Minister's statement on progress toward modernizing Columbia River Treaty
Katrine Conroy, Minister Responsible for the Columbia River Treaty, has issued the following statement regarding the 13th round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, which took place in Richmond on Aug. 10-11, 2022: “Discussions toward a modernized Columbia River Treaty progressed last week, as negotiators...
MP says Ottawa leaving scientists behind
NDP MP, Richard Cannings rallied scientists from across the political spectrum in Ottawa last week to urge Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister for Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne to pay Canada’s researchers at least a living wage. “Canada is lagging behind the world on innovation and research at a time when we know these […]
Temporary traffic detour Sunningdale 'Y', Aug. 15
Starting Monday, August 15, 2022, work will begin on the Sunningdale 'Y' pedestrian improvement project. Temporary detours will be in effect during the construction period for both Hazelwood Drive and Hillside Drive. The project is expected to conclude on August 19, 2022. Please follow all traffic signs and detours and decrease...
Celebrate Pride at Trail’s Farmers’ Market August 13
Pride Trail B.C., the Trail & District Public Library, IncrEDIBLE Trail and the City of Trail are excited to host Pride 2022 at Trail’s IncrEDIBLE Farmers’ Market on Saturday, August 13 on the Esplanade / Jubilee Park from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to join us! “Pride is very important for our youth and community...
Social media leads to recovery of stolen mountain bike
Social media may have its advantages, but it may not be the best place to sell stolen goods, according to a recent RCMP press release. "On Aug. 5, at 2:25 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a stolen mountain bike worth $5,000 for sale on a social media platform in Trail," said ...
Cardboard cops and monkey noises - all in a day's work
Trail RCMP fielded some strange calls Saturday, one in the Pend O’Rielle area and the other in Rossland. "On Aug. 6, at 3:32 p.m. Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a complaint of a shirtless, shoeless 34-year-old Kelowna woman causing a disturbance," said Trail Top Cop RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The...
Castlegar man killed by tree at Rossland golf course
Police are reporting the death of a Castlegar man in Rossland Sunday, according to Trail RCMP NCO i/c Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Aug. 7, at 3:18 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District officer received a report about the sudden death of a 73-year-old Castlegar man on a golf course in Rossland," Wicentowich said. "The man...
DriveSmartBC: How to Make a Safe Lane Change
I watched a particularly foolish driver the other afternoon who decided to cross over two lanes of traffic in order to prepare for a left turn about a kilometer ahead. This driver zoomed across all the lanes without pause, ending up in the left hand lane about three vehicle lengths ahead of a heavy truck. To make life really...
Boat ramp closure at Buckley Day Use Area
Boat ramp closure at Buckley Day Use Area: On August 6 and 7, the boat ramp at Buckley Day Use Area on Pend D’Oreille Reservoir will be closed. BC Hydro is carrying out important preventative maintenance at Seven Mile Dam. For public safety, the boat ramp will be closed for two days on August 6 and 7. For more information, ...
UPDATED: Search continues for missing person
RCMP said that Search & Rescue personnel (SAR) continued efforts until 10 p.m. on Thursday August 4, 2022 in hopes of locating 30-year-old Harsha Paladugu. Paladugu reported missing on August 2, was last seen on July 27, 2022. SAR and RCMP located numerous items that belong to Paladugu, yet he remains missing. During the...
