Targeted home invasion in Rossland
On Saturday, May 3, at 2:10 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence in the 1900 block of Nevada Street, in Rossland. Officers discovered that two masked assailants with knives broke into the residence and attacked a 26-year-old Beaver Falls man. The victim, […]
DriveSmartBC: Driving the Wrong Way on Divided Highways
It is fortunate that this type of collision is relatively rare because the consequences are severe. I am speaking of driving the wrong way on a divided highway or freeway. We received a driving complaint about once a month for someone driving on the wrong side of the Inland Island Highway when I was working […]
New water-monitoring program could save 1.5 billion litres a year
Homeowners and businesses in rural British Columbia will soon benefit from new water meters that will help small communities save water and increase resiliency during droughts, while lowering costs for people who use less water. “Drinking water is an incredibly precious resource,” said Brittny Anderson, Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities. “Small […]
Ombudsperson finds Government refuses to fix known unfairness in pandemic worker benefit
BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke has released a new report finding that the provincial government unjustly required some workers to repay the $1,000 BC Emergency Benefit for Workers (BCEBW) – and later refused to correct the unfairness, despite previously fixing another nearly identical problem. The BCEBW was introduced by the province in 2020 to support people […]
Bears are back - and so is WildSafeBC
WildSafeBC Castlegar is now up and running for 2025. After emerging from their winter dens in April, bears will seek out protein-rich food sources in the valley bottoms, where many communities are situated. There have already been reports of black bears in the Castlegar area and some of these bears have been observed accessing unnatural […]
OP/ED: Neighbours United urges MPs to work together to support people and nature
Following last week’s federal election, Neighbours United congratulates all newly elected Members of Parliament in the Kootenays, across British Columbia, and throughout Canada. We urge our elected leaders to work together across party lines to ensure all Canadians have access to clean air and water, a healthy environment, and a strong economy. By caring for […]
Upcoming workshops at the Rossland Museum
Comic Creators! Youth Comic Workshop Series with Erin Shuttleworth Unleash Your Inner Comic Artist! The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is thrilled to present a 3-Session Youth Comic Workshop Series with talented artist Erin Shuttleworth! If you love comics, drawing, and storytelling, this is your chance to bring your ideas to life on the page! […]
Nelson PD shuts down portion of View Street for dangerous warrant execution
On May 4, 2025 the Nelson Police Department executed a high-risk search warrant on a residence located on View Street, near Kootenay Lake Hospital, according to a press release issued Monday. The search warrant was authorized after an illicit drug and illegal firearms investigation was completed by members of the NPD. Given the nature of […]
RDCK to Test Emergency Notification System on Monday, May 5
In It Together, that’s the theme for Emergency Preparedness Week 2025 (May 4–10), a national campaign that reminds us that preparing for emergencies is a shared responsibility. Whether it’s a wildfire, flood, or power outage, our ability to respond and recover is stronger when we work together as neighbours, families, and communities. At the Regional District of […]
Teagan Kendrick Named BCHL's Top Goaltender
Teagan Kendrick named this year’s winner of the Michael Garteig Trophy as the BCHL’s Top Goaltender. Kendrick, from Spruce Grove, Alberta has played with Smoke Eaters for the past 3 seasons. Teagan had a strong 2024-25 regular season, playing 35 games and posting a record of 23-8-0 with .915 Save % and 2.69 goals against […]
