Column: Conservatism to a Canadian Rhythm
Use all your well-learned politics Or I’ll lay your soul to waste. – Rolling Stones, Sympathy for the Devil I support the left, tho’ I’m leanin’, leanin’ to the right I support the left, tho’ I’m leanin’ to the right But I’m just not there when it’s coming to a fight… […]
RCMP seek witnesses/dashcam footage after targeted shooting in Trail
On Feb. 7, at approximately 10:20 a.m., Trail RCMP responded to a report that shots had been fired into a residence on Larose Street in East Trail, according RCMP Cpl. Brett Urano. He said officers attended and began an investigation, which determined that the shooting had occurred earlier that morning at around 5:40 a.m. “Witnesses […]
Castlegar RCMP seek suspect in fuel theft
“If you know this person, please call police – they are a suspect in an ongoing investigation,” said Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. “On Wed., Jan.28, at 10:57 a.m. Castlegar RCMP frontline officers responded to the 4600 block of Minto Road, for a delayed theft report,” Taylor said. He said then, on Jan. 15, at […]
Update: RCMP publicly confirm victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting
The BC RCMP is releasing the official confirmation of the deceased victims of the February 10, 2026 Tumbler Ridge shooting. As the community continues to process this profound loss, it remains essential that the focus stays on the victims, their families, and all those affected by this tragedy. Victims from Tumbler Ridge Secondary School Abel Mwansa: 12-years-old […]
Changes Coming to Castlegar Farmers Market
The Castlegar and District Heritage Society is in the process of revitalizing and renewing the Castlegar Farmers market for the 2026 season. The Society is looking into some big changes this year. In-coming Heritage Society Board Member, Erica Naso, says, “We will be joining the BC Farmers’ Market Association which is a huge step in […]
DriveSmartBC: Pulling cars out of ditches
Question: I have seen several cases of helpful citizens pulling cars out of the ditch with ropes and chains. Often times this obstructs other vehicle traffic, sometimes in both directions. Last night in the dark several vehicles had close calls with ‘helpers’ out on the road in the dark. I always understood it was illegal […]
Changes coming to Skills Centre reflect new funding realities
Change has been the constant at the Skills Centre over the years, and several major changes are happening in the coming weeks. First, the Skills Centre is announcing a change in leadership. After more than eight years in the role, executive director Morag Carter will be leaving at the end of March. “Morag has done so […]
Suspicious fire on Rossland Avenue adds to surge in KBRFR call volume
On Feb. 4, at 6:29 a.m, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue (KBRFR) responded to a reported structure fire at a vacant building located on Rossland Avenue. Station 374 Trail responded with 13 firefighters, with additional support from five firefighters from Station 371 Rossland. Upon arrival, crews observed visible smoke coming from the building. Firefighters immediately […]
CBT to transition broadband assets to CityWest
Columbia Basin Trust is partnering with CityWest to transfer ownership and operations of its broadband network assets, ensuring long-term management of the Basin’s fibre optic network by an experienced telecommunications provider. The network will continue to operate on an open-access basis, supporting multiple internet service providers. “From the outset, the Trust’s goal was to put […]
KBRFR engineers rope rescue to save injured patient
“On Feb. 4, Station 374 Trail received a call to assist BC Ambulance Services for a patient who had fallen down a bank,” said a press release issued the same day. “Upon arrival crews found a patient with injuries that required a low angle rescue. “The patient was handed off to BCAS in stable condition.” […]
