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 […]
Trail man charged in aggravated assault investigation
On March 27, 2023, shortly after 5 a.m., a 33-year-old woman was dropped off at the entrance to the Kootenay Boundary Hospital emergency department in Trail, BC, with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound. Frontline officers attended the hospital, where the victim was determined to have sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. The man who allegedly […]
Residential disturbance leads to police foot chase, arrest, new charges
A Trail man is facing a list of charges after an altercation with police Saturday, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On Nov. 16, at 10:15 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a 28-year-old Trail man causing a disturbance at a residence in the 1900 block of Seventh Avenue in Trail,” […]
Downtown shed fire causes damages but no injuries
No one was injured in a blaze that did roughly $30,000 damage, according to Castlegar Fire Chief Sam Latanzio. “On the evening of Nov. 15 ,CFD was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 300 block of 4 Avenue,” Lattanzio said. “Upon arrival, it was noted that there was a fully involved […]
Statement from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers: More Than 55,000 Postal Workers on Strike
Some 55,000 postal workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) went on a nationwide strike on Friday, Nov. 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET. After a year of bargaining with little progress, postal workers made the difficult decision to strike. Canada Post had the opportunity to prevent this strike, but it has refused […]
Arrow Flow Change Notification
BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will increase noticeably on Saturday, November 16. Please make safety your top priority when planning activities near the Columbia River. For up-to-date reservoir elevation and river flow information, please call BC Hydro’s toll-free number at 1-877-924-2444 or visit bchydro.com.
From The Hill: Access to abortion
In Canada, women’s reproductive rights, particularly the right to choose an abortion, have long been considered a settled issue. However, much like the situation to our south, these rights are now under threat and require renewed attention as anti-choice efforts attempt to erode both the right to and access to abortion services in Canada. At […]
