UPDATE: Salmo motorcyclist sent to Kelowna hospital after collision with SUV
On May 26, the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a report of a collision between a motorcycle and SUV vehicle on Columbia Gardens Road, in Fruitvale (see previous coverage here), according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The 44-year-old motorcyclist had allegedly crossed the center line of the...
Motorcyclist sent to hospital after MVI with car
A motor vehicle incident has sent one to hospital Sunday afternoon, according to KBRFR Capt. Grant Tyson. Tyson said, in a press release, that a collision between a motorcycle and a car happened in the 500 block of Columbia Gardens Road, between Waneta and Fruitvale. He said the call came in at 1:43 p.m., and […]
Come see Castlegar, Trail and Nelson cadets on parade June 1
Media and the public are invited to attend the joint 81 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets (Nelson) and 131 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets (Trail), 581 Royal Canadian Air Cadets (Castlegar), 531 Royal Canadian Air Cadets (Trail) and 561 Royal Canadian Air Cadets (Nelson) Annual Ceremonial Review on June 01 at the Castlegar Recreation...
UBC researchers want your input in reviewing rural healthcare
What is the Rural Evidence Review project? The goal of the Rural Evidence Review project is to work with rural citizens and communities to provide high quality, useful evidence for rural health care planning in British Columbia. Who are we? We are a team of researchers from the Centre for Rural Health Research in the Department...
Locals helping kids/adults/seniors in crisis with Bags of Love
West Kootenay Bags of Love Foundation originally started to provide bags of personal care essentials and comfort items for children moving to more secure living environments. Each of these large bags contains a handmade quilt and age appropriate personal care items, toys, books etc. Often times children are not able to take...
DriveSmart BC: Emergency Vehicles and the Traffic Rules
In my travels this week I was overtaken by a marked police vehicle traveling at 110 km/h in the posted 90 km/h zone. No emergency equipment was being operated. Instances like this are often complained about by the public as they see the police failing to follow the same traffic rules that they force everyone else to obey. So,...
Selkirk College Students Participate in Community-Based Restoration
A group of 50 Selkirk College students in both the Integrated Environmental Planning (IEP) Program and Forest Technology Program spent two days restoring habitat on the banks of the Columbia River for the Silver City Trap Club. Just after completing the first year of their two-year diplomas, students and their instructors...
Grand Forks woman assaulted during violent home invasion
At 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, a Grand Forks woman was assaulted during a home invasion at her residence. The woman, who was home alone at the time, was assaulted when an unknown man pushed his way into her house. The man allegedly punched the woman numerous times. He indicated that he had a knife and stated he would use...
Trail police plagued by panhandlers
Trail RCMP are asking people being pestered by aggressive panhandling to contact police, according to Trail top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On May 17, the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP received two separate complaints of five people allegedly aggressively panhandling in downtown Trail," Wicentowich said. "The...
Meow's the time to make a new friend: Adopt an adult cat for half the price
If you have room in your home and your heart for a new best friend, the BC SPCA invites you to check out the amazing cats looking for their furr-ever family during our upcoming adult cat adoption promotion. The event, proudly presented by Hill’s® Pet Nutrition, takes place May 25-31 in SPCA shelters across B.C. "We’re offering...
