Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

Kamloops RCMP looking for intoxicated drivers this May long weekend

Kamloops RCMP looking for intoxicated drivers this May long weekend | iNFOnews.ca
Shelby Thevenot

KAMLOOPS — The May long weekend is almost here and more drivers are expected to be out on the roads and highways than usual.

Kamloops RCMP are letting the community know they will be making extra patrols over the Victoria Day long weekend to target intoxicated drivers.

Police remind drivers to make plans to avoid impaired driving by calling a taxi or designating a non-drinking driver. Police also are asking people to wear a seatbelt.

To contact a reporter for this story, email Karen Edwards or call (250) 819-3723 or email the editor. You can also submit photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom and be entered to win a monthly prize draw.

We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor in the link above. 

News from © iNFOnews.ca, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

Tags
Karen Edwards

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.

Related Articles