Local hero: Fred Bushell honoured
Fred Bushell has been recognized with the Distinguished Volunteer Award for his decades of unwavering service to the cross-country skiing community in Rossland, BC. Since taking over his coaching role at Black Jack Ski Club in 1995, Fred has dedicated himself to mentoring young athletes, shaping their technical skills while instilling a lifelong love for […]
Trail RCMP recovers stolen trailer, arrests alleged prohibited driver
On Friday, May 23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer was patrolling in an unmarked police vehicle when he spotted a truck and trailer struggling to maintain its speed and lane on Victoria Street, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. The officer detained the driver, truck and […]
Newsletter from MLA Morissette
Spending this week in Kootenay Monashee I’ve seen people coming together to build a stronger B.C. In the face of trade tensions that threaten local jobs, our government is taking action. We know that in the years to come, B.C. will be the economic engine of the new Canada. On Wednesday, we announced investment in rural […]
Hwy 3 closed near Creston due to motor vehicle collision
On May 21, 2025, at 6:30 a.m., emergency crews, along with Creston RCMP remain at the scene of a multiple vehicle collision on Hwy 3, 1 km east of Canyon Lister Road, according to RCMP Cpl. James Grandy. “Emergency crews will be remaining at the scene for most of today, with a full closure of […]
Only minor injuries after float plane crash near Refuge Cove
At approximately 7:06 p.m. on May 19, 2025, Powell River RCMP received a report of a float plane crash near Refuge Cove, BC, according to RCMP Const. Chris Bakker. “At the time of the crash, there were three people on board the aircraft, which was landing near Refuge Cove as part of a sightseeing tour of […]
Temporary service interruption at Slocan Community Health Centre emergency department
New Denver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Slocan Community Health Centre. Emergency services will be unavailable from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp during this time. All other inpatient services will continue at Slocan Community Health Centre. People […]
Spring means more wildlife on road, more crash risk
Drivers reminded to be on alert. ‘Animals don’t follow traffic rules.’ Spring brings longer days, greener roadsides — and a sharp rise in wildlife on the move. Road Safety at Work urges drivers to watch for animals crossing roads during peak wildlife activity periods. “Animals don’t follow traffic rules,” says Trace Acres, program director at […]
Cyclist collides with vehicle on Columbia Avenue
On May 8, at roughly 4:15 p.m., Castlegar RCMP were alerted to a collision involving a bicycle and a motor vehicle in the 1300 block of Columbia Avenue in Castlegar, according to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. “Emergency services attended observing the cyclist on the ground receiving first aid from members of the public. “It […]
Rossland man arrested for causing a disturbance, utter threats
On Friday, May 2, at 11:19 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to 36-year-old Rossland man causing a disturbance inside a business located in the 1000 block of Rossland Avenue, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The officers located the man in the parking lot outside of the business. The […]
Targeted home invasion in Rossland
On Saturday, May 3, at 2:10 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence in the 1900 block of Nevada Street, in Rossland. Officers discovered that two masked assailants with knives broke into the residence and attacked a 26-year-old Beaver Falls man. The victim, […]
