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Opening date set for new casino
Kamloops’ new, expanded casino will open its doors at the end of July. Gateway Casinos, owner of the new Cascades casino, plans to give the Aberdeen facility a grand opening on July 29. The day before,...
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Venom preparing for rematch with league-best Tigers
It will take something special to beat the Vernon Tigers. Hometown Vernon pushed its Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League-leading record to 12-0 with a 7-6 victory over the Kamloops Venom on...
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Can we move on already?
Editor: We completely support the use of pesticides by professional applicators within the city limits. This issue has already been dealt with by city council and that decision should continue to...
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Peewee Rattlers readying for home games against Kelowna rivals
The peewee A Kamloops Rattlers have two home games remaining this season, both scheduled to be played against Kelowna on Saturday at Memorial Arena. Game times are 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Kamloops...
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Ashcroft Hellclimb set for Sunday
It is called the Ashcroft Hellclimb for a reason. The 18-kilometre bicycle race, set to be held on Sunday, covers 3,000 feet of elevation on Highway 97C heading toward Logan Lake. Race registration...
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KIBT rounding into form; eight-team field set
After a little rearrangement, the Kamloops International Baseball Tournament has its eight teams. The Burnaby Bulldogs and Kelowna Jays will round out the 42nd annual event in the Tournament Capital,...
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Sweet-tasting victory for Asuchak of Kamloops
Spencer Asuchak hoisting the Kelly Cup on Sunday. Spencer Asuchak of Kamloops hoisted the Kelly Cup with the Allen Americans, the 2014-2015 East Coast Hockey League champions. The hometown Americans...
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Plays to be read at festival
Theatre BC has announced the winners in its annual playwrighting competition. Winner of the full-length play is Jeremy Beaulne of Penticton for A.K.A. Fangirl. The one-act play winner is Rob Ziegler of...
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Stiffer fines, sanctions eyed for distracted drivers
The province is considering stiffer fines and possibly vehicle impoundments or prohibitions to get distracted drivers to put down their cellphones and devices. Motorists caught using a hand-held...
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Kamloops rental vacancy rate double the B.C. average
A new Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation report pegs the city’s rental vacancy rate at double the provincial average. The survey by the Crown corporation found a 5.1 per cent rate — unchanged from...
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Vote on performing-arts centre won’t be counted by hand
Despite the best efforts of one Kamloops councillor, the city won’t be going low-tech for its Nov. 7 referendum on the performing arts centre. Coun. Denis Walsh said he’s not a fan of the electronic...
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Volunteer for Art in the Park
Kamloops Arts Council is seeking volunteers for Art in the Park on Canada Day. Tasks include fundraising and take-down — just a few hours before the annual event which sees artists set up in booths...
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Roundabout praised by cyclists
A mini-roundabout downtown is getting some positive reviews from city cyclists. As part of this year’s Bike to Work Week, organizers surveyed riders about their experiences with the roundabout at the...
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Lawsuit-filing prisoner barred from suing
Oneil Parchment filed lawsuits while in custody at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre. (KTW FILE PHOTO) A convicted drug dealer who has launched a series of criminal and civil proceedings across the...
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Walk your dog for a good cause
Rosemarie Rinehart sees no reason for people who love animals not to join her on Sunday. Even if they don’t have a dog, they’re welcome to take part in the annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides, sponsored...
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New shelter in the works for SPCA?
The Kamloops SPCA is hoping a new shelter could be in the works in the near future. Michelle Virdee, community council vice chair for the local SPCA branch told Kamloops city council Tuesday the...
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Lions head coach Tedford leaves Kamloops happy with facilities, but with food...
B.C. Lions head coach Jeff Tedford was positive in his assessment of the facilities his team used for training camp this year. Allen Douglas/KTW The B.C. Lions’ head coach has an appetite to return to...
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Yachison might see action with Leos
Derek Yachison will dress for the B.C. Lions when they host the Edmonton Eskimos tomorrow night in pre-season CFL action in Vancouver. Allen Douglas/KTW Derek Yachison of the Kamloops Broncos is one...
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Bands declare title on Ajax property
An organization representing Tk’emlups and Skeetchestn Indian Band is asserting a right to land at Ajax Mine and claiming it cannot proceed without its consent. The bands, through Stk’emlupsemc of the...
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Tired of kindergarten
Lucas Avery (left) Mason Berg and Monroe Brown are among the graduating kindergarten students at Kamloops Christian School. A ceremony was recently held to celebrate graduating kindergarten, Grade 7...
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