RCMP suspend search for missing person Camden Guille-Sikora
The search for Camden Guille-Sikora has been suspended after extensive search and rescue as well as investigative efforts. On Aug. 14, 2025, the Nelson RCMP received a report of that Camden Guille Sikora was missing and had not been seen since July 20, 2025. It was not unusual for Camden to be gone for several […]
City to Launch Annual Vegetation Management Program
The City of Castlegar will launch its annual Vegetation Management Program on September 8, which will run for six to eight weeks. The program involves pruning trees and shrubs along the City’s 95 kilometres of roads, sidewalks, and alleyways to maintain clearances so snowplows, loaders, and other winter operations equipment can operate safely and effectively. […]
Two Trail men found dead after two separate incidents on Aug. 28/29
On Sunday, Aug. 28, at 12:42 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer and BC Emergency Health Services responded to a report of an unconscious 64-year-old Trail man inside a vehicle in a parking lot in the 1100 block of Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The man did not exhibit any […]
Campbell River RCMP warn of ICBC text scam
In recent days, multiple community members have reported to the Campbell River RCMP that they have received a text from ICBC that tells them that they have unpaid tickets. The texts advise that if the fines remain unpaid that service will be discontinued or licenses suspended. These texts are completely fraudulent and appear to have […]
Split the Pot Lottery: BC's Newest Charity Lottery is Back
Split the Pot lottery has been raising money for charities across the province AND awarding life-changing cash to winners for two months now with no sign of stopping. This month, the Jackpot is guaranteed at a minimum of $100,000 once more. For two months in a row, the lottery has passed that guaranteed minimum thanks […]
Help keep bears (and humans) safe
By Nancy Bulman and Cindy Loukras Local black bears are currently descending from cooler elevations to pack on winter fat. The Rossland Bear Smart Task Force wants to help both the bears and you. During August and September, our lovely climate allows for prime fruit ripening — the delicious fruit is excellent for fresh eating, […]
Trail Air Cadets return from summer training
Over the summer 16 cadets from 531 Squadron City of Trail Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets attended summer training with the cadet program. Another 2 cadets were employed as instructors at Cadet Training Centres. The cadets were in Cold Lake AB, Vernon BC, Quadra BC, Cochrane AB and Whitehorse NWT. On the Survival Instructor Course […]
Morissette says new child care spaces will make a difference for families in Castlegar
New Democrat MLA Steve Morissette says that families in Haida Gwaii will benefit from new child care spaces that are opening in Castlegar. “We are welcoming more child care spaces across the province, and that includes right here in SD 20 at Castlegar Primary School,” said Steve Morrissette, MLA for Kootenay-Monashee. “These new spaces across the […]
Arrow Flow Change Notification
BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will decrease noticeably on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30. When combined with the outflows from the Kootenay River, Columbia River levels at Birchbank are expected to decrease by 0.5 meters (1.5 feet). Please make safety your top […]
Interior Health reminds parents about the importance of measles immunizations
Statement from medical health officer Dr. Sanaz Vaseghi: Interior Health is reminding parents and families to take steps to protect their children and themselves as kids prepare to go back to school. As children return to school, they are spending more time indoors and interacting closely with others, which increases the risk of exposure to […]
