Smart watch erroneously dispatches police to Rossland
On Saturday, Dec. 10 at 9:53 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received an emergency alert from a smart watch which stated that its owner had been in a severe car accident, in Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The GPS coordinates were provided as part of the message to police,"...
Grinch steals Christmas/show during Santa Parade
On Saturday, Dec. 10, at 5:30 p.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a report of a furry green suspect in a red suit stealing the show at City of Trail’s Santa Parade in East Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the officer conducted surveillance of a well-known Grinch but was...
Shotgun outside Fruitvale apartment complex leads to seizure of multiple weapons
On Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:27 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a report of guitar case containing a shotgun located outside of an apartment building on Brookside Road, in Fruitvale, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "An officer attended the location and seized the shotgun," Wicentowich...
Assault with a weapon in downtown Trail
On Sunday, Dec.11, at 9:50 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a 19-year-old Trail man choking a 49-year-old Trail man with a chain in the 1500 block of Bay Avenue, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. Wicentowich said the 19-year-old Trail man fled the area after the...
Fire department celebrating first-ever female KBRFR captain
“I love firefighting,” says Carlene Pires, who has become the first-ever female captain within the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue Service (KBRFR). “I just so happen to be a woman too,” she adds. Carlene is proud of her paid-on-call (POC) job as well as the determination and accomplishments that have engineered her ...
YEAR IN REVIEW: MLA Conroy speaks to Columbia River Treaty negotiations and their impact
On Dec. 7, I was sworn in as B.C.’s new Minister of Finance. I was also honoured to retain my role as minister responsible for the Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia Power Corporation and the Columbia River Treaty. As 2022 comes to a close, it’s worth reflecting on this year’s progress towards a modernized Columbia River Treaty....
Trail Snow Removal Schedule Dec. 12 – Dec. 21
After the recent snowfalls, we appear to have a break in the weather. We can now begin to remove snow on our collector roadways. The following schedule is tentative due to weather. If delayed due to another snowfall, a revised schedule will be posted. Monday, December 12 (night) - Victoria Street & Bailey Street (highway...
Trail Santa Parade tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.
Santa is on his way to Trail for tomorrow’s parade at 5:30 p.m., and we hope you’ll join us! There’s a new route this year near Gyro Park. View the map here. We ask that parade-goers, who are able, consider parking downtown and walking over the bridge. This may be especially convenient for those going to the Trail Smoke...
RCMP: It's not nice to point fingers
On Nov. 25 at 12:26 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a complaint from a 59-year-old Fruitvale man who said his neighbour, a 79-year-old woman, stole his gloves from the front yard of his residence located on Nelson Avenue in Fruitvale, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.. "The man ...
Selkirk College’s New Practical Nursing Program Begins in January
Addressing frontline health care needs and providing opportunities for learners to enter a rewarding career will coalesce at Selkirk College’s Trail Campus when the new Practical Nursing Diploma Program welcomes its first cohort in January 2023. Spurred by staff shortages across the health care sector, the Provincial Government...
