June 4 BC COVID-19 update: Five new cases, no new deaths
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing five new cases, for a total of 2,632 cases in British Columbia. Four additional epi-linked...
RDCK assessing damage from region wide flooding
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) continues to assess the impact and damage that occurred from flooding, heavy rain and strong winds this past weekend across the entire region. Working with local and provincial authorities, the RDCK is currently prioritizing its action plan to...
CBT offers support for businesses to re-open, modify operations
Businesses, social enterprises and the workforce in the Columbia Basin now have access to even more support to help them in these challenging times. In response to ongoing COVID-19-related developments—including the re-opening of many businesses—Columbia Basin Trust is expanding the ways it can help people and businesses move...
June 3 BC COVID-19 update: 22 new cases, 2,243 recovered
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 22 new cases, for a total of 2,623 cases in British Columbia. “There are 214 active...
Weekend incident prompts police reminder to avoid leaving valuables in vehicles
On May 29, at 9:19 p.m. the Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment received a report that an unknown suspect had smashed the window of a motor vehicle and had allegedly stolen loose change left inside. A specialist, with the RCMP Forensic Identification Section (FIS) examined the vehicle for forensic evidence. In an effort...
Police officer assaulted and two arrests made during disturbance call
At least two young adults are facing charges after an altercation with police Monday evening, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.. "On June 1, at approximately 7:49 p.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a complaint about a group of intoxicated young adults that were causing a disturbance...
Castlegar Offering Free FireSmart Assessments
The City of Castlegar is partnering with the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) to offer free, FireSmart assessments to provide residents with recommendations on how they can lower the risk of damage to their homes in the event of a fire. The RDCK’s Regional FireSmart Program provides a Wildfire Mitigation Specialist...
BC COVID-19 update for May 31, June 1
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are providing case updates for two 24-hour reporting periods: May 30 to May 31, and May 31 to midday...
Substance-related calls on the rise, one call leads to 'fowl play'
Alcohol and substance-related calls aare expected to increase over the summer, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "Over the course of the weekend (May 28 to May 31), the Trail and Greater District Detachment were kept busy when responding to numerous calls for service which included: Intoxication by drugs/alcohol;...
Evacuation order issued for 3966-4013 Broadwater Road
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has issued an evacuation order for 3966-4013 Broadwater Road in electoral area ‘J’. This order expands on an earlier order for Broadwater Road Sunday morning. The rest of the entire RDCK region, with the exception of Castlegar and Nelson, remains under evacuation ...
