Regional News
by Trail Champion on Thursday Jul 04 2019
On June 28 at 8:11 p.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP received a report of a vehicle with Alberta plates that had several persons of interest travelling through the Trail area.
by Nelson Daily Staff on Wednesday Jul 03 2019
For the fourth consecutive month, there was a lack of precipitation said Ron Lakeman, Weather Forecaster for the Southeast Fire Centre, in his monthly synopsis.
Lakeman said the deficit of precipitation continues, with June checking in as another month with a below normal amount of precipitation.
by Nelson Daily Staff on Saturday Jun 29 2019
No injuries were reported but damage was significant following an explosion and fire at the Alpine Motel Friday evening Nelson Fire Rescue said in a media release.
Nelson Fire Rescue received a call at 7:49 p.m. Friday that an explosion had occurred at the motel, located at 1120 Hall Mines Road in Nelson.
by Trail Champion on Friday Jun 28 2019
Police and fire officials are investigating a vehicle fire just off Hwy 22 by Oasis yesterday, according to KBRFR Cpt. Greg Ferraby.
He said the call came in at 1:09 p.m and crews were on scene by 1:20 p.m., with the situation under control by 1:28 p.m.
by Trail Champion on Friday Jun 28 2019
Police are hoping this long weekend doesn’t mirror last weekend’s alcohol-related issues, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.
by Trevor Miller on Friday Jun 28 2019
The Trail Smoke Eaters Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce defenceman Jackson Murphy-Johnson has committed to the team for the 2019/20 season.
by Nelson Daily Staff on Thursday Jun 27 2019
Kootenay Lake School District is in damage control after elementary students in the Creston school were exposed to an explicit sex guide during a sex education class taught by a public health nurse and trainee.
The incident happened on June 20th when copies of a 47-page book, that was intended to be used by adults, was taken home by students according to the district.
by Boundary Sentinel on Thursday Jun 27 2019
More than a year after Grand Forks experienced a flood of the century, federal and provincial governments have stepped up to the plate with $50 million for an important flood mitigation project in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary community of Grand Forks.
