Trail man facing yet more charges after 24-hour crime spree
A suspect being held in Trail RCMP cells has be re-arrested and charged with new crimes, according to Acting Sgt. Devon Reid. Reid said the 25-year-old Trail man was arrested on Aug. 22 after a series of crimes over a 24-hour period (beginning Monday) saw the man allegedly commit arson, assault causing bodily harm, uttering...
Wildfire in Idaho burning close to Canada-USA border
The Southeast Fire Centre issued a media release Wednesday about a lightning-caused fire is burning about 1.5 kilometres south of the Canada-U.S. border. The wildfire is burning about 18 kilometres southwest of the community of Newgate and about 65 kilometres southeast of Cranbrook. "The size of this fire is currently estimated...
Trail's Locking Them Up to Help Local Kids
On Friday when mounties make business calls, they’re not looking for hard criminals, they’re looking for local law abiding citizens who’ve been snitched on by their friends or coworkers. Cops for Kids has partnered with Ferraro Foods to host their first Jail & Bail on Aug. 25. Off-duty RCMP members will be arresting local...
Two Trail men in Trail RCMP cells after separate incidents
A 26-year-old Trail man is behind bars with a laundry list of charges, according to Trail Acting Sgt. Devon Reid. He said the charges stem from four separate incidents that occurred over the course of two days. “He’s charged with Arson, Uttering Threats, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, and Break-and-Enter,” Reid said. Meanwhile,...
Vehicles destroyed by fire in Fruitvale
Two vehicles, a boat and a motorhome were destroyed in a fire yesterday afternoon in Fruitvale, according to KBRFR Cpt. Ryan Smyth. He said the call came in at 2:58 p.m., and crews arrived at the private residence 3:01 p.m. Trail, Montrose and Fruitvale crews responded. Upon arrival, they found all four vehicles fully engulfed […]
Home invasion/attempted arson has Trail family locking doors
What appears to be a bizarre home invasion/attempted arson early Tuesday morning has a local Trail woman completely rattled, and warning her fellow residents to lock their doors. Angela Lamoureux, mother of three, said her children had gone to their father’s home, and she and her husband had indulged in several drinks before...
Village of Salmo Deactivates Emergency Operations Centre
The Village of Salmo deactivated its Level 1 satellite Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) effective Tuesday. The Emergency Operations Centre was established on August 10, 2017 to collaborate and communicate with emergency management stakeholders related to the McCormick Creek wildfire located 20 kilometers outside the Village...
Column: Dark times? Rise and shine together.
Are we entering a new Dark Age? Lately it seems so. News reports are enough to make anyone want to crawl into bed and hide under the covers. But it’s time to rise and shine. To resolve the crises humanity faces, good people must come together. It’s one lesson from Charlottesville, Virginia. It would be easy to dismiss the...
Trail blaze creates havoc for firefighters
A fire on East Street this morning saw 16 firefighters from Warfield and Trail struggling to contain the blaze, according to KBRFR Cpt. Ryan Smyth. The call came in at 4:33 a.m. and fire crews arrived at 1674 East Street in Trail at 4:39 a.m. “When crews arrived on scene, there was heavy black smoke showing from the home,” ...
UPDATED: Missing Winlaw resident located unharmed
RCMP report the 16-year-old male reported missing from Winlaw on August 10, has been located. The Slocan Lake RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 16-year-old male reported missing on August 10, has been located and he is safe and sound. "Thanks to the media and public for your assistance," the RCMP said. Slocan Lake RCMP...