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Crash claims life of Trail woman

A Trail woman has died after a serious accident near Violin Lake Saturday, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke. “On July 26 at 5:58 p.m. the Trail and Greater District Detachment, BC Ambulance Service and the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue were notified of a serious motor vehicle accident in the Violin Lake area...

Conservatives pick Marshall Neufeld as candidate in new SOWK riding

The race is on for the next federal election and the Conservative Party is happy to begin the campaign after nominating Marshall Neufeld for the new riding of South Okanagan West Kootenay (SOWK) by a margin of 88 percent during a meeting this past weekend in Penticton. "I knew there was strong support, I was confident . . ....

Ambulance crashes in Rossland

Three people were injured when an ambulance was involved in an accident today in Rossland, according to Trail RCMP Cpl. Kelly Hall. "On July 24, at approximately 9:02 a.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle incident involving an ambulance on Highway 3B near Feeney Road at Rossland,"...

Human remains found near Nelson

Police believe they know the identity of human remains found near Nelson, but won't be releasing any names until positive ID is confirmed and next of kin is notified, according to RCMP Const. Colleen Lowing. "On July 23, Nelson RCMP were advised of some human remains in the forested area between Bealby Point Road and the Rails...

Police redefine dog days of summer by asking for public help

It's an odd dillema. Police want very badly to get your calls, if an animal is in distress. They care, and they want to help where they can. But there is a common sense denominator that doesn't seem to apply. If the air conditioning is on, the dog is more comfortable than you, as you stand outside looking at him. Not all dogs...

LETTER: Reader learns of tragic loss on Facebook

Dear Editor: THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE. Don't eat yellow snow, don't text and drive, and use your head before you post on Facebook. Picture this; it’s a breezy summer morning, the sun is out, the birds are chirping and you're sitting at the table enjoying a delicious cup of coffee.  You still have 10 minutes before having to ...

Conservation Officer Service looking for poacher in Creston

The Conservation Officer Service of BC is looking for public assistance to find the suspect in the killing of three mule deer near Creston in October of 2013. On (Sunday) October 20, 2013 at approximately 8:10 a.m. a witness heard a number of gun shots near Mallory Road on the outskirts of Creston. After hearing the shots, ...

No injuries after Teck incident last night

While some residents may have been alarmed by an incident at Teck Cominco last night, spokesperson Catherine Adair says there is no cause for concern, despite sirens and what appeared to be smoke coming from the mill. "Shortly after 9 p..m., the Lead Smelter experienced an unplanned local power outage," Adair said. "This...

Foul play not currently suspected in sudden death of 17-year-old Ross Spur girl

Police do not, at this time, suspect foul play in the sudden death of a 17-year-old Ross Spur girl, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich   "On July 20, just after 1 a.m., Trail & Greater District Detachment General Duty members, responding to an 911 call, attended a residence located on Faulkner Road, in Ross...

Fire crews continue battle two fires burning in Slocan Valley

Fire crews are busy trying to contain two lightning-caused fires in the Slocan Valley that flared up Friday Jordan Turner Communications Specialist for the Southeast Fire Centre said Sunday. The two fires — Enterprise Creek and Monument Creek — are highly visible due to the proximity to Highway 6 and are currently posing no...

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