Bruin behaves badly in Rossland, say RCMP
Police are urging Rossland residents to lock their vehicles - and not just to thwart thieves. Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said that on Oct. 23, at 10:28 p.m., RCMP received a report from a Rossland resident that a bear had just trashed the inside of his wife’s 2006 Suzuki Gran Vitara in the 1500 block of Thompson Avenue,...
Police seek man who fled accident scene
On Oct. 21, at 6:26 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a motor vehicle incident involving two vehicles at the intersection of Stoney Creek Road and Hwy 22, in Trail. A 39-year-old Burnaby man driving a white 2019 Ford F350 truck allegedly turned southbound onto Hwy 22 from Stoney Creek Road...
Selkirk College Research Project Receives Green Light to Explore Regional Response to Homelessness
Researchers, faculty and students at Selkirk College are embarking on an extensive three-year project to address rural homelessness that brings together diverse community partners with the aim to improve the well-being of those experiencing homelessness across the West Kootenay. Spurred by the recently announced $360,000 grant...
END OF WATCH: In honour of a fallen BC cop
Statement from Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, BC RCMP Commanding Officer I am Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, the Commanding Officer of the BC RCMP. It is with a deep and profound sadness that I must advise the public of the homicide of Burnaby RCMP Cst. Shaelyn Yang that occurred this morning in the line of duty....
Council Candidate (Warfield) Jaimie Gage - in his own words
This isn’t my first rodeo. I ran for counsellor in the last election because I felt I needed to know what was going on. Rumours abounded. Answers were not forthcoming and I thought voters would also want to know. They didn’t, I lost. This time I am running because I feel we need to get involved. We all need to get involved ...
Incumbent Council Candidate (Warfield) Arlene Parkinson
I am retired, married with 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren. We have lived in Warfield since 1978. I served 3 terms on the Village of Warfield Council from 1990 to 1999. After retiring from Local Government I worked as the secretary treasurer for the Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments until 2016 when I...
Mayoral Candidate (Warfield) Frank Marino - in his own words
My name is Frank Marino and I’m running for Mayor of Warfield. I was born and raised in Trail, moved away several times, and always came back. My wife Betty Anne and I have lived in Warfield for 23 years and raised our three children in the community. Betty Anne’s family has lived in Warfield for over 100 years. Warfiled is...
Council Candidate (Warfield) Carolyn Amantea - in her own words
As a 16-year resident of Warfield, I am looking forward to serving our community as a member of council. I am running this year because I believe that I have the skills, motivation and connections to continue the work of our outgoing government and ensure that Warfield is a safe, thriving and vibrant community in which to...
Incumbent Council Candidate Paul Butler - in his own words
I am seeking re-election to Trail City Council because I am committed to following through on the positive progress we have made towards resolving the complex and multi-layered challenges that our City has been increasingly faced with over the past several years. It has been an honour to serve you as both a Councillor and...
Council Candidate Thea Hanson - in her own words
I am Thea Hanson and I have lived in our community for 13 years, however my family has been here for decades. I am a local REALTOR® and I have been an advocate of our community to every person that I helped relocate to our region. I am a mother and have all of our children’s best interests at heart. I want a community that ...
