Crash causes highway closure, no serious injuries
Highway 22 near Genelle was reduced to single-lane, alternating traffic briefly Saturday afternoon after a single-vehicle roll-over, according to Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue Cpt. Grant Tyson. He said four firefighters from Genelle and three from Trail responded to a call that came in at 2 p.m. He said the vehicle,...
From the Hill: The importance of pensions
The New Year is a time to look ahead and plan for the future. My wife and I have been talking about pensions lately. She’s debating whether to start her Canada Pension Plan payments. We were self-employed for much of our careers, so she doesn’t have a company pension to draw on, but we have tried to build up our RRSPs over...
Body discovered in burnt out vehicle near Trail
The Trail and Greater District RCMP confirmed in a press release this afternoon that the body of an individual was located inside the trunk of a burnt out vehicle, left abandoned and set ablaze on Hwy 22 this past weekend. Trail RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke said the death is being treated as suspicious. “Shortly after 9 p.m. on...
Bursaries Help Selkirk College Students Focus on Post-Secondary Goals
The challenges post-secondary students face as they work toward a desired education are varied and relative. Some hurdles are greater than others, but those who embark on a journey at Selkirk College have the option of seeking financial relief through bursaries that help ease the strain. When she enroled in the Education...
OUT OF LEFT FIELD: One of the most important ways to manage tragedy
It makes me very sad to be having to write this again, and that we once more find ourselves coping with a horrific couple of months in our region – motor vehicle fatalities and injuries, fires, unexpected deaths, community icons lost. I think the knee-jerk reaction of most good people is to want to do something, to help in ...
Obituary: Adrian Barnes
Adrian Barnes, 1963 -- 2018 Adrian Barnes was born in Blackpool, England, on April 7, 1963 and died of an aggressive brain tumour on Friday, January 5, at Gibsons, BC, with his family by his side. These two dates bracket a life intensely lived. Adrian is survived by his mother Margaret Barnes; two sons, Ethan and Liam, and ...
Selkirk College 50th Anniversary Creates Legacy for Students
Reminiscing and reflecting on 50 inspiring years of post-secondary education at Selkirk College has resulted in a gift for future generations of learners. Selkirk College officially wrapped up its golden anniversary celebrations in November at Gala 2017 where the 50th Anniversary Legacy Award reached the target of creating ...
Body of 10-year-old crash victim recovered from Arrow Lake
The search for a 10-year-old boy who was believed to have gone into the water with a vehicle near Halcyon Hot Springs on Dec. 27, has been concluded, according to RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. “On Thursday morning, Dec. 28, the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team arrived to assist Search and Rescue teams in locating the vehicle and the...
Column: From the Hill
Earlier this month I helped out at the Salvation Army Christmas hamper distribution event. It felt good to play a small part in making hundreds of people have a happier Christmas—healthy food, toys for the kids. It was especially nice to see boxes of local fruits and vegetables on their way to homes that have a tough time...
Luck and defensive driving prevent tragedy after alleged drunk driver wreaks havoc on highway
A staggering amount of both luck and good management prevented serious tragedy on a local highway yesterday, according to RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. “On Dec. 26 at approximately 5:10 pm, emergency responders were called to a multi-vehicle accident on Hwy 3A near Tarrys Road involving several vehicles, including a car that...
