Nakusp RCMP have confirmed that the body recovered from Upper Arrow Lake Tuesday (August 22, 2017) was that of missing person Jared Szabo. RCMP said Tuesday at approximately 7:20 a.m., a body was located in Upper Arrow Lake, by civilian search members who have been actively searching for Szabo since he was reported missing ...

The Southeast Fire Centre issued a media release Wednesday about a lightning-caused fire is burning about 1.5 kilometres south of the Canada-U.S. border. The wildfire is burning about 18 kilometres southwest of the community of Newgate and about 65 kilometres southeast of Cranbrook. "The size of this fire is currently estimated...

Two vehicles, a boat and a motorhome were destroyed in a fire yesterday afternoon in Fruitvale, according to KBRFR Cpt. Ryan Smyth. He said the call came in at 2:58 p.m., and crews arrived at the private residence 3:01 p.m. Trail, Montrose and Fruitvale crews responded. Upon arrival, they found all four vehicles fully engulfed […]

What appears to be a bizarre home invasion/attempted arson early Tuesday morning has a local Trail woman completely rattled, and warning her fellow residents to lock their doors. Angela Lamoureux, mother of three, said her children had gone to their father’s home, and she and her husband had indulged in several drinks before...

Imagine driving an electric vehicle across Canada from coast to coast. It’s not a dream as Buddy and Barb Hetherington are proving electric cars have a place on highways after driving their new Chevy Bolt across Canada, and back. The Gibsons, BC, couple were in Nelson last week to charge the Bolt at the station next to the ...

 The Village of Salmo deactivated its Level 1 satellite Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) effective Tuesday. The Emergency Operations Centre was established on August 10, 2017 to collaborate and communicate with emergency management stakeholders related to the McCormick Creek wildfire located 20 kilometers outside the Village...

Are we entering a new Dark Age? Lately it seems so. News reports are enough to make anyone want to crawl into bed and hide under the covers. But it’s time to rise and shine. To resolve the crises humanity faces, good people must come together. It’s one lesson from Charlottesville, Virginia. It would be easy to dismiss the...

RCMP report the 16-year-old male reported missing from Winlaw on August 10, has been located. The Slocan Lake RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 16-year-old male reported missing on August 10, has been located and he is safe and sound. "Thanks to the media and public for your assistance," the RCMP said. Slocan Lake RCMP...

Police have arrested a Trail man in connection with a rash of thefts from vehicles in the area, according to Trail RCMP Acting Sgt. Devon Reid. “On Aug. 21 … Trail RCMP located and arrested a 30-year-old male for at least six offences stemming from the theft of items from unlocked motor vehicles in the […]

The Regional District of Central Kootenay is reducing the Evacuation Order in the McCormick Creek wildfire area to an Evacuation Alert, commencing Tuesday (August 22) at 6 p.m. The decision comes after close consultation between the RDCK and BC Wildfire Service. “Residents will be allowed to return to their homes at 6 p.m. ...