KBRH outbreak declared
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on the medical unit at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. There are currently 15 cases connected to the outbreak. Additional infection control measures have been implemented on the unit including putting a pause on new admissions to the unit, restricting all non-essential visitors, and...
Weapons Seized During Roadside Detention
A Trail man will likely be facing weapons charges after an incident in downtown Trail last week, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Thursday, May 19, at 10:20 a.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a complaint about two men allegedly making threats towards another man, in downtown...
Team Canada Softball Hero Coming to Trail for Teck Coaching Series
On Saturday, May 28, 2022, hometown Olympian Lauren Bay-Regula will be attending the 2022 Teck Coaching Series. The Teck Coaching Series brings Olympic-level expertise to coaches and athletes in local communities where Teck operates. This Coaching Series includes a softball clinic for local youth ages eight -16 at Butler Park...
Warfield woman fails sobriety test while driving with toddler
On Sunday, May 22, at 12:58 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a complaint about a vehicle driving erratically on Hwy 3B in Fruitvale, said Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the officer located a 32-year-old Warfield woman with her three-year-old child in their vehicle. "The officer...
Compassion in Action Community Conference coming to Boundary City
The Compassion in Action Community Conference is coming up on Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25th in Grand Forks. This two-day educational conference event will be an opportunity to learn from experts about the provincial overdose crisis and the healthcare response. The conference will provide education about substance...
Grand Forks police kept busy during May long weekend
May long weekend is typically a busy weekend on the roads as people emerge from a long winter enjoying the warmer and drier conditions. Grand Forks officers were also kept busy this weekend investigating a wide variety of different matters. Some of the investigations from this weekend include: May 21 Two officers conducted ...
Protesters arrested for violating court-ordered injunction
Several individuals have been arrested for violating a court-ordered injunction granted to Cooper Creek Cedar Ltd. (CCC) on August 27, 2019 to conduct logging operations in an area known as Salisbury Creek near Argenta, British Columbia. The order specifically prevents anyone from physically preventing, restricting or in any...
Temporary changes to foot traffic within Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital
Interior Health would like to inform people in Trail and the surrounding area of an upcoming temporary change to access Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH). As part of the ongoing redevelopment of KBRH, upgrades are taking place to the hospital’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical systems. As a result...
IHA: What you need to know about bats
As more people head outdoors across Interior Health, it is likely they may encounter bats. Bats can carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans. This PSA provides tips on how to avoid bat exposures and when to seek health advice. Bats and rabies In B.C., between four and eight per cent of bats that come into contact with...
Small communities galvanize BC investigation into prolific offenders/violent attacks
The Province, in co-operation with British Columbia’s Urban Mayors’ Caucus (BCUMC), has hired two experts to investigate and report on prolific offenders and random violent attacks, and the necessary actions. In April, B.C.’s urban mayors sent detailed information to the Attorney General and Minister of Public Safety and...
