Regional Hospital Board tucks away $2 Million as taxpayers foot the bill
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Homeowner taxes in the West Kootenay will be going up slightly to put $2 million in a reserve fund in the 2013 West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District (WKBRHD) budget passed February 27. The money is being set aside for emergencies or possibly a new facility in the West Kootenay, […]
Water main break off Columbia Avenue
Ed note: The following as a press release issued by the City of Trail: A water main break at the 1300 block of the alley between 2nd and Columbia Avenue occurred earlier today (Tuesday). City of Trail Public Works crew members immediately arrived on site to begin assessing what is needed for the repair. “The 1300 blocks of ...
Two people arrested, one facing charges after police search local home
On Saturday evening, March 2, members of the Castlegar RCMP Detachment executed a Search Warrant in the 300 Block of 3rd Street, according to Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. “General Duty members were investigating drug activity at the home over the past six months leading up to the search warrant,” she said in a press release this […]
Hawks surprise Rebels in Game one of Murdoch Final
Ryan Edwards continued his hot scoring streak, scoring a power play goal midway through the third period to spark the Beaver Valley Nitehawks to a 3-2 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff victory over the Rebels Monday night in Castlegar. The Hawks, winners of four straight, lead the best-of-seven Murdoch Final 1-0. Game two is […]
Single point secures third spot for Kootenay Wildcats
The Kootenay Wildcats lost the battle but won the war. Despite dropping a 3-2 decision to the Pacific Ravens from Richmond, the Cats still achieved the weekend goal of grabbing at least a point to capture third spot in B.C. Female Midget AAA Hockey League Sunday at the NDCC Arena. Kootenay, finishing the season with […]
Divers to inspect Old Trail Bridge Tuesday
Divers from Castlegar’s Northern Underwater Systems will be inspecting the bridge piers underwater at the Old Trail Bridge tomorrow (Tuesday). Several boats and divers will be on site at 8 a.m. for approximately four hours, according to city engineering technician Warren Proulx. "Even thought the bridge is closed, we're still...
OP/ED: BC Budget fails Kootenay women and children
The BC budget for 2013 fails women and children right here in the Kootenays, according to Castlegar and District Community Service Society’s Mary DeVan. DeVan issued the following press release panning the province’s lack of action in responding to violence against women and children: The 2013 BC budget was released yesterday, and there are no […]
19-year-old to face new charges after violating bail conditions on manslaughter charge
On Feb. 28, members of the Trail Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant issued under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a residence located in Rivervale, just outside of Trail, according to RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr, the non-commissioned officer in charge of Trail and Castlegar Crime Reduction Units. “One adult male, aged 19 […]
UPDATE: City to pass on pigeon policing
The City of Trail Pigeon Control Program is currently on hold, according to city communications coordinator Andrea Jolly. “Trail City Council previously approved $25,000 to eliminate the ongoing pigeon problem in the downtown area and the Victoria Street Bridge. Due to miscommunications in the proposed contract with pest control service provider, Care Pest, the city […]
Police asking for help finding woman on spending spree using senior's stolen credit cards
Nelson Police is asking for the public’s assistance to find a woman between the age of 25- to 35-years that has been using credit cards of an elderly victim. The woman, who is a white female, with long brown hair and wears glasses with a distinctive black vest and pink and white stripes on the […]
