UPDATE: Police arrest unlawfully-at-large Trail man
Trail top cop RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich sent out an email at 1:56 p.m. indicating police have apprehended Frederic Roy. "We have arrested Mr. Roy thanks to a tip from the public," he said. Previous coverage: Police are looking for a 31-year-old Trail man who failed to appear to start serving an intermittent, 60-day jail...
West Kootenay Timberwolves end season with two losses to Cranbrook in Championship round, look ahead to next season.
The Outlaws claimed the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League (RMLL) Championship series at home this weekend. The Timberwolves fell to the Outlaws in two games, in a 13-7 loss on Friday, and a 14-6 loss on Saturday. Castlegar’s Eric Reid and Dustin Perepolkin each scored 4 goals, and Brian Martin from Genelle contributed 2 goals....
Search called off for missing Salmo man, investigation continues
Police have called off the search for a missing Salmo man, Cory McKay, but say they will continue the investigation into his disappearance, according to Salmo top cop Cpl. Darryl Orr. He said the search was suspended on July 11 at 11 p.m., after search efforts failed to locate McKay. Details of the search: · 1,400...
OBIT: A woman so funny she named herself my Stepmonster
Betty was very quick of wit, usually quite agreeable and very funny. She was gentle, accepting, and supportive and she rarely took crap from anyone. She always had a ready response. Her kindness and generosity of spirit usually stopped her from giving voice to unkind sentiments. She could always see the positive side of...
Silverton commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050
The Slocan Valley is going green! Green energy, green economy, that is. Silverton’s Village Council has passed a resolution to transition to 100% renewable energy no later than 2050, joining New Denver and Slocan in their commitment to a cleaner, healthier, safer community and a stronger economy for the Slocan Valley. Silverton...
Selkirk College Ecology Instructor Explores the World of Wolverines
Selkirk College instructor Doris Hausleitner finds happiness in discovering and recording the everyday patterns of mysterious creatures that dwell in the isolated terrain of our region. Hausleitner is a core member of Team Wolverine, a group of scientists who have been conducting vital research aimed at understanding the...
Public meeting slated regarding Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area
The Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area will open to the public for the 2019 season for limited recreational use excluding motorized vehicles, ORV’s, and hunting. Located just six kilometres south of Trail, the area is enjoyed by locals who fish, hike, ride horses and picnic on the property. Owned by The Land Conservancy of British Columbia […]
Police seek Castlegar man in connection with multiple thefts
A Castlegar man is wanted by police after a search revealed a variety of stolen items, according to RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. "On July 9 the Castlegar and Trail RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, with the assistance of Castlegar General Duty officers, executed a search warrant on the 2200 block of Columbia Avenue in Castlegar," Taylor...
Castlegar Air Cadets off to training camp
Cadets from around Kootenay area headed out to various summer Cadet Training Centres (CTCs) early in the morning on July 7, 2019. In attendance were members of the local 581 Castlegar Air Cadets. Cadets S. Corke, D. Johnson, X. Laird, and J. Warman who have been selected based on their attendance, behavior and other attributes...
Robson Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 40 years serving the community and you’re invited!
Come join the members of the Robson Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) at 3037 Waldie Avenue for an open house on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Enjoy free food, fun for the kids and live entertainment, featuring Baker Street Blues! The RVFD was established in 1979 by a very committed group of individuals, and that...
