Bobcat interaction in Trail leads to public warning from RCMP
Police are warning residents to be wary of wildlife after a house cat mixed it up with a bobcat in Trail, according to top cop RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Jan. 15, the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a complaint about a wild bobcat that had an altercation with a house cat in the area of Gryo Park,...
DriveSmart BC: The Difficulty With Stop Signs
One wouldn't think that stopping at a stop sign would be such a problem for drivers. It seems relatively simple, come to a complete stop, look both ways and then go if it is safe to do so. With the poor compliance rate, we should ask is the stop sign the best form of traffic control for intersections that are not controlled...
Two arson fires in as many days have cops seeking public input
Two arson fires in Trail last week have not been proven connected, but police indicate they may well be looking for the same suspect in both cases, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the first fire was started in a bathroom at McDonald’s. “On Jan. 9, 2020, at 5:49 p.m. the Trail and Greater […]
BC SPCA urges British Columbians to speak out on emergency legislation
The BC SPCA is urging British Columbians to support the inclusion of animals in the province’s Emergency Management Legislation. The B.C. government is seeking input on modernizing the legislation until Jan. 31, 2020. “The devastating reports from Australia, where more than a billion animals are estimated to have died as a...
Open letter for Premier from Kootenay Columbia Teachers: The Steel-Gate Between Us
Dear Premier Horgan, On November 23/24, 2019, BC teachers and the NDP held meetings at the same venue in Victoria, BC. Over 200 teachers met on one side of a “steel-gate” and you, and 800 of your colleagues, met on the other side. Some of us assisted several of your most elderly delegates, with accessibility issues,...
Extreme weather damages dam guidewall, forces temporary closure of navigational lock
The navigational lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam is currently closed for repairs to the floating guidewall which was damaged by the recent extreme weather. The floating guidewall is critical to ensure safe access into the lock from Arrow Lakes Reservoir. The navigational lock will remain closed until further notice. We ...
Speeding, snow-flinging, and punching; just don't.
Reports from the RCMP: On January 11, a resident on Thompson Avenue was angered by the speed of a passing truck and tossed a shovelful of snow at the truck. The truck driver was angered by the snow thrown at his truck, and stopped to express his rage. The two men exchanged a few punches. The RCMP responded to a complaint ...
River levels to go down as much as 2.5 feet today during repairs to guidewall at dam
BC Hydro is notifying the public of changes to the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir in order to undertake repairs to the guidewall at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam: · At 12:30 p.m. today, Arrow flows were reduced from 1,784 cubic metres per second (63,000 cubic feet per second) to 1,642 cubic metres per second...
Trail McDonald's re-opened after suspicious fire Thursday
The Trail McDonald’s is up and running again after a fire last night, according to co-owner Kathleen Zubick. Kootenay Boundary Regional fire Rescue got the call at 5:22 p.m. and Cpt. Jason Milne said crews were on scene by 5:24 p.m. The fire was extinguished almost immediately, and was limited to the men’s washroom. “Obviously,...
RETIRING CBT BOARD CHAIR LEAVES MARK ON THE TRUST/REGION
At the end of 2019, Rick Jensen wrapped up seven years on Columbia Basin Trust’s Board of Directors, including four as Chair. The Trust thanks him for his dedication and meaningful contributions, which have impacted the lives of countless people in the region. “During his time with the Board, Rick was part of a period of...
