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Ultimate frisbee popularity soaring to new heights in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS – An old sport with new life is growing rapidly in Kamloops and the league behind the resurgence is hoping even more people will pick up a frisbee and join them. Diana Gendron, spokesperson for the Kamloops Ultimate League, has been involved in the sport for the last six years. She has watched ultimate...

UPDATE: 41-year-old woman located

UPDATE: 2:37 P.M., AUG. 18, 2015 RCMP say Tilley Powder has been located 'safe and sound.' 1:39 P.M., AUG. 17, 2015 KAMLOOPS - A woman last seen Tuesday in the downtown area of Kamloops has been reported missing by her family, who say it’s out of character for her to not be in contact. Tilley...

Ashcroft and Logan Lake could have doctors within six months

THOMPSON-NICOLA - With the loss of community doctors in both Logan Lake and Ashcroft residents have had limited health care options for a significant period of time, but that could change by February as the province continues with a program to bring international doctors to rural communities. Dr. Nancy Humber, the community medical director for...

Rafting accident claims life of Kelowna man ahead of wedding

KELOWNA – Less than a month before he was set to be married, a young Kelowna man has drowned while white-water rafting near Golden over the weekend. Rene Bourgault was rafting with three other people in Kicking Horse River Sunday, Aug. 16 when the group was thrown into the water roughly ten kilometres east of...

Kamloops computer store out $1,000 in product and a door following morning theft

KAMLOOPS - A computer store is out one door, a few refurbished computers and a bit of cash after thieves backed their car into the store’s window in a break and enter early this morning. Gary Johnston, the owner of Josto Technologies and Computers, says he got a phone call from the resident living above...

New Kamloops casino officially opens this week

KAMLOOPS – A year after receiving approval from residents and council, the $40-million Cascades Casino will officially open Wednesday, Aug. 19. Gateway Casinos and Entertainment is planning a grand opening that will include live entertainment and special guests. The Aberdeen casino is officially open to the public at 8:30 p.m. but Tanya Gabara of Gateway...

North Thompson hits level four drought rating

NORTH THOMPSON – As drought conditions persist and stream flows decrease around the province, the North Thompson region has joined the ranks of many others at a level four drought rating. Conditions in the region are still extremely dry even after the past weekend’s rainfall. Further declines in stream, lake and aquifer levels could lead...

Kamloops runner reaches Quebec in cross-country journey

KAMLOOPS - It’s been close to six months since Edward ‘Fast Eddy’ Dostaler left Kamloops for his run across Canada and back and on Friday, Aug. 14, he crossed the border into Quebec. Dostaler says he’s completed 6,400 kilometres on his run to raise awareness for breast cancer and Alzheimer's disease and in the process...

More roadwork set to begin in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - As work continues on major roadways in the city two more projects are set to begin. Aberdeen Drive from Pacific Way to Highway 5A will be repaved and sidewalks will be repaired. A left turn lane will be constructed at Van Horne Drive as well as minor improvements to drainage, curb and gutter systems....

Early morning theft from Kamloops computer store

KAMLOOPS - RCMP were called to a theft in progress at a local computer store early this morning. Sgt. Bob Fogarty says RCMP were called around 4:15 a.m., Monday, Aug. 17, to a break, enter and theft in progress at Josto Computers on Hillside Drive, where they found the store extensively damaged. Fogarty says the...