Column: Experiments in Human invention as Western Civilization loses force
“How do you pay for war and leave us dying?… We don’t see the world the way you do.” Neil Young, The Restless Consumer “The West won the world not by the superiority of its ideas or its values or its religion, but rather by its superiority in applying organized violence. Westerners often forget this […]
Have a Safe and Happy Halloween 2024 from your local RCMP
On Thursday, October 31, 2024, frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers will be on patrol for Halloween 2024 in an effort to make it a safe and fun night for everyone. Everyone can help make it a great night by reviewing the following Halloween tips: Make sure children are visible when wearing their costume […]
KAAP'S Adorable Adoptables: Kittens worthy of the gods
For more information, visit Zeus and Thor – Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (kaap.ca) These 2 little brothers are part of a large scale outdoor rescue that KAAP has taken on to save many, many kittens. They are shy for certain, but coming along in their foster home, and we’d really love some kind, loving […]
Bad news bears break into local home, vehicle
On Friday, Oct. 25, at 6:45 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about an attempted break-in to a vehicle in the 100 block of Haig Street in Warfield according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the officer attended the scene and noticed bear paw prints all over the […]
Arrow Lake Flow Change Notification
BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will increase noticeably on Wednesday, October 30 and Thursday, October 31. 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 1-877-924-2444 […]
UPDATE: Stolen bulldozer recovered
On Saturday, Oct. 26, at 9:29, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report from a witness who had located the bulldozer stolen from a property in Fruitvale. Trail RCMP assisted the owner in recovering the vehicle. We would like to thank the member of the public who reported the location of […]
Arrow Flow Change Notification - Oct. 28
BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will increase noticeably on Wednesday, October 30 and Thursday, October 31. 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 1-877-924-2444 […]
Rossland male criminally charged after spray painting incidents
Over a period of approximately three months, the Castlegar RCMP had received a volume of reports where damages were caused to property by spray painting, according to RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. In one incident, he said, after a large vehicle was spray painted, repair for damages were estimated at $80,000. “The police investigation determined similarities […]
The Latest Scores and Information from the Kootenay International Junior ‘A’ Hockey League
KIJHL Scoreboard – Saturday, Oct. 25/24: Grand Forks Border Bruins (3) vs Castlegar Rebels (1) Evan Calder opened the scoring for the Castlegar Rebels, beating Jasper Tait at 7:38 of the first period. Russel Kosec scored the winner at 15:23 of the second period, giving them a 2-1 lead. Justin Mol scored the insurance goal […]
Penticton search warrant leads to four arrests, seizure of guns, drugs, cash
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, officers with Penticton’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) for a residence on Government Street. A property located in the 1000 block of Government Street was the subject of a month’s long investigation into illegal activity. On October 16, 2024, officers […]
