Police interrupt wanted man’s bath in Rossland
Cleanliness wasn't next to Godliness for a Surrey man captured by police while bathing, according to Trail RCMP Const. Sherri Karns. "On April 19, at 12 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP arrested a 38-year-old man wanted in Surrey, BC, on three unendorsed warrants for his arrest," Karn said. "Front line Trail RCMP officers...
Motorist and dog escape vehicle blaze unharmed
A man and his dog are safe and sound after a vehicle fire between Warfield and Rossland, according to Trail RCMP Const. Sherri Karn. "On April 15, at 4:17 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report that a vehicle was on fire on Schofield Highway between Warfield and Rossland." Karn said. "RCMP responded and located...
Bear climbs into truck - on Black Bear Drive: RCMP
Rossland bears might have a better sense of humour than previously thought, as evidenced by last week's RCMP press release. "On April 20 at 3:50 a.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report that a large black bear was caught inside of a personal truck, ironically on Black Bear Drive in Rossland," said Const. Sherri...
Castlegar thrift store robbed of cash/property
St. David's Thrift Shop was robbed after a break-and-enter late Sunday/early Monday, according to Castlegar RCMP NCOIC Sgt. Monty Taylor. "In the morning of April 26, 2021 an employee of the Castlegar Thrift Store arrived at work to discover the store had been broken into and a small amount of cash and property stolen. ...
Two police raids in Castlegar yield drugs, cash, arrests
A pair of search warrants executed by police concurrently at two locations in the city resulted in arrests and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, cash and vehicles, according to Castlegar NCOIC Monty Taylor. "April 22, members of the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), with support from frontline general duty...
Rossland Golden City Days and Fall Fair cancelled for 2021
It is with great sadness that we must announce the Cancellation of Rossland Golden City Days and the Rossland Fall Fair The Golden City Days Committee and the Rossland Fall Fair committee have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's event due to Covid-19. After discussing the current circumstances surrounding...
Upgraded Year-round Washroom Facilities Open at Millennium Park & Ponds
The Millennium Park & Ponds washroom facilities have been upgraded and are open to the public. Construction began last fall on new facilities which service Millennium Park & Ponds, several sports fields, and the Celgar Pavilion. The project utilized the existing washroom to minimize costs and reduce the footprint. New...
KBPA Commissions Massive ‘KBRH Gratitude Mural’ to Lift Spirits at KBRH
The Kootenay Boundary Physicians Association (KBPA) has commissioned a massive mural to be painted on the north and west wall at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) Trail by local Kootenay muralist Tyler Toews of Canadian Murals. The idea, which grew from the positive energy of last year’s Gratitude Garden installation,...
Selkirk College Takes Lead in Canada’s Effort to Create a Better Planet
Adding a vital voice to the concerted worldwide effort to create a more sustainable and just planet, Selkirk College is leading the way amongst Canada’s post-secondary institutions by showing that strong local efforts can contribute to global goals. In 2015, all 193 member-states of the United Nations signed onto the Sustainable...
City Purchases Vacant Downtown Building as part of ambitious downtown revite plan
The City of Castlegar has purchased the historical old Eremenko building located at 310 Columbia Avenue & 1224 3rd Street downtown to develop housing and support the community’s vision for a vibrant downtown. This purchase supports the City’s 2018 Housing Needs Assessment and current discussions with the community about...
