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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.
WILD WEDNESDAY: Amazing video of wolf pups in the wild
Wolves are normally elusive creatures that avoid contact with humans and in this week’s episode…
Accused in Kamloops murder trial fled province after victim’s body left in motel room
A Kamloops RCMP serious crimes unit officer took the stand at the first-degree murder trial…
Kamloops, Okanagan colleges and universities taking precautions amid coronavirus outbreak
Colleges and universities in Kamloops and the Okanagan are intervening with students and staff to…
Emergency Response Team called to deal with police standoff near Kamloops
The RCMP's Southeast District Emergency Response team were called out to a small community near…
Man who hijacked tractor-trailer north of Kamloops won’t pay full amount for damages: court ruling
A man who held a transport truck driver at gunpoint for hours and caused more…
North Thompson woman offering cash reward for return of stolen truck, sentimental jewelry
A North Thompson woman is asking for the public’s help in locating her Dodge truck…
Atari plans to open video game-themed resorts in 8 US cities
LAS VEGAS – Atari, the arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in…
Drinkers want fizz, low carbs, and Super Bowl ads reflect it
DETROIT – When Americans crack open a cold one during Sunday's Super Bowl, it might…
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about virus online
Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about…
Plastics ban can’t be instant, restaurants warn Ottawa
OTTAWA – Canada's restaurant owners are eager to do their part to curb this country's…
Bats a breeding ground for viruses, but unlikely cause for concern in Canada
SASKATOON – Canadian bats are unlikely to be the source of virus strains that can…
Sun Peaks to hold ‘Run for Ryan’ in support Ryan Shtuka’s family
A Kamloops area ski resort will be hosting a group ski run next month to…
Vernon, Kelowna and Kamloops ski resorts raise big bucks for Australian bushfire relief
Three ski resorts across B.C.’s Interior have raised thousands of dollars for Australian charities affected…
Court hears how Kamloops murder victim spent final hours
The woman who spent the evening with Debra Novacluse before her body was found the…
UPDATE: RCMP search for man who fled after suspicious fire at Kamloops motel
Kamloops RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire at the Travelodge motel on Rogers Way this…
Police officer found ‘heavily injured’ body, court hears in Kamloops motel murder trial
CONTENT ADVISORY The first police officer on scene at a Kamloops motel after the body…
Oh dear! Warning issued after conservation officers rescue deer entangled in Christmas lights
It appears a deer in Kimberley was still in the holiday spirit after it became…
Switching grape varieties can help winemakers adapt to climate change: study
VANCOUVER – Adopting drought and heat-tolerant grape varieties could help winemakers grappling with the effects…
Man found guilty of sexual offences involving Kamloops mother, daughter faces 18-month prison sentence
CONTENT ADVISORY A man guilty of sexual offences involving a woman and her young daughter…
iN VIDEO: Salmon Arm woman learns it’s not easy to get a bobcat out of your duck coop
Dawnivan Sept was confused when she came home from work one day earlier this month…
Billboard pleas: Alberta man hopes sign will find him a kidney donor
CARBON, Alta. – The large billboard overlooking the town of Drumheller in east-central Alberta is…
‘Proptech’ is finally disrupting the world of commercial real estate
Technology and data are finally shaking up the world of commercial real estate, allowing the…
Auschwitz survivors warn of rising anti-Semitism 75 years on
OSWIECIM, Poland – Survivors of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp prayed and wept as they marked…
‘Black Beauty’ and ‘Hellboy’ – the dino stars of the Royal Tyrrell Museum
DRUMHELLER, Alta. – It was Aug. 12, 1884 when a young geologist, Joseph B. Tyrrell,…