World-class accessible cycling trails improved for the Kootenays
New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy says that people with disabilities will have more opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation and adventure in the region thanks to government job creation funding. “People with disabilities can face barriers that prevent them from fully enjoying their communities,” said Katrine Conroy, MLA for...
CLARIFICATION: There is no such thing as 'consent' to hazing - an assault investigation will ensue
When following up the RCMP press release regarding 'Stag Night', the Castlegar Source/Trail Champion editor asked about the legalities should a young person (particularly a minor) agree to be subjected to same. Even without the issue of age of majority, RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich's response, sent to all local media, was...
A serious assault in Rossland
On May 25, 2019, the regional RCMP detachment responded to a report of a “serious assault with a weapon” in the 2300 block of Washington Street in Rossland. The 24-year-old man who is the victim of the assault was airlifted to Kelowna General Hospital, where he has undergone surgery for injuries to his neck. A 42-year-old ...
Call conundrum: cops respond to arrow altercation and towel troubles
From the strange-but-true Trail RCMP files: “On May 24, the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a call of male shooting arrows with a bow across Casino Road,” said Trail top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The RCMP spoke to a 35-year-old and a 56-year-old male (both Trail residents) who didn’t realize the...
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,...
