Castlegar couple to face charges after search turns up drugs/cash/weapons
On Feb. 12, the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, with support from general duty officers and police dog services, executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 500 block of 9th Avenue in Castlegar, according to Castlegar RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor. ‘The search warrant was obtained to further investigate the trafficking […]
BC Highway Patrol seeking video and witnesses to fatal collision near Cranbrook
A woman from Wardner is dead and two people are injured after a collision near Cranbrook, and BC Highway Patrol is seeking your help. The collision happened on Feb. 11 just before 6 p.m. on Hwy 3 and 93, 15 km east of Cranbrook, when a white 2015 Dodge pickup truck with Alberta plates attempted […]
Fifth case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in B.C.
Provincial wildlife biologist Holger Bohm and biosecurity expert Jessica Russel will present options to mitigate the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal illness affecting deer, elk, and moose. The provincial government has confirmed a fifth positive case of CWD in the Kootenays, with four cases from the area near Cranbrook. A CWD awareness and information […]
Safe Haven film aims to protect old growth Kootenay rainforest
All are invited to a screening of Damien Gillis and Valhalla Wilderness Society’s new film, Safe Haven: The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness. The 30-minute film will be followed by a presentation by Valhalla Wilderness Society (VWS) biologist and campaigner Amber Peters, with stunning photography taken over eight years of research expeditions to the ancient forest. Castle Theatre, […]
Disturbance in the hospital emergency room leads to one arrest
On Friday, Feb. 7, at 1:18 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a 41-year-old Bridesville man causing a disturbance in the emergency room at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, according to Trail RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The man was allegedly intoxicated and yelling at staff after being denied a […]
Local man recognized after helping police nab fleeing suspect
On Wed., June 12, 2024, Jason Mulder of Trail, assisted a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer with the arrest of a local offender who attempted to flee in downtown Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “Mulder tripped the fleeing suspect then grabbed onto him until the officer could catch up to the […]
Castlegar cops take icy plunge for Special Olympics
On Feb. 22, 2025, local athletes, along with RCMP officers in Castlegar will brave the icy waters of the Columbia River at Millennium Park to support Special Olympics BC. The Polar Plunge, set to take place at 1 p.m., invites community members to participate or donate to raise funds for this great cause. The goal […]
KIJHL Notebook: Evin excited to coach Rebels
Alex Evin is excited to be back on a bench after a two-month break, that was long enough for him. The Castlegar native spent eight years with the BCHL’s Prince George Spruce Kings, where he won the BCHL’s Fred Page Cup in 2019. Evin joked about “getting bored” and the opportunity came to join the […]
City of Castlegar Looking for Input on Liquid Waste Management
The City of Castlegar is looking for input as it develops a Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP) to guide the management of wastewater and stormwater infrastructure for the next 20 years. The LWMP addresses critical challenges such as aging infrastructure, environmental protection, and sustainable growth. The plan is a formal document approved by the BC […]
Vancouver Whistler Invictus games underway
Let the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 begin! A spectacular Opening Ceremony at Vancouver’s sold-out BC Place Stadium – with 500+ enthusiastic competitors from 23 Nations, an unprecedented talent lineup, inspiring guest speaker remarks including Presenting Partners ATCO and Boeing, and unbridled excitement – has kicked off nine days of exhilarating sport competition. Fast-paced Wheelchair […]