By Randy Shore The government’s capacity to manage wildlife has declined steadily for decades. Its ability to conduct meaningful science is scraping along at rock bottom. Just last week we learned that government field staff are being asked to turn in their cell phones and have lost funding for travel, which will likely force the […]

I was honored to present the King Charles III Coronation Medal to four very special constituents: Darlene Schultz, Ann Godderis, Gerry Rempel, and Jan Morton were all recognized for their exemplary service. One hundred and fifty-five recipients throughout the province received this award, representing a diverse group of individuals who have made significant contributions to […]

The RCMP is pleased to advise the public that the six-year-old girl who has been missing since Sept. 19, has been located. On Sept. 22, just after 6 p.m., the girl who was reported missing in Southside was located safe.  She was found in a forested area previously searched between her residence and the band […]

Community Futures South Kootenay and the Downtown Trail Improvement Committee (DTIC) are excited to announce a new initiative to guide the revitalization of downtown Trail. Led by Community Futures and guided and supported by dedicated DTIC volunteers, the project focusses on how we can prevent crime and create a more vibrant and welcoming business hub. […]

Police are seeking information from the pubic related to yesterday’s fire that destroyed the Red Bridge and is being investigated as arson. On Thursday Sept. 19, 2024, around 3:25 a.m., Kamloops and Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment frontline officers were called to assist Kamloops Fire and Rescue (KFR) at the Red Bridge, which was fully engulfed […]

This fall, we are planning to recover two pontoons from the floating guidewall at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam that sunk to the bottom of the reservoir during an extreme weather event in 2020.  This work is necessary to restore the full functionality of the floating guidewall, which allows marine traffic to safely approach and […]

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) hereby gives notice that a submission has been added to the Common Project Search online registry pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act described herein and its description. Pursuant to paragraph 4.1 and 9.1 of said Act, British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority has deposited with the […]

BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will decrease noticeably from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22. Please make safety your top priority when planning activities near the Columbia River. For up-to-date reservoir elevation and river flow information, please call BC Hydro’s toll-free number at […]

On Sept. 6, 19 riders and support crew departed Kelowna on their annual 1000 km ride throughout South East British Columbia, and on September 8th, Castlegar welcomed the riders who had a stop over in Castlegar before heading on to Nelson, BC. The team again included local Castlegar RCMP officer Const. Ron George.  This is […]

A design deep in symbolism that’s aimed at fostering better understanding for everyone is featured on Selkirk College’s special edition Orange Shirt Day t-shirt. In 2013, Phyllis (Jack) Webstad began telling the story of her first day at residential school near Williams Lake when her brilliant new orange shirt, bought by her grandmother, was taken […]