News Items tag as: Monte Lake

Semi truck spotted in Monte Lake along Highway 97
June 27, 2022 - 4:54 PM

A semi truck has been spotted in Monte Lake along Highway 97 between Kamloops and Vernon this afternoon.
Rock collectors captivated by crystal formations near Monte Lake
November 28, 2021 - 12:00 PM

This story was originally published March 27, 2021.
Over 200 buildings lost or damaged due to wildfires near Kamloops
September 12, 2017 - 1:45 PM

KAMLOOPS - After completing a damage assessment for communities impacted by wildfires this summer, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District says more than 200 structures were lost or damaged.
Wildfire evacuees in Monte Lake can go home
August 15, 2017 - 9:12 AM

KAMLOOPS - Residents in Monte Lake who have been evacuated or living under the cloud of an evacuation alert for the past few weeks are now free to return home, according to the Thompson Nicola Regional District.
Smoky skies cause cancellations at the Kamloops Airport
August 01, 2017 - 12:15 PM

KAMLOOPS - For the first time since the wildfire crisis in B.C. began, flights out of the Kamloops Airport are being impacted by the thick cloud of smoke enveloping the region.
New Monte Lake fire under control and holding at 3.9 hectares
August 01, 2017 - 10:22 AM

KAMLOOPS - The fire that broke out south of Monte Lake Monday afternoon, July 31, is now fully contained and activity is decreasing.
UPDATE: Firefighters make quick work of new fire near Monte Lake, Highway 97 back open
July 31, 2017 - 6:14 PM

KAMLOOPS - The quick work of firefighters has a blaze that sparked up near Monte Lake under control, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service.
Monte Lake family who lost everything but each other, speaks out for the first time
July 28, 2017 - 4:26 PM

KAMLOOPS - The family wasn't home when flames tore up Martin Mountain and engulfed their home leaving nothing but ashes and embers.
Wildfire near Monte Lake holding steady at 150 hectares
July 28, 2017 - 12:05 PM

KAMLOOPS - The Martin Mountain fire near Monte Lake that forced several residents to evacuate and has already consumed at least one home remains at 150 hectares and 30 per cent contained today, July 28, as more firefighters are on scene to join the battle.
Kamloops woman tried to put out Monte Lake fire with water bottles
July 27, 2017 - 12:00 PM

MONTE LAKE - Darcy Galbraith, her two young children and her mother were travelling from Vernon back to Kamloops yesterday afternoon when they saw the first signs of a growing wildfire on the side of Highway 97 near Monte Lake.
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