Regional News
by The Nelson Daily Staff on Thursday Apr 13 2023
Nelson RCMP said a woman was transported to Kelowna General Hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle accident on the North Shore Wednesday afternoon.
RCMP said that at approximately 5:08 p.m., officers attended the scene of a collision near 4181 Highway 3A, approximately 17 kilometers north of Nelson.
by Lone Sheep Publishing on Thursday Apr 13 2023
In a media release, Interior Heath issued a DRUG ALERT for the entire Interior Heath Authority after Cocaine containing Fentanyl is believed to be causing a high risk of fatal overdoses.
Interior Health said this Cocaine is believed to be connected to multiple overdose incidents and fatalities throughout region.
by Trail Champion on Thursday Apr 13 2023
On Monday, April 11 at 7:29 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a dog-napping in the 1400 block of Bay Avenue, in Trail. A 26-year-old Trail man claimed his six-week-old puppy was not returned to him after paying someone to walk him, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.
by CBT on Thursday Apr 13 2023
Communities are reducing operating costs and gaining efficiencies while working toward their climate resiliency goals.
Seventeen projects are underway to make Basin communities more sustainable, with the support of Columbia Basin Trust.
by Bob Hall on Thursday Apr 13 2023
In the bustling shop spaces on Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus, students training towards a career in trades are benefiting from a partnership with Columbia Basin Trust.
Committed to building and enhancing the local workforce through post-secondary education, the Trust is supporting Selkirk College and College of the Rockies to undertake projects that bolster student experience.
by Lone Sheep Publishing on Tuesday Apr 11 2023
The Kimberley Dynamiters won the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Teck Cup championship with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over the Posse in Game seven of the series Monday night in Princeton.
Justin Sommer scored his third goal of the playoffs with 5:24 remaining in the period as he beat Peyton Trzaska in the Posse nets.
by Lone Sheep Publishing on Saturday Apr 08 2023
Environment Canada updated its Special Weather Statement to a Rainfall Warning for much of the West Kootenay/Boundary and Elk Valley regions of the province.
Environment Canada said rainfall amounts of 50 mm are expected through Monday and into Tuesday.
by Trail Champion on Thursday Apr 06 2023
On Sunday, April 2, at 12:45 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to an incident where a 39-year-old Trail man was allegedly assaulted with a cane by a 28-year-old Trail man in the 1400 block of Bay Avenue in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.
