Operation Red Nose

The best drunken drive-home stories from Kamloops’ Operation Red Nose team this year

KAMLOOPS - It’s been a busy driving season for the 220 volunteers at Operation Red Nose in Kamloops, but as the group winds down their nineteenth year, there’s plenty to reflect on. Katie Klassen leads the local initiative and says the group’s close to its fundraising goal of $32,000 by New Year’s Eve — their...

Operation Red Nose getting Kamloops home safely

KAMLOOPS - Last year more than 1,200 people got rides home after a night out celebrating and this year the Operation Red Nose coordinator expects to see even more people use the service. “Every year the service gets more popular,” Katie Klassen says, noting they are hoping for about 30 more volunteers this year. “Last year…...

Operation Red Nose will give you a ride home in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS – The car service that helps you get home safely after having a little too much to drink is back. Operation Red Nose kicks off the annual service tonight, Nov. 27, in Kamloops and will accept calls for rides from 9 p.m. until 3 a.m. program coordinator Katie Klassen says. “Last year we gave...

Weekend RCMP checkstops planned throughout Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - As the holiday season ramps up, so do local RCMP efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road. RCMP, ICBC and the province have partnered to urge drivers to plan ahead instead of driving after enjoying a night out this holiday season. Roadchecks will be set up around the province under the CounterAttack...