
UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP locate missing man
UPDATE: 2:02 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP have located a man…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Trail camera captures doe and fawn enjoying nature
If you watched last week's Wild Wednesday video you might have noticed a mule deer…
Suspect identified in downtown Kamloops Canada Day stabbing
KAMLOOPS — The accused in a stabbing in downtown Kamloops on Canada Day has been…