Theft victims get property back but not justice ... yet
Two local victims of theft have had their property returned to them, but may have to wait a little longer for justice as police continue to investigate. Trail Top Cop RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said two suspects have been identified in the thefts, but police could not proceed with charges due to insufficient evidence at the...
Police seek tattoed man after attempted break-and-enter prompts resident to chase off suspect
On Sept. 1, at 7:02 p.m. the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP received a complaint of an unknown male who had ripped a screen of the front door of a residence in the 2000 block of Riverside Avenue, according to Trail top cop RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.. "The home owner confronted the male then chased him (the suspect)...
Energy Specialist Targets Carbon Emissions in the RDKB
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has hired a new Senior Energy Specialist. Freya Phillips hails from Rossland via the United Kingdom and Australia and arrived at the RDKB Trail office on August 12. In a scant few weeks, she has established relationships with other local government energy specialists in the Central...
Golden City Days in years gone by: Rossland’s Golden Nugget Saloon and the Dancing Waiters
Once upon a time, I heard, Rossland had the Golden Nugget Saloon and its Dancing Waiters during Golden City Days. Inquiries led me to Jim Albo, who told me the story. “It started in 1972. Rossland was going to be 75 years old, and the celebration was getting organized. They were looking for somebody to run a beer garden, and...
Upgraded used oil recycling facility opens in Trail
BC Used Oil Management Association (“BCUOMA”), a not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of lubricating oil, oil filters, oil containers, antifreeze and antifreeze containers in British Columbia, today announced that OK Tires, located at 8147 Old Waneta Road, Trail, has upgraded their used oil recycling...
KSCU Outdoor Movie Night is back!
Kootenay Savings Outdoor Movie Night is coming to Haley Park in Warfield on Saturday, Sept. 7, featuring the hit family film – How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World! Admission is by cash or non-perishable food donation to the Trail Salvation Army Food Bank.Let's pack the park and help put food on the plates and in the...
New e-bike policy for BC Parks
Know your bike and where you’re permitted to ride it in BC Parks. In response to the growing popularity of electric bikes, BC Parks is implementing an e-bike policy to help protect sensitive wildlife, ecosystems and cultural values. Following the e-bikes classification system already being used by industry and other government...
Local candidate responds to Ethics Commissioner's findings on SNC-Lavalin
"Focus on the systems!" The Ethics Commissioner has released findings from the investigation into the SNC-Lavalin affair, and has found the conduct of the Prime Minister to be in violation of the Conflict of Interest Act. Green Party Candidate Tara Howse acknowledges that the SNC-Lavalin affair was a catalyst for her entering...
Column: From the Hill -- Health Care, and Ride the Riding 2019
As I knock on doors across the south Okanagan and West Kootenay, one issue is a common topic of conversation—health care. Canadians are rightfully proud of our public health care system, and the NDP is proud that it was Tommy Douglas who fought for the free, universal program that we enjoy. It is not perfect, but...
Trail police caution against vigilantism in wake of theft spike
A spike in thefts and a resulting backlash on social media have local police cautioning residents about taking matters into their own hands. In a press release issued Monday, Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich asked the public to remain vigilant, but to leave any punitive action to police. “The Trail and Greater District...
