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Lego robotics teaching Kamloops students fine art of engineering
November 17, 2015 - 8:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - It started as something to do during the lunch hour but in a short time the lego robotics class at at a local middle school has morphed into a popular elective for Grade 8 and 9 students.
Trial begins for two men accused of illegal moose hunt near Kamloops
November 17, 2015 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Two men accused of killing a moose outside of hunting season are currently on trial facing charges under the province's Wildlife Act which could land them jail or fines if convicted.
Discover Wines stores set to shut down in Kelowna and Kamloops after company sells licenses to Overwaitea
November 17, 2015 - 2:25 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Two VQA wine stores in Kelowna and another in Kamloops have agreed to sell their wine licenses to the Overwaitea Food Group, paving the way for wine sales in local grocery stores.
Cattle rustler handed jail time, ordered to pay over $30,000 in restitution
November 17, 2015 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - A cattle rustler who attempted to sell his boss’s livestock in Alberta before fleeing to work at a Cache Creek ranch will spend the next year-and-a-half in jail after pleading guilty to several offences.
How you can help make the holidays a bit nicer for the Kamloops women living in shelters
November 17, 2015 - 11:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - If you’re looking to give something back to the community this holiday season, consider taking part in the Shoebox Project to help a local woman feel special.
Ski season to start a day early at Sun Peaks
November 17, 2015 - 10:30 AM

SUN PEAKS - If you were planning on heading out to Sun Peaks to catch the first chair on Saturday morning you better make other plans — the ski hill is now opening on Friday instead.
New Tk’emlups Chief to push economic development
November 17, 2015 - 8:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - As the newly sworn in chief of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc, Fred Seymour plans to bring results and opportunities to the Indian Band.
Heavy snow and rain expected on Southern Interior highways today
November 17, 2015 - 7:23 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you’re heading out on the highways be prepared for winter driving conditions; heavy snow and rain, along with strong winds, are expected today.
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