Cougars and cameras and deer, oh my! BCWF holds 50/50 fundraiser
A fundraising initiative by the BC Wildlife Federation will give locals a chance to win big while supporting important wildlife projects. Order your tickets by midnight, Friday, June 24, 2022 for a chance to win the 50/50 Jackpot - up to $496,250. The winner will be drawn on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 1 p.m. The proceeds from...
Summer camp leaders needed for Camp Cawabunga & Adventure Camp to run this summer
The City of Trail’s Parks & Recreation Department is still seeking fun and energetic camp leaders for Camp Cawabunga and Summer Adventure Camp, both scheduled to run from July 4 to August 26. The camps offer theme weeks packed full of adventure, games, sports, arts, crafts, and a whole lot of fun. The camp leader position...
RCMP recover stolen vehicle, arrest Kelowna man
A Kelowna man is in police custody facing charges stemming from a car theft and subsequent flight from authorities, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “Trail and Greater District and Salmo RCMP joined forces to investigate and arrest a 33-year-old Kelowna man for allegedly possessing a stolen vehicle and fleeing...
Midway Mill resumes operations after a maintenance-mandated shutdown
After a four-week long shutdown to repair and restore mill equipment, Vaagen Fibre Canada’s Midway Mill is back in operation. The shutdown started April 4, and was a way to conduct a thorough check-up on the health of all the machinery and ensure a smooth-running operation for the remainder of the year, said Plant Manager...
City of Trail welcomes new Chief Administrative Officer / Chief Financial Officer
The City of Trail is very pleased to announce that Colin McClure has been recruited as the City’s new Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Colin’s employment will start in early June 2022. Colin, a Certified Public and Chartered Accountant, comes from a diverse background of leadership, progressive...
Grand Forks CIBC robbed, suspect at large
Grand Forks RCMP said in a media release that a lone male suspect robbed the local CIBC in the Boundary City Thursday afternoon, making off with a large sum of cash. RCMP said the man entered the CIBC located on the 7300 block of 2nd St. in Grand Forks, on April 21, 2022 at 4:07 p.m. wearing a hoodie and had his face covered....
Grand Forks man saves family dog from cougar attack
Quick action by a Grand Forks man most likely saved family dog from severe injury following a cougar attack in the Boundary region earlier this month. Reports from mainstream media said Ian Orser, a plumber from Grand Forks, was working at a residence near Christina Lake when he and his daughter heard a commotion. Megan ran...
RCMP issue fraud alert as scammers bring new tech to their cons
On Monday, April 11, Trail and Greater District RCMP received a warning from a local resident about the Trail Detachment phone number 250-364-2566 being displayed on call identification by fraudsters, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The fraudster attempted to have the resident google or internet search the phone...
Paddle and learn this summer with Wildsight's youth field school
Youth from across the Columbia Basin have a unique opportunity this summer to be immersed in the mighty Columbia River.Wildsight's Columbia River Field School (CRFS) is a canoe trip and learning adventure for students aged 15-18. Students paddle key sections of the Canadian side of the Columbia River and camp along its...
Grand Forks RCMP respond to more than 190 calls during March
In a media release, the Grand Forks RCMP said officers responded to more than 190 calls during the month of March. Detachment Commander, Sgt. Darryl Peppler said some of the calls for service included multiple and varying traffic complaints; frauds and other scam related complaints; landlord/tenant disputes; mental health...