Fatal motorcycle collision near Creston
On Saturday, July 27, Creston RCMP responded to a single motorcycle collision on Hwy 3A at Twin Bays, BC. Upon arrival, a 71-year-old male driver of a motorcycle was being treated for injuries sustained. Evidence at the scene suggested the driver, who was travelling alone and south on Hwy 3A, failed to navigate a corner. […]
Merritt plane crash resulting in two casualties
On July 28 at approximately 7 p.m., RCMP in Merritt, BC, responded to a report of a plane that crashed two km north of the Merritt Airport, east of Hwy 5A. Upon arrival, emergency crews located the crash site, where they identified both the pilot and passenger deceased. The airplane was a two-seat homebuilt amphibious […]
Evacuation Order issued for properties along west side of Slocan Lake
On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued an Evacuation Order for one address, six parcel identifiers (PIDs), and Evans Creek Campground due to the Mulvey Creek wildfire (N51117), which is part of the Slocan Lake Complex. The parcels are located […]
Evacuation Order issued for Village of Slocan and surrounding areas due to the Slocan Lake Complex wildfire
On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will be issuing an Evacuation Order for the entire Village of Slocan (208 properties), as well as 309 properties, and 110 Parcel Identifiers (PIDs) in Electoral Area H, effective 8:00 am PST, Sunday, July 28, due to […]
RDCK EOC updates current wildfires in region
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) recently updated its information on the many wildfires burning in the region. The RDCK EOC, which remains in constant communication with BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to monitor the fires, said there are currently 111 wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre, with three (3) wildfires […]
Agreement-in-principle sets stage for more balanced Columbia River Treaty
By Katrine Conroy Minister responsible for the Columbia River Treaty On July 11, 2024, Canada and the U.S. reached a milestone in the process of modernizing the Columbia River Treaty – an agreement-in-principle (AIP) that sets the stage for an improved treaty that supports people and ecosystems on both sides of the border. Over the past […]
Newsletter from MLA/Minister Katrine Conroy
This week, many people in Kootenay West and beyond are feeling the impacts of wildfires. While you may not be directly impacted by wildfires this season, you likely have a friend or loved one who will be. These fires can start quickly and change fast. Though we can’t always predict emergencies, it’s important to know […]
Beware of ongoing phone scams in the Kootenay area
On Friday, July 19, a frontline Trail and Greater RCMP officer received a report that an elderly Fruitvale woman was the victim of a telephone scam, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “An unknown suspect called the elderly woman and said her that her son had been arrested and was in jail,” Wicentowich said. “The […]
RCMP: The wrong sort of 'emergency flashers'
On Friday, July 19, 2024, at 12 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report that a topless 55-year-old Nelson woman was allegedly waving her shirt in the air and standing in the middle of the Hwy 22, near Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the woman’s vehicle was […]
Wildfire situation in Slocan Valley suffers setback as cold front chills fire crews’ efforts
The wildfire situation in the Slocan Valley has gone from bad to worse as a cold front moving through the region brought high winds, fanning the flames and causing significant wildfire growth, a Southeast Fire Centre official stated Thursday night. In an online media availability session — hosted by the Regional District of Central Kootenay […]
