Trail traffic stop leads to seizure of cash, drugs, weapon, two facing charges
Two locals are facing criminal charges after a traffic stop netted drugs, cash and a weapon, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Nov. 18, at 8:53 p.m., a Trail and Greater District RCMP front line officer conducted a traffic stop with the driver of a red 1996 Mazda passenger car for allegedly driving without ...
Santa Claus IS coming to town!
Castlegar’s annual Winterfest celebrations will look different this year but don’t worry, Santa will be here. The parade of lights, the lighting of the tree, family entertainment, visits with Santa at City Hall, and breakfast with Santa at the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex have been cancelled due to COVID-19...
26-yr-old Castlegar man charged with arson after Yew Street fires
The BC Prosecution Service has approved charges in relation to a fire that destroyed two Castlegar homes this past summer. Click here to view the original coverage. Front line officers attended to a residential structure fire on Yew Street in Castlegar, which subsequently spread to a second home. Occupants of one of the houses...
Police seek witnesses to MVA near Genelle
On Nov. 19, at approximately 12:45 p.m., Trail RCMP and Emergency Services responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 22 near Genelle, according to RCMP Cpl. Mike Halskov.Upon arrival it was determined that a passenger vehicle had collided with an oncoming transport truck. The lone driver of the passenger vehicle sustained...
Watch for deer: rutting season is here
Drivers are advised to be watchful of deer, elk and moose while travelling along roads and highways throughout B.C., as rutting season increases these animals’ activity. Rutting season is the annual mating time for deer, elk and moose. It occurs from late October to December, with the most activity seen in mid-November....
BC records 617 new cases overnight, 42 in IHA - officials plead for caution
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting 617 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 20,985 cases in British Columbia. “There are...
Snowfall warning in effect for West Kootenay, Hwy 3
Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for the West Kootenay region Friday morning, saying total amounts of 15 to 25 cm snowfal is expected. "A Pacific storm will move across the BC interior today. Five to 10 cm of snow fell across the West Kootenay region last night," the website said. |Heavy snow will continue this ...
British Columbians mistake pandemic preparedness with power outage readiness
A new BC Hydro report finds many British Columbians feel more prepared for storm-related power outages after stocking up on household supplies for COVID-19, despite most not having an emergency kit or plan. The report titled, “Stocked up but unprepared: How COVID-19 preparation has created a false sense of storm season...
Two days see 1,130 new cases in BC, 34 in IHA
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting on two 24-hour periods. From Nov. 10 to 11, we had 536 new cases. In the last 24 hours,...
Selkirk College Launches Campaign for Continued Affordable Access
Supporting learners through challenging times and graduating an emerging workforce equipped with the educational foundation to assist in recovery is the focus of Selkirk College’s new annual giving campaign. The journey to post-secondary success presents obstacles for many students seeking the education, skills and training...
