Family issues release about Castlegar terrorist victim; requests privacy at this time
Castlegar woman, 30-year-old Christine Archibald, was the Canadian killed in the London Bridge terror attack Saturday night. Today, in front of Castlegar City Hall, long-time family friend Patrick Audet released this statement from her family. “We grieve the loss of our beautiful, loving daughter and sister. She had room in...
Thieves targeting unlocked vehicles/homes in Warfield
Unlocked vehicles are being targeted by thieves in Warfield, according to RCMP Cpl. Devon Reid. "On June 2, Trail RCMP received 13 reports of theft from unoccupied motor vehicles in the Warfield area," Reid said in a press release early Friday afternoon. "In each case, police were advised that the target vehicles had been...
UPDATED: Single property remains on Evacuation Order, rest now Evacuation Alert
In media release Saturday, the Regional District of Central Kootenay is rescinding the Evacuation Order for three homes on Picard Road due to a reduced risk of flooding.
The area will remain on Evacuation Alert and residents should be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
The property that remains on Evacuation Order is:
3946 Woykin Road
The properties that are on Evacuation Alert include all properties on Slocan Valley West Road:
Trail`s Gyro Park closed due to dangerously high water levels
The City of Trail has closed the Gyro Park beach area and the sidewalk along the beach due to extremely high water. The City will keep the area closed until further notice and we strongly advise Gyro Park-goers not to access this area until we advise it is safe to do so. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding and ...
Misunderstanding sees accused child predator arrested then released
RCMP arrested a 45-year-old Trail man for breaching his bail conditions of no contact with anyone under the age of 16 years. Information had been received that the man approached two male youths in the Glenmerry area. Through interviews of the two youths, their parents and the initial witness, it was conclusively determined...
Evacuation Order for Slocan Valley West Road
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has declared a State of Local Emergency and an Evacuation Order for Slocan Valley West Road following flooding due to a continued rise of the Slocan River.
In a media release Thursday, the RDCK said several sections of Slocan Valley West Road have meanwhile been submerged.
Calls for service, mental health-related calls on the rise in the region, RCMP find
The total calls for service for Grand Forks RCMP in the region have increased by nine per cent for the first quarter of 2017 compared to 2016, while mental health-related calls rose in Grand Forks rose by 25 per cent. Total calls for service in Grand Forks for the first quarter of 2017 have increased by 12 per cent — from 377...
COLUMN: From the Hill -- Our Italian Community
Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of taking in Trail Silver City Days festivities: the pageant, the parade, and more. The people of Trail proudly celebrated their history that weekend, and that history has a distinctly Italian flavour, with a spaghetti-eating contest, grape stomp, and bocce tournament.
Alberta man faces charges for trafficking cocaine
Nelson Police said a man from Alberta is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court on a trafficking charge following an arrest early Wednesday morning near Cottonwood Park.
NPD Sergeant Dino Falcone said the arrest happened at approximately 2 a.m. while members were conducting a routine patrol in the industrial area near Cottonwood Falls Park.
"While members were conducting routine patrols, they discovered what appeared to be a suspicious vehicle with two people loitering around it in an industrial area near Cottonwood Falls Park," Falcone explained.
Alleged child predator once again behind bars
Just after 11 a.m. Wednesday, Trail RCMP arrested a 45-year-old Trail for breaching his bail conditions by contacting two children under the age of 16, according to Acting Sgt. Darryl Orr. “This stems from an investigation back in February, when this same individual was arrested for luring a child via computer,” Orr said,...