Wildsight commends BC Timber Sales promise to protect caribou habitat
Wildsight is applauding BC Timber Sales for its commitment to pause new development in forests that are critical to the ongoing survival of endangered deep-snow caribou in the Revelstoke-Shuswap region. The decision, which was communicated to Wildsight via email, will help safeguard the future of the Columbia North caribou herd, one of the last remaining […]
Horsing around with Trail RCMP
On Saturday, May 18, at 7:52 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to two horses wandering along Highway 22A near the Patterson Border Crossing, in Rossland,, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The officer located the two horses who were grazing in the ditch on the side of the highway. The […]
Trail RCMP seeking information about break, enter, and theft at Rossland museum
On Sunday, May 18, at 11:38 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report of a break, enter, and theft that occurred at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre located in the 1000 block of Highway 3B, in Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said items included a laser […]
UPDATE: RCMP request public assistance in matter of home invasion in Rossland residence
Update: This matter is still under investigation by the Trail RCMP. Trail RCMP officers are looking to identify a second suspect, a third individual, and the vehicle believed to be involved in this incident. The vehicle used during the incident is described as a dark coloured truck with a canopy and a loud exhaust. The […]
Trail Memorial Centre harnesses expended heat into energy savings
The City of Trail is turning up the heat on energy savings with a cutting-edge project that’s harnessing the excess heat from the Trail Memorial Centre’s ice rinks and transforming it into a valuable resource. The HVAC Recovery Project will replace and upgrade the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems within the Trail Memorial Centre […]
Only minor injuries after float plane crash near Refuge Cove
At approximately 7:06 p.m. on May 19, 2025, Powell River RCMP received a report of a float plane crash near Refuge Cove, BC, according to RCMP Const. Chris Bakker. “At the time of the crash, there were three people on board the aircraft, which was landing near Refuge Cove as part of a sightseeing tour of […]
February, March 2025 unregulated drug toxicity data released
According to preliminary data, 132 people in February and 143 people in March 2025 died due to unregulated drug toxicity, as reported by the BC Coroners Service. In the first three months of 2025, deaths among those between the ages of 30 and 59 accounted for 67% of drug-toxicity deaths in the province, and 76% […]
UPDATE: GENELLE PREVAILS! RDKB Committee Votes to Keep Fire Hall Open
Jubilation erupted in Genelle today as the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s (RDKB) East End Services Committee unanimously voted to reverse its previous decision and keep Genelle Fire Station 373 open. This hard-fought victory, a direct result of three months of relentless community mobilization, means the station will continue to serve, albeit under a conditional […]
Temporary service interruption at Slocan Community Health Centre emergency department
New Denver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Slocan Community Health Centre. Emergency services will be unavailable from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp during this time. All other inpatient services will continue at Slocan Community Health Centre. People […]
Emergency Water Service Interruption in Trail – May 14, 2025
On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 14, 2025, City of Trail personnel identified a significant water main break on Rossland Ave. As a result, an immediate stop of water services in the area was necessary to address the emergency. Our dedicated city crews are actively engaged in isolating the affected section and expediting repairs to […]