Trail RCMP speak to ongoing mental health crisis after yet another apprehension
On Sunday, Oct. 9, at 2:52 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District officer responded to a report of a 28-year-old Richmond woman refusing to leave a business in the 1300 block of Bay Avenue, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. The RCMP officer located and attempted to communicate with the woman. The woman...
Watermain Break, Aquatic Centre remains temporarily closed
Update Oct. 13, 10 a.m. - The Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre remains temporarily closed due to the watermain break. An update will be provided tomorrow afternoon (Friday, Oct. 14). Trail Parks & Recreation staff will be getting in touch with any user groups who may be impacted by this closure. Questions about any Parks...
Sudden Death of Trail Man in Downtown Core
On Oct. 12, at 7:04 a.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a suspicious sudden death of a 39-year-old Trail man in the 1500 block of Bay Avenue, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "Trail RCMP officers, with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section, conducted a...
Rapid increase in deaths among people experiencing homelessness in B.C. in 2021
Preliminary reporting from the BC Coroners Service shows 247 deaths of individuals experiencing homelessness were reported to the agency in 2021, which is a 75% increase over the number of lives lost in 2020. “This report reflects the risks and realities that people experiencing homelessness face every day,” said Lisa Lapointe,...
Fire department Fire Prevention Week
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year's campaign, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape", works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. "Today's...
Temporary road closure Oct. 5
On Wednesday October 5, 2022 from 6 AM to 10 AM, Hil-Tech Contracting will be off loading material for the Salvation Army building. During this time, the Cedar Avenue traffic lane heading south from Pine to Helena will be closed to through traffic. All parking stalls in the 1400 Block of Cedar Avenue will be closed as well....
Local Hospice seeks $10,000 boost from '100 People who Care'
A local Hospice Society has launched '100 People who Care' - its annual fundraising initiative to raise awareness and financial support within the community that directly benefits from its free services and compassionate volunteer base."This campaign always highlights what our community can achieve when we work together for...
One fatality, four hospitalized after crash near Trail
A woman is dead and her four children hospitalized after a head-on crash Saturday, according to a BC Highway Patrol press release. "On Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 at approximately 5:05 p.m., Trail RCMP and Emergency Services attended a two-vehicle head-on collision on Hwy 22 near Hanna Drive that resulted in a fatality," the release...
Investigation into fatal Pass Creek MVI continues
On Wednesday, Sept. 28, Castlegar RCMP were notified of a fatal crash in Pass Creek. When a man failed to return after a social outing the previous evening, his friends returned to Norns Creek, Ladybird forest service road in Pass Creek to look for him, according to an RCMP press release.. Tire tracks were seen […]
Issues with legal services? Province plans improvements, seeks input from public
British Columbians are encouraged to share their thoughts on the Province’s plans to simplify the regulatory framework for legal professionals so more people can connect to the legal supports and advice they need. Currently, lawyers are regulated by the Legal Profession Act and notaries are regulated by the Notaries Act. ...
