Trail and Area Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day activities are well under way in the area, with poppies being offered by donation Oct. 25 and 26, as well as Nov. 1 and 2. In the past, the Trail Royal Canadian Legion has raised between $17,000 and $22,000, all of which goes to veterans and their dependents. Greg Hill, first vice-president of […]
Have a Safe and Happy Halloween 2024 from your local RCMP
On Thursday, October 31, 2024, frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers will be on patrol for Halloween 2024 in an effort to make it a safe and fun night for everyone. Everyone can help make it a great night by reviewing the following Halloween tips: Make sure children are visible when wearing their costume […]
Penticton search warrant leads to four arrests, seizure of guns, drugs, cash
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, officers with Penticton’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) for a residence on Government Street. A property located in the 1000 block of Government Street was the subject of a month’s long investigation into illegal activity. On October 16, 2024, officers […]
Updated vaccines for influenza, COVID-19 available throughout B.C.
Updated vaccines that protect against the latest influenza strains and COVID-19 variants circulating are available for people in B.C. to help protect families, communities and the health-care system. Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer for B.C., again encourages people six months and older to get immunized with the updated influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, and to exercise […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Unveils Its Election Priorities
With the provincial election officially underway, the BC Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the top ten policy priorities its members believe are critical for the next Government of British Columbia to action to help create a healthy business environment. The policies reflect the daily challenges local businesses face and what they need – a reduced […]
Boil Water Notice to be Issued for the Ymir Water System
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will be issuing a Boil Water Notice for users on the Ymir Water System. The system is located in the community of Ymir between Nelson and Salmo and is within RDCK Electoral Area G. Effective Wednesday, September 25, 2024 a localized BOIL WATER NOTICE will be issued as a precautionary measure due to water […]
Missing Burns Lake child, Oaklynn, found safe
The RCMP is pleased to advise the public that the six-year-old girl who has been missing since Sept. 19, has been located. On Sept. 22, just after 6 p.m., the girl who was reported missing in Southside was located safe. She was found in a forested area previously searched between her residence and the band […]
Local MLAs say Kootenay communities will be better equipped to defend against climate change
BC NDP MLAs Brittny Anderson and Katrine Conroy say people in the Kootenays will be safer during emergencies, with provincial funding that will better equip local governments to reduce the risk of disasters. “People in the Kootenays know that climate change is not a theory – it’s real, and it’s impacting our homes and communities […]
Investigation into devastating 2021 Lytton wildfire reaches a conclusion
The BC RCMP criminal investigation into the devastating and fatal fire that impacted the Village of Lytton and neighbouring Indigenous communities on June 30, 2021 has reached a conclusion at this time. The complex investigation focused on various aspects including determining the cause and origin of the fire, assessing whether there was possible criminality, and […]
RCMP: Social media trend potentially threatening Rossland lives
Police are indicating there may be a very dangerous game afoot in Rossland and are asking residents to come forward with any information they may have, for safety’s sake. On Saturday, Aug. 30, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report of a single motor vehicle incident that occurred on Hwy 3B […]
