NDP’s Katrine Conroy sworn into Legislature as Kootenay West MLA
Katrine Conroy was sworn into the Legislature virtually Monday as the newly re-elected BC New Democrat MLA for Kootenay West following an historic election. The 57 new BC NDP members were sworn in as part of part of British Columbia’s 42nd Parliament, all focused on supporting people through the COVID-19 pandemic and...
Province extends emergency, introduces mask enforcement measures
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is aligning the Province’s measures under the Emergency Program Act (EPA) with the provincial health officer’s (PHO) guidance that masks must be worn in indoor public places. The Province is also formally extending the provincial state of emergency, allowing ...
Fruitvale woman charged with impaired driving after deaths of two teens
On Nov. 19, additional charges were sworn in relation to a 2019 fatal crash that took place on March 17, 2019, near the Waneta Dam, according to West Kootenay Traffic Services Sgt. Chad Badry. "On Sunday, March 17, 2019, at approximately 4:12 pm, members of the Trail and Greater District RCMP along with West Kootenay Traffic...
With 1,933 new cases and 17 deaths over the weekend in BC, restrictions remain in place
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 three 24-hour periods. From Nov. 20 to 21, we had 713 new cases. From Nov. 21 to 22...
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...
