Nelson BC - Monthly News Archive

August 2019

Bodies of two missing Surrey men found near Ashcroft

By Castlegar Source on Tuesday Aug 20 2019

The Southeast District Major Crime Unit is investigating following the discovery of the bodies of two men on Saturday afternoon near Ashcroft.

On Aug. 17, Lytton RCMP frontline officers were called to a rural area north of Spences Bridge for a report that two bodies had been discovered at that location.

Column: From the Hill -- Health Care, and Ride the Riding 2019

By Dick Cannings MP on Tuesday Aug 20 2019

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Robson VFD to Host 6th Annual Firefighter Games to Raise Funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada

By Regional District of Central Kootenay on Monday Aug 19 2019

Join Robson Fire Fighters on and Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 as they host the fifth annual Firefighter Games in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Be sure to attend this FREE family friendly event that will kick off with opening ceremonies at 11a.m Saturday at the Pass Creek Regional Exhibition Grounds!

RCMP continue search for missing person Christopher Sanford

By Nelson Daily Staff on Monday Aug 19 2019

In a media release Monday, RCMP issued another plea for the public to come forward with any information that may aid them in locating a missing Nakusp man.

36-year-old Christopher Sanford was last seen on August 4, 2019 in Nakusp.

POLICE BEAT: Trail cops deal with Impaired/Proactive Policing/Weapon

By Trail Champion on Monday Aug 19 2019

Ed Note: Police also issued a comprehensive list of recent thefts, which can be found at https://trailchampion.com/news/trail-police-caution-against-vigilantism-wake-theft-spike

Impaired Driving

Trail police caution against vigilantism in wake of theft spike

By Trail Champion on Monday Aug 19 2019

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.

A stolen bike; and an OPINION on our stuff and the RCMP

By Sara Golling on Monday Aug 19 2019

If anyone sees the KHS model 650-800 mountain bike stolen from a St.

Four-year-old found safe after 30+ hour search

By Contributor on Monday Aug 19 2019

George Hazard-Benoit has been found safe and sound after spending 30 plus hours in thick dense woods in the Lions Lake area in Mackenzie.

George was reported missing after he became separated from his mom while she and a friend were berry picking.

Editorial UPDATE: Elections Canada has not lost its marbles after all, and we're relieved.

By Sara Golling on Monday Aug 19 2019

UPDATE: Canada's Chief Electoral Officer, Stephane Perrault, issued a public statement today, clarifying that environmental groups can say "whatever they want" during the election period, subject to the usual rules. There had been a rash of reports and opinion pieces, including this one, and

Letter: Better research rather than fear, misinformation

By Letters to the editor on Monday Aug 19 2019