Tragic end to search for missing Trail woman
The Trail and Greater District RCMP is regretfully confirming that Ida Cragnolini, the 70-year-old woman who was reported missing on Sunday Nov. 20, was located Tuesday morning, deceased. At this time there are no indications of foul play being involved in her death. The Trail RCMP is continuing to assist the BC Coroners...
Police board make request for 8.7 per cent rise in budget
The city’s police board has come to the municipal table and has once again asked for a significant budget increase, looking for an 8.7 per cent budget rise to almost $3.2 million. In 2015 the Nelson Police board asked for a similar increase, one which was denied by council and was subsequently appealed by the […]
Smokies to sport 'staches to support men's cancer research
Fans and players will be sporting moustaches this Friday when the Trail Smoke Eaters skate hard to raise funds and awareness for men’s cancer research. The team is giving full proceeds from a puck toss and donating $1 from every ticket sold to the Canadian Cancer Society. Children under 12 are free and encouraged to come out...
Castlegar/Trail dueling-airport rivalry takes wing
Cross-community competition continues, as Castlegar offers back-handed congratulations to neighbouring Trail's competing airport. A press release issued by the City of Castlegar was the latest salvo in a long-standing rivalry between the two cities, centering primarily around major infrastructure such as the airports and...
IH warns public when considering cosmetic tattoos
Given the emergence of relatively new cosmetic procedures such as eyebrow microblading, Interior Health is reminding the public to exercise caution when considering such services. Specifically, users should ensure the establishments they visit have safeguards in place to protect their health. Microblading, also known as...
Selkirk College Saints Thump Eastern Washington University
A four-goal second period outburst helped the Selkirk College Saints to a 6-1 Saturday night win over the Eastern Washington University Eagles. The four-time defending British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) champion Saints hosted their regional rivals at the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex for their...
UPDATED: Missing Trail man located
A Trail man missing since Nov. 4 has been found, safe and sound, according to Trail top cop Sgt. Darren Oelke. He said the man was located by Regina City Police on Nov. 20. His family has been notified of his whereabouts. Previous coverage: A Trail man for whom police are looking, to ensure his well-being, was last seen Nov....
UPDATED: Search expands for missing Trail woman
The search continues for 70-year-old Ida Cragnolini, a Trail woman suffering from dementia who went missing Sunday afternoon, according to RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke. “Last night, there were 176 registered volunteers out searching,” Oelke said, explaining Cragnolini was last seen at roughly 12:45 p.m., when she left her home near...
Floodgates could open on rural pot shops, councillor warns
Nelson’s debate over cannabis dispensaries spilled over into the monthly Regional District of Central Kootenay meeting last Thursday, when a director raised concerns that pot shops could soon spring up in the regional district. Area G Director Hans Cunningham noted the City had recently tried to pass zoning amendments to...
CBT staff grieving, but getting job done, says board member
The death of the Columbia Basin Trust’s CEO last week may mean a short delay in projects getting approved, the Regional District of the Central Kootenay’s representative on the Trust’s board told directors on Thursday. Area C Director Larry Binks said CBT staff were devastated by the sudden death last Wednesday of Neil Muth, the […]
