Break, enter and chainsaw
A bizarre incident Saturday afternoon brought police to the site of a home invasion, according to Trail RCMP NOC i/c Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Saturday, July 23, at 12:47 p.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance at a residence in the 2000 block of Daniel Street...
Fuel fools foiled by Long Arm of the Law
A B&E and theft Friday have police shaking their heads, according to Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Thursday, July 14, at 12:54 p.m. Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report of a break, enter, and theft that occurred sometime overnight at a business in the 7000 block of Hwy 3B in Trail," Wicentowich...
Man takes dip in river in attempt to cool off hot pursuit by police
On Thursday, July 21, at 3 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers were conducting a foot patrol when they located a 34-year-old Trail man with an outstanding Warrant of Arrest near the Victoria Street Bridge in Trail, according to Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The officers informed the man he ...
BC SPCA 50/50 returns with pot up to $1.2M
The BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need is back with a huge summer 50/50. For animals who are hurting, caring ticket purchasers are their hope of rescue and a happy future. “Every year the 50/50 has sold out – and this year that would bring the pot to $1.2 million, our biggest ever,” says Alina Wilson, BC SPCA senior officer,...
Environment Canada issues heat warning for BC Southern Interior
Environment Canada has issued the following warning for the area: A heat wave will impact British Columbia this week.Threat: Daytime high temperatures 35 to 40 degrees Celsius. Early morning low temperatures 18 to 20 degrees Celsius.When: Tuesday to Saturday. Locations: Okanagan Valley, Similkameen, Fraser Canyon, Nicola,...
DriveSmartBC: The Roadside Camper
Traveling on a budget was likely behind a request for information that I received about camping beside the highway. The correspondent was curious to know if there are any rules in BC that would stop someone from camping on the side of the highway overnight. If you can put up with the noise you can save the camping fees! As ...
Increased Activity in the Southeast Fire Centre
Between July 21 and July 24, the Southeast Fire Centre responded to 23 lightning-caused wildfires that were a result of small storm systems passing through the region with limited rain, following a warming and drying trend. Currently, none of these wildfires are impacting communities or infrastructure, though many are highly...
Smoke Eaters Add ASU Committed Forward Trey Fechko
The Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the addition of forward Trey Fechko for the 2022/23 season. Fechko, from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is set to join the Smoke Eaters after an impressive year of high school hockey in Minnesota with Edina High. The six foot, 190lbs, right shot forward put up a combined 77 points in 49 games...
Polaris ranger all-terrain vehicle collides with a tree in Warfield
A Warfield man was injured after his ATV crashed into a tree, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Thursday, July 14, at 7:15 a.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report that a Polaris Ranger All-Terrain Vehicle had collided with a tree near the intersection of French Street and Haig Street," Wicentowich...
People encouraged to prepare for potential heat warnings
British Columbians can expect higher temperatures as a high-pressure ridge is moving into B.C. and may result in heat warnings this weekend or early next week. Hot and dry weather for many parts of British Columbia is predicted by Environment and Climate Change Canada. While the current forecast suggests a dip in daytime high...
