Police officer assaulted and two arrests made during disturbance call
At least two young adults are facing charges after an altercation with police Monday evening, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.. "On June 1, at approximately 7:49 p.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a complaint about a group of intoxicated young adults that were causing a disturbance...
BC COVID-19 update for May 31, June 1
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are providing case updates for two 24-hour reporting periods: May 30 to May 31, and May 31 to midday...
Substance-related calls on the rise, one call leads to 'fowl play'
Alcohol and substance-related calls aare expected to increase over the summer, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "Over the course of the weekend (May 28 to May 31), the Trail and Greater District Detachment were kept busy when responding to numerous calls for service which included: Intoxication by drugs/alcohol;...
RCMP update on Montrose stabbing/suicide
The Trail and Greater District Detachment continue to investigate the stabbing incident that occurred on May 29, and can provide the following update. The victim has been released from hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. At this time, RCMP believe the incident to be isolated and not an attempted robbery nor...
Suspect in Montrose stabbing dies of self-inflicted wound
One man is dead and another in hospital after a stabbing at the Tempo Gas Station in Montrose. Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich confirmed that the victim, a gas station employee, is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. "I can also confirm that the suspect died of a self-inflicted wound," he added. "There is no ...
May 29 BC COVID-19 update: Four new cases, zero new deaths
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing four new cases, for a total of 2,562 cases in British Columbia. “There are 228 active...
RDKB declares state of emergency for entire Boundary as river levels rise
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors has declared a State of Local Emergency for the entire Boundary region including the electoral areas C/Christina Lake, D/Rural Grand Forks and E/West Boundary as well as the municipalities of Grand Forks, Greenwood and Midway. Under B.C.’s Emergency Program Act, ...
Trail water conservation in effect as of June 1
Effective June 1, 2020, and pursuant to the City of Trail Waterworks Bylaw, water use conservation measures are in place for all areas of the City of Trail as follows: Lawn watering is permitted only on odd numbered days for odd numbered premises and even numbered days for even numbered premises. Conventional lawn watering,...
Hugh Keenleyside Navigational Lock closed June 1 - 5
The Navigational Lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be closed to recreational users from Monday, June 1 to Friday, June 5. This closure is necessary to complete the final repairs on the guidewall. The navigational lock will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. Regular hours of operation for the Navigational Lock are...
Selkirk College Health & Safety Team Meets COVID-19 Challenge
It’s a humble Selkirk College department of two that has proven itself mighty in the face of the daunting COVID-19 pandemic. Health & Safety Advisors Donna Drover and Sophie Connelly have been burning the candle at both ends over the last three months, first responding to the crisis and now preparing for the recovery. At...
