RDKB lowers flags in honour of Ed Conroy
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has lowered flags to half-mast at its Trail and Grand Forks offices to honour Ed Conroy who died Friday, June 26. He served as the MLA for Rossland-Trail from 1991 to 2001. “On behalf of the RDKB Board of Directors I want to express our condolences to Katrine Conroy, our provincial...
Report captures Columbia River Treaty community discussions
The voices of B.C. Columbia Basin communities are captured in a new report that details a series of Columbia River Treaty meetings held in fall 2019. The 2019 Columbia River Treaty Community Meetings Summary Report reflects in-person engagement between the Province and communities, as Canada-U.S. talks about the treaty’s...
Former BC minister and MLA Ed Conroy passes away at 73
Former BC Minister and Kootenay MLA Ed Conroy passed away Friday at the age of 73 of natural causes. "It is with a heavy heart we learned of the passing of our dear friend Ed Conroy, " said New Democrat BC Government Caucus Chair Jagrup Brar. "Ed gave so much to the province of British Columbia, and did so with kindness at...
Devoted cops pedal on - 2020 Cops for Kids Ride proceeds under a different format
Like many other organizations, Cops for Kids is facing the reality that large group fundraising events aren’t allowed under social distancing restrictions; but this group of dedicated cops aren’t willing to throw in the towel because the need for funds still exists. The charitable organization will not have their...
Columbia River level to rise one metre today and tomorrow
BC Hydro is advising the public of changes to the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir that will take place today and tomorrow: Date Time Change From To Thursday, June 25 4:00 p.m. h 1,302 m3/s 46,000 ft3/s 1,444 m3/s 51,000 ft3/s 5:00 p.m. h 1,444 m3/s 51,000 ft3/s 1,585 m3/s 56,000 ft3/s 6:00 p.m. h 1,585 m3/s ...
New Report finds problems with BC's assisted living
While COVID-19 has focused attention on problems in long-term care, a new study raises concerns about assisted living and concludes it’s time for BC’s Seniors Advocate to review the sector. On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, the BC Health Coalition released The Place of Assisted Living in BC’s Seniors Care System: Assessing the...
Two Trail cops in two weeks allegedly bitten while effecting an arrest
For the second time in two weeks, a Trail RCMP officer has been bitten while dealing with an arrest. In a press release issued Tuesday, Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich described the events surrounding the most recent alleged assault. “On June 21, at 6:45 a.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP arrested a 17-year-old ...
Trail RCMP forced to destroy habituated bear
On June 20 at 4:45 a.m. the Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment received another complaint about a black bear who had become a continued problem in the area of Nelson Avenue in Trail BC. The black bear, which was identifiable by a large and distinct bald spot on its side, was the one who had been recently entering ...
Suspect arrested after arson fires, including one in Butler Park
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a cluster of local fires, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On June 21, at 10:34 p.m. the Trail and Greater District RCMP conducted an investigation into a suspected arson to bushes at Butler Park located at 1800 Thom Street," he said. "Trail RCMP located and arrested...
Kaslo SAR praises regional cooperation after fatal motorcycle crash
Kaslo Search and Rescue managers, Robyn and Glen Skobalski, were in charge of a search for a missing woman following a single vehicle accident with a motorcycle that went off the road on June 21 and into the Kaslo River. One of the motorcycle occupants was able to get himself out of the river and get help. His female partner...
