News Items tag as: Ashcroft

Ashcroft returning to its heyday as a major inland port
January 08, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Back in the days of the Cariboo Gold Rush, Ashcroft became a major shipping port after CP rail tracks were laid down nearby.
Ashcroft looks to cash in on desert theme as film, tourist draw
August 15, 2020 - 6:00 AM

The desert landscape of Ashcroft, British Columbia could be an economic driver for the community in these COVID-19 times.
Ashcroft emergency department to temporarily close overnight Sunday
January 22, 2019 - 3:59 PM

ASHCROFT - The Ashcroft hospital's emergency department will be closed overnight this Sunday.
UPDATE: Evacuation orders for Cache Creek as Ashcroft wildfire approaches
July 07, 2017 - 4:25 PM

ASHCROFT - A rapidly developing 700-hectare wildfire is burning about two kilometres from the village of Ashcroft, west of Kamloops and everyone in Cache Creek is under evacuation order.
No ER in Ashcroft on Easter Weekend
April 06, 2017 - 2:27 PM

ASHCROFT – A lack of doctors have forced an Easter long weekend closure of the Ashcroft emergency department.
Derailment temporarily blocks CN mainline through Ashcroft
June 06, 2016 - 1:11 PM

KAMLOOPS - Crews have been working to clear an eight car derailment that blocked the CN rail line in Ashcroft late last night.
X-Files trailer released: Do you recognize any scenes?
September 30, 2015 - 8:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The highly anticipated return of X-Files will include scenes shot in B.C. this spring and the recently released trailer includes a brief look at what we can expect when the show hits the air next year.
Ashcroft and Logan Lake could have doctors within six months
August 17, 2015 - 9:00 PM

THOMPSON-NICOLA - With the loss of community doctors in both Logan Lake and Ashcroft residents have had limited health care options for a significant period of time, but that could change by February as the province continues with a program to bring international doctors to rural communities.
Accused murderer talks about everything but his uncle's death
August 14, 2015 - 6:30 PM

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Ashcroft man had multiple head injuries: pathologist
August 14, 2015 - 9:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - The fractured skull of a man allegedly beaten to death by his nephew resembled a jigsaw puzzle and his mouth was stuffed with dirt, a pathologist has testified.
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News Items tag as: Ashcroft

Ashcroft returning to its heyday as a major inland port

Ashcroft looks to cash in on desert theme as film, tourist draw

Ashcroft emergency department to temporarily close overnight Sunday

UPDATE: Evacuation orders for Cache Creek as Ashcroft wildfire approaches

No ER in Ashcroft on Easter Weekend

Derailment temporarily blocks CN mainline through Ashcroft

X-Files trailer released: Do you recognize any scenes?

Ashcroft and Logan Lake could have doctors within six months

Accused murderer talks about everything but his uncle's death

Ashcroft man had multiple head injuries: pathologist

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