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UFC extends contract with Kelowna fighter
August 20, 2015 - 7:00 AM

KELOWNA – Local UFC welterweight Matt Dwyer has had his UFC contract extended by four fights.
New Kamloops casino opens its doors tonight
August 19, 2015 - 7:16 PM

KAMLOOPS – After some initial opposition and some construction setbacks, the Cascades Casino opens tonight, August 19.
Wineries director suspects 'gross misuse of process' in council's about-face
August 19, 2015 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS – Local wineries thought they’d won a victory only to have it taken away yesterday, August 18, by city council and Coun. Pat Wallace in particular: They will effectively be blocked from selling B.C. wines in grocery stores thanks to a new city bylaw.
Gyoba trial suspended pending psychiatric assessment
August 19, 2015 - 3:26 PM

KAMLOOPS — The trial for a 28-year-old Ashcroft man charged with murdering his uncle will not resume until completion of a psychiatric assessment.
No smoke alarms in fire that destroyed trailer on Ord Road
August 19, 2015 - 1:52 PM

KAMLOOPS — A fire could have gone much worse at the Apple Valley Trailer Park according to a Kamloops Fire Rescue Inspector.
Surveillance footage to help RCMP arrest Tournament Capital Centre thieves
August 19, 2015 - 11:20 AM

KAMLOOPS – RCMP used surveillance footage provided by Tournament Capital Centre staff to assist in their investigation and arrest individuals suspected of recent thefts at the Centre.
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UFC extends contract with Kelowna fighter