Officers attend call, save Castlegar man’s life
On Monday, Aug. 4, at 4:23 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a man who appeared to be in physical distress from an alleged drug overdose in the 1100 block of Green Avenue, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The officers attended the scene and located a […]
Attempted break, enter, theft leads to arrest of Trail man
On Saturday, August 2, at 8:34 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a theft and attempted break, enter, and theft into a residence in the 1500 block of Columbia Avenue, in Trail, said Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “A surveillance camera captured a suspect allegedly cutting through a […]
Motorcycle and dump truck collide on Hwy 22 near Genelle
On Thursday, July 31, at 11:35 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP, BC Highway Patrol Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Services (CARS), Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue, and BC Emergency Health Services (BC EHS) responded to a collision between a motorcycle and a dump truck on Hwy 22 near the intersection of Courtesy Road, in […]
Protein: Health, hype and hard truths
By James Kendry, Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Healthy Aging, University of British Columbia Protein is having its moment: From grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds, high-protein foods are everywhere. Food labels shout their protein content in bold, oversized fonts, while social media overflows with recipes promising to pack more protein into your favourite dishes. […]
Column: Our economy, and how our stories steer it
This economic story doesn’t end well. Let’s change it! The natural world is foundational to every aspect of our lives. We all need food, air and water. But nature is not our sole underpinning; stories are also foundational. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to make sense of the world or create meaning within it. […]
BC Coroners Service says 292 people died due to unregulated drug toxicity in May, June 2025
According to preliminary data, 145 people in May and 147 people in June 2025 died due to unregulated drug toxicity, as reported by the BC Coroners Service. The unregulated drug deaths dashboard includes a new occupation industry page, which includes deaths where occupation industry was known. The two most common industries of current or past […]
OP/ED: RCMP Members Deserve Better: NPF Criticizes IIO Investigation Delays in BC
Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President and CEO of the National Police Federation, responding to the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C.’s recent announcement recommending charges to the B.C. Prosecution Service regarding a 2021 incident in Prince George. “Once again, a case under investigation by the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. has […]
Trail Music in the Park ends with a super-sized Night Market
Come down to Gyro Park on Thursday, Aug. 14 for The Night Market, an exciting evening of live music, dance, food, market, beer and wine garden from 5 to 8:30 pm to celebrate the last Kootenay Savings Music in the Park for this summer. Headlining the evening from 7:15 pm is The Latin Lovers, a […]
Toadfest returns to Summit Lake: August 6 and 7
You’re invited to Toadfest at Summit Lake Provincial Park near Nakusp on Wednesday, August 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday, August 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Toadfest is a free family event, raising awareness about the western toad, which is designated federally as a Species of Special Concern. Toadfest is […]
Police seeking assistance from public to identify culprit
A brazen thief is reported to have stolen a tire from a vehicle parked at Glacier Honda , at 1602 Columbia Avenue in Castlegar. The Castlegar RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the individual shown in the photograph above, who may be the thief. At approximately 3:57 PM on Saturday July 5, 2025, […]
