RCMP report arrests made in Salmo store robbery
RCMP report that three people have been arrested in connection with a (Friday) February 26 robbery of a store in Salmo. Cpl Riordan Bellman said in media release the arrests happened (Friday) March 4. "On March 4, 2016 two youth and one adult have been arrested in connection with the Feb 26, 2016 robbery at Pipers Store in ...
Council divided on ride-sharing programs like Uber
A motion put forward by councillor Florio Vassilakakis to support ride-sharing programs was tabled at council's regular meeting Monday night. Vassilakakis wanted the city to send a letter to the province indicating Castlegar's support for secondary transportation options such as Uber and Lyft. (These are smart phone apps that...
Report by Director of Police Services finally released; one additional officer and admin position for NPD
One additional officer should be hired for Nelson Police Department said Director of Police Services, Clayton Pecknold in his report to City Council and Nelson Police Board. The report, which includes Pecknold recommending the addition of an administrative position, was announced in a media release by the City of Nelson...
Selkirk College Co-Op Program Puts Education to Work
Selkirk College is joining institutions across Canada in celebrating Co-operative Education Week March 14 to 18, marking a tradition more than two decades old at the local post-secondary school. “The Co-op Education Program at Selkirk College is over 25 years of age,” says Brenda Smith, Manager of Co-op Education and Employment...
Police encourage residents to attend anti-violence event in Trail
The Clothesline Event is once again coming to Trail, according to RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr. “On April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of the Trail & Greater District RCMP will be attending the Clothesline Event being held outside of Ferrarro Foods in Trail,” Orr said. “The goal of the event is to bring awareness to the ...
Selkirk College Music Students to Shine in Showcase Concerts
Second-year Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program students are ready to cue the lights on their annual showcase concerts featuring emerging talent from budding musicians. “It’s the highlight of their two years at Selkirk College,” says Selkirk College Keyboard/Arranging Instructor Gilles Parenteau. “Our...
Contentious competition continues between airports in Trail and Castlegar
The duelling airport issue between Castlegar and Trail continues, as each community jockeys to position its own airport as the legitimate regional amenity. The continued contention was once again brought to the public eye by a press release issued by the City of Trail yesterday, claiming the landing rates at the Trail Regional...
West Kootenay Community TEETH Society needs help spending $50,000 prize
West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society is looking for a few friends to help spend $50,000. Well, actually, West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society board is seeking partnerships from the region with the purpose of increasing access to low-cost quality dental care. “We are seeking your ideas of how you can partner with TEETH in […]
Scouts raise flag at City Hall to honour program founder
The 1st Robson Scout Group celebrated Lord Baden Powell Day, founder of Scouts, on February 22 (his Birthday- Born February 22, 1857, Died January 8, 1941) by raising the Scouts Canada flag at City Hall with Mayor Chernoff and Fire Chief Gerry Rempel. Our Scouts had petitioned City Council to allow for the flag to be flown...
Alberta man sentenced in relation to multiple local B-and-Es
An Edmonton man has been sentenced in Alberta court to 300 days jail time and a a firearms prohibition in relation to 12 break-and-enters in this region as well as a list of criminal charges in Alberta, according to the RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) Report, featured in city council's agenda package at its regular meeting ...
