Castlegar and Trail CRUs have arrested a 53-year-old Castlegar man after a search warrant was executed Tuesday, according to RCMP A/Sgt. Brett Turner. “On October 8, 2019, the Joint Castlegar and Trail RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, along with the assistance from the Castlegar General Duty  members, executed a search warrant on...

Today is World Homeless Day and Community Harvest Food will be out by Pioneer Arena raising awareness about homelessness, according to Community Harvest Food Bank coordinator Deb McIntosh. “If you are so inclined, stop by and drop off mitts, socks, sleeping bags and we will receipt all cash donations,” McIntosh said. “Or just come and […]

REPORT:  Federal Candidates Each Answer Six Questions All-Candidates Forum at J.L. Crowe, October 9, 2019:  They were lined up in alphabetical order -- Dick Cannings for the NDP, Connie Denesiuk for the Liberal Party, Carolina Hopkins as an independent candidate, Tara Howse for the Green Party, Helena Konanz for the Conservative...

Experts with the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) are reminding all home chefs to thoroughly cook their turkey this Thanksgiving weekend and throughout the upcoming holiday season. There is an outbreak of Salmonellain Canada since 2017 linked to raw turkey and chicken – including 26 cases in BC.   “Not properly cooking...

UPDATE:  The missing man has been found safe, and RCMP report that he "is being medically assisted." Original story: The Trail and District RCMP detachment has sent out a notice asking people to wach for, and report, a 2006 white GMC Sierra crew cab pick up truck bearing British Columbia Licence Plate EA0062 -- and its...

Trail police are looking for a man who flashed three little girls Saturday, according to Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On Oct. 5 at 7:53 p.m. the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP received a complaint of an indecent act near the intersection of Highway 3 B and McBride Street,” Wicentowich said in a press...

Seven educators from the Columbia Basin have been recognized by the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) for their excellence in encouraging stewardship and sustainability through environmental education. Through their experience, collaborative efforts and mentorship, they have collectively made a deep and lasting impact on our entire region. 2019 Awards of Excellence were presented to […]

I carry a Handicap parking permit. When I was first issued this permit an outline of my responsibilities said that I was to remove it from the rear view mirror while driving "...as it is against the law to drive with the Permit hanging (obstructed vision)." I see often see permit holders driving with their permits hanging...

Amateur wildlife photographers in B.C. have once again made tough work for judges as the BC SPCA’s 11th annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest winners are announced. In addition, there were a number of incredible honourable mentions that celebrate the beauty in B.C.’s wild and urban environments. Last month the People’s...

The effort to make Selkirk College more environmentally sustainable is working according to an organization that engages a full spectrum of post-secondary institutions from across North America and around the world. For the second time, Selkirk College has earned a STARS silver rating from the Association for the Advancement...