Column: Carbon and Life
At its early November annual general meeting in Red Deer, Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party passed a resolution to “recognize the importance of CO2 to life and Alberta’s prosperity” and “recognize that CO2 is a foundational nutrient for all life on Earth.” The party also voted to get rid of critical net-zero emissions targets, among […]
Obituary: Jana Evelyn Tremblay 1968 - 2024
In loving memory of Jana Evelyn Tremblay (Command) January 16, 1968 to November 16, 2024 It is with great sadness and heartbreak we announce the passing of our beautiful wife, mother, daughter, grandma, sister, aunty, cousin and friend ; Jana Evelyn Tremblay (Command) on November 16, 2024. She was so incredibly loved by so so […]
Beware of ongoing online computer fraud
Police say a 71-year-old Kootenay woman was cheated out of $6,000 through an online scam on Friday. “On Friday, Nov. 22, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a call from a 71-year-old woman who was defrauded of $6,000 through a online computer scam,” said RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the woman […]
Police respond to critical incident in Warfield
On Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3:51 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a 47-year-old man who indicated that he may possibly harm people with a firearm, and was inside his Warfield residence, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said officers attended the residence and set up a […]
Trail’s living wage up 6% as cost of living continues to soar
The living wage for Trail has increased to $22.85 per hour, a 6% change over last year. The living wage is the hourly rate that each of two parents working full-time must earn to support a family of four based on the actual costs of living in a particular community. It is different from the […]
End of Season for WildSafeBC in Castlegar
The bears are getting ready to hibernate for the winter, as will the WildSafeBC Castlegar Program on November 30th. WildSafeBC’s goal is prevent conflict with wildlife through education, collaboration and community solutions. Your local coordinator, Tara Pejski, has been working with the community to prevent negative outcomes for wildlife and for people by providing wildlife […]
The Latest Scores and Information from the Kootenay International Junior ‘A’ Hockey League
KIJHL Scoreboard – Saturday, Nov. 23/24: Castlegar Rebels (0) vs Beaver Valley Nitehawks (3) Brady Magarrell netted the winner for the Nitehawks in the first period against the Castlegar Rebels. Connor Stojan earned the shutout with a 31-save performance, while Johnathan Strecheniuk led with two points. Nathan Dominici made his season debut for the Nitehawks […]
DriveSmart BC: Claiming the Crosswalk
Question: Please comment on the subject of when a vehicle claims the crosswalk and what pedestrians must do and not do in that situation. Pedestrians seldom wait for vehicles that have lawfully claimed the crosswalk. Sometimes they get upset with drivers and now there is conflict while the driver attempts to complete a maneuver and […]
OBITUARY: Fred Postnikoff
Mr. Fred Postnikoff passed away peacefully at home in Kamloops, BC on Nov. 9, 2024 at the age of 84 in the arms of his loving wife Ruth. Lovingly remembered by Children Lori (Bryan), Alvin, and Kelly (Dean); Grandchildren Ashley (Thomas), Amber (Drew), Melissa (Mario), Blake (Alina), and Shayne (Kayla); 11 great grandchildren; Brothers Pete […]
Arrow Flow Change and Navigation Lock Closure at Hugh Keenleyside, November 25
On Monday, November 25, the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will fluctuate noticeably. Please make safety your top priority when planning activities near the Columbia River. The navigation lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be closed starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 24 until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26. This […]
