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Beattie School of the Arts amalgamation back on agenda

KAMLOOPS – The future of the Beattie School of the Arts amalgamation will be discussed by the board of education tonight, May 25, but whether this information will be presented publically or not is a matter for the board. There will be a closed meeting prior to the School District 73 regular meeting, where it...

Public meeting scheduled for victims of Cache Creek flooding

CACHE CREEK - With evacuation orders and alerts in place, as well as a state of local emergency declared, residents of Cache Creek might have a few questions. With that in mind the village has scheduled a public meeting for Tuesday evening. Flash flooding caused extensive damage to the town on Saturday, May 23. A...

Disaster assistance for Cache Creek flood victims

CACHE CREEK - Cache Creek residents impacted by the flash floods this past weekend will get help from the province through disaster financial assistance. A severe storm system moved through the area Saturday, May 23, causing wide-spread flooding through the town and forcing evacuations as well as the closure of Highway 1. On Sunday Mayor...

Anti-Ajax group rejects KGHM’s ‘no strings’ offer

KAMLOOPS – A campaign aimed at raising money to hire 'independent experts' to anaylze the upcoming KGHM Ajax Mine application received a donation from the proponent, but organizers have no intention of keeping that money. The Indiegogo campaign ‘Help Stop the Ajax Mine’ received the donation late last week but organizers say they are rejecting...

UPDATE: Cache Creek under state of local emergency; more homes evacuated

CACHE CREEK - Following flash flooding that shut down the highway and destroyed many properties Saturday Cache Creek has been placed under a state of local emergency and several homes evacuated. Mayor John Ranta made the decision Sunday afternoon. In total the heavy rainfall, which lasted for about two hours mid-afternoon on Saturday, May 23,...

Driver killed in highway rollover west of Kamloops identified

KAMLOOPS - The man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Cherry Creek west of Kamloops this weekend has been identified. The lone occupant of the vehicle was Jerrylee Lyle Terry, 33, of Lillooet, according to the B.C. Coroners Service. The pickup truck flipped on its roof after it left the highway and collided with a rock...

Performing arts centre referendum: Are you in favour of a $49M debt?

KAMLOOPS – Are you in favour of the City of Kamloops borrowing up to $49 million to design and construct the parkade and performing arts centre complex? That will likely be the official question of a fall referendum. A steering committee looked at several questions and came back recommending this one because it was the...

Severe thunderstorm watch underway in much of Southern Interior

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - After a wet and wild weekend in the Interior another round of thunderstorms could hit the region. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Nicola, South Thompson and Okanagan Valley regions for Monday, May 25. The weather office notes conditions are favourable for storms that could produce hail, strong wind...