News Items tag as: Karen Edwards

Best Kamloops sledding hills and outdoor skating rinks
January 01, 2021 - 6:30 AM

Now that snow has finally hit the ground around Kamloops, it’s time to dig out those snow pants and start zipping down some of the slopes across the city.
Where to have some fun in the snow across the Okanagan
January 01, 2021 - 6:30 AM

With snow on the ground around the Okanagan, it’s time to dig out those snow pants and start zipping down some of the slopes across the region.
This Kamloops woman has been helping Santa respond to letters for 34 years
December 12, 2020 - 12:05 PM

— This story was originally published in 2019. Izzy McQueen was forced to retire last month before being rehired as a honorary elf.
Former Thompson Rivers University grad climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro in six days on hand-cycle
February 24, 2020 - 6:00 AM

When Sebastian Carrasco reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, he couldn’t believe how far he had come.
Small dogs rescued from U.S. up for adoption in Salmon Arm
February 21, 2020 - 3:06 PM

Six dogs that have been rescued from a shelter in the United States are being given a second chance to find their forever home this weekend.
Staff at Barriere recycling centre looking for home for cat found in demolition bin
February 21, 2020 - 6:30 AM

Staff at recycling depot north of Kamloops are hoping to find a new home for a Siamese cat that was found trapped inside of a demolition bin earlier this month.
Tourism Kamloops endorses Centre for the Arts project
February 20, 2020 - 1:59 PM

Kamloops’s tourism promoter has announced its endorsement of the proposed multi-million dollar Kamloops Centre for the Arts.
Kamloops RCMP ask for help to find missing man
February 20, 2020 - 12:09 PM

Police in Kamloops are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man.
Kamloops, regional district introduce new rules for construction material that may contain asbestos
February 20, 2020 - 11:21 AM

The City of Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District are introducing new testing and disposal requirements for any waste materials that may contain asbestos.
Kamloops moms launch children’s book about parents who work away from their families
February 20, 2020 - 7:30 AM

When parents travel for work, it can be challenging for children to understand where mom or dad is and that's why two Kamloops women decided to team up to create a book on the topic.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the fourth week of April 2025. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jone

$5M for wind machines, heaters to protect tree fruit in Okanagan, Kootenays
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Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know
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Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

News Items tag as: Karen Edwards

Best Kamloops sledding hills and outdoor skating rinks

Where to have some fun in the snow across the Okanagan

This Kamloops woman has been helping Santa respond to letters for 34 years

Former Thompson Rivers University grad climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro in six days on hand-cycle

Small dogs rescued from U.S. up for adoption in Salmon Arm

Staff at Barriere recycling centre looking for home for cat found in demolition bin

Tourism Kamloops endorses Centre for the Arts project

Kamloops RCMP ask for help to find missing man

Kamloops, regional district introduce new rules for construction material that may contain asbestos

Kamloops moms launch children’s book about parents who work away from their families

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