Kamloops News Archive — Kamloops Digest

Kamloops News Archive

Every issue of the Kamloops Digest — local news, safety, events & roads.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Rayleigh residents raise concerns about a proposed rail yard, forestry groups secure an emergency provincial meeting, and council looks for more pickleball space.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Kamloops remembers Dieter Dudy, Royal Inland Hospital names its skywalk, the TNRD lifts its final wildfire alerts, and mail-voting applications open.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

TRU reports $1.61 million in executive compensation, home-energy upgrades expand, wildfire resources scale down, and school-zone enforcement returns.

Monday, September 7, 2026

A North Kamloops clinic expands primary and maternity care, the civic-election field takes shape, reserve access restrictions end, and Labour Day weather arrives.

Sunday, September 6, 2026

A Kamloops appeal for Nepal flood relief, a new provincial political caucus, an environmental update from the Emterra fire, and Sunday events around the city.

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Kamloops prepares to open its first new school in more than 20 years, water use falls during drought restrictions, and a new Tranquille Road pathway moves ahead.

Friday, September 4, 2026

A new shelter for older adults, a serious dog attack in Valleyview, an arson investigation, and a busy Labour Day weekend around Kamloops.

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Firefighters tackle a Valleyview recycling-yard blaze, extreme drought strains rural water supplies, and a Sahali development proposal moves to the ALC.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

More properties near the Pear Lake wildfire get the all-clear, SD73 appoints a new assistant superintendent, and Kamloops records fewer toxic-drug deaths.

Monday, August 31, 2026

Kamloops Airport receives $1.35 million for electrical upgrades, a Thompson River forest plan moves forward, and a new rail-trail section opens.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Beaver-inspired restoration projects are planned near Kamloops, rescuers help two stranded hikers, and evacuation measures ease near Ainslie Creek.

Friday, August 28, 2026

Kamloops' Imagination Library honours Dolly Parton, local businesses describe tariff pressure, and the city plans more e-scooter safety messaging.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Highway 1 reopens through the Fraser Canyon, a family gives $160,000 toward Kamloops Search and Rescue's new home, and SD73 prepares for September 8.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

More students are learning Secwepemctsín, a Kamloops charity marks 25 years of medical missions, and new local toxic-drug figures show a continued decline.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

A new gala will support families facing childhood cancer, rain helps crews strengthen lines at Ainslie Creek, and police investigate a fatal e-scooter crash.

Monday, August 24, 2026

Peter Milobar and Ian Paton plan a new provincial party, more than 1,200 properties get the all-clear near Clinton, and rain helps crews advance on the Pear Lake wildfire.

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Three Kamloops archers bring home national titles, a new search-and-rescue recruit helps a swimmer, and crews hold two new fires near the city.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Gardengate marks 20 years, crews watch shifting conditions at the Pear Lake wildfire, and a quick response contains a Riverside Park brush fire.

Friday, August 21, 2026

TRU hosts a record international research cohort, young entrepreneurs open 34 lemonade stands, and dangerous fire weather returns to the Thompson-Nicola.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Juniper Ridge's permanent second road takes shape, Clinton's health centre reopens, and Interior Health reports a surge in bat encounters.