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Cascades Casino in Kamloops looking to build outdoor event space
KAMLOOPS – The Cascades Casino is moving forward with plans to build an outdoor amphitheatre. The event space was originally to be constructed along with the casino but concerns over parking put the project on hold. Gateway Casinos CEO Tony Santo said previously, plans would be re-examined after the casino’s hard opening. “We are committed to...
Kamloops boundary extension takes another baby step forward with minister visit
KAMLOOPS - The possible annexation of New Afton Mine brought Community Minister Peter Fassbender to Kamloops earlier this week. As the minister responsible for boundary extension queries, Fassbender joined Mayor Peter Milobar Monday, Nov. 9, to meet with those potentially impacted by the proposed change, including First Nations and mining industry officials. “He was quite accommodating...
Kamloops and Vernon Finning locations will stay, unknown if job cuts will hit locally
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While Finning International announced another round of cuts the company says Southern Interior locations won’t be moving or amalgamating. The company, which is the world's largest dealer for Caterpillar equipment, has bases in Canada, where it's headquartered in Vancouver, South America and Europe. The cuts, announced today, Nov. 12, are company-wide. Hilary Anaka,...
A look at the candidates for chief as Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc prepares for election
KAMLOOPS - There are four candidates looking to take on the role of chief for the Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc band while another 20 candidates are hoping to make a mark as a councillor. Incumbent Chief Shane Gottfriedson announced he would not be running in the election slated for Nov. 14 after winning his campaign for...
Merritt man charged with chainsaw theft in Savona remains in custody
KAMLOOPS - A Merritt man remains in custody on theft charges after his arrest in Savona over the weekend. John Robert Beauchemin, 29 was arrested on Nov. 8 after a man reported a suspect stealing his chainsaw. The suspect left the scene in a vehicle, crashed it and then attempted to flee on foot before he...
UPDATE: One person in custody as RCMP investigate potential arson at Kamloops motel
KAMLOOPS - One person is in custody following a fire at a local motel yesterday, as RCMP investigate a potential arson. The fire destroyed one unit and affected neighbouring hotel rooms at the Star Lodge motel on Columbia Street yesterday, Nov. 11, Kamloops Fire Rescue Platoon Capt. Rob Chalmers says. “There were no injuries from what...
Making Block Watch work in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Block Watch program is relatively new in the city, but several neighbourhoods have already jumped on board, either to crack down on criminal activity or prevent it. The Sahali Community Association, a group of Lower Sahali residents, is the latest neighbourhood group hoping to take part in the city-wide initiative. Jon Wilson,...