Third Period Comeback Fuels Smoke Eaters Overtime Victory Over Vees
The Trail Smoke Eaters used a three-point night from Owen Ozar as well as coming from behind twice to help them to a 3-2 victory in overtime over the Penticton Vees on Wednesday night at the Trail Memorial Centre. Pace was the biggest take away in the opening period as not many stoppages were had in the 1st period but it was...
Two Trail men arrested after smash-and-grab downtown
A smash-and-grab in the wee hours of Monday morning saw two Trail men arrested according to Trail top cop RCMP Sgt. Mike Micentowich. He said the store’s alarm went off at 3:52 a.m. on Feb. 11, bringing police to the Shopper’s Drug Mart located at 1305 Cedar Ave. in Trail. P “Police discovered that a window had been broken ...
Drugs thought to be a factor in Sunday MVI
A Trail man will likely be facing charges after a crash Sunday that police believe to be drug-related, according to Trail top cop Mike Wicentowich. “On Feb. 10 at 5:50 p.m., the Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment responded to a call of a two-car collision at the intersection of Victoria Street and Cedar Avenue, in...
Cougars cause cops consternation
Two close encounters of the kitty kind have RCMP warning the public about potential wildlife conflicts, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Feb. 8 at 2:30 p.m., the Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment responded to a report of a cougar in the 3100 block of Iris Crescent, in Glenmerry," Wicentowich said in a...
Third Annual Moonlight Snowshoe & Fatbike Quest for Take a Hike
What better way to enjoy our beautiful Kootenay winter than an evening of guided snowshoeing or fat biking under the moonlight with friends and family? Get ready for a great evening out in our third annual Moonlight Snowshoe & Fatbike Quest featuring excellent food, outdoor fun, adventure and prizes - all in support of...
Trail crime stats top council agenda
Trail crime statistics topped the city council agenda at its regular meeting Monday night, as Trail top cop RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich provided a state-of-the-detachment report to mayor and council . Wicentowich’s report compared crime statistics from the fourth quarter of 2017 to the fourth quarter of 2018. “The most significant...
Regional Fire Dept. rescues trapped child
A little girl is home safe after a being rescued from a traumatizing incident last week by Kootenay Regional Fire Rescue last Thursday. Fire Chief Dan Derby said KBRFR was called to Beaver Bend Park at 2:32 p.m. to help a child trapped under logs. “Upon arriving on scene (at 2:36 p.m.) we found a child who had been trapped ...
Trail kitchen fire sends one to hospital
A cooking fire gone awry brought 19 firefighters to a Cedar Avenue home Sunday, according to Acting Captain Lee De Pellegrin of Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue. He said the call came in at 1:14 p.m. and crews arrived 1667 Cedar Avenue at 1:18 p.m., with the situation controlled at 1:40 p.m. “(The) initial three-member...
Three people stabbed, three others arrested in Whistler assault
Three people were stabbed in the village stroll are of Whistler, according to RCMP S/Sgt. P.K. Hayes. “On Feb. 11 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Whistler RCMP responded to a report of a fight and stabbing in the 4200-block of Village Square,” Haynes said in a press release Monday.. “Upon arrival, officers learned that several ...
Smoke Eaters Offence Explodes In 10-3 Victory Over 'Backs
The Trail Smoke Eaters used a six-goal 1st period and a season-high ten tallies to help them to their 20th victory of the season in a 10-3 win over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Saturday night at the Trail Memorial Centre. An offensive outburst in the opening period saw the Smoke Eaters tally a season-high six goals in the...
