On Oct. 5, 2024 at roughly 3:50 p.m., frontline Merritt RCMP officers attended a serious single motor vehicle incident on Hwy 5 north of Juliet Road, according to RCMP Cpl. Brett Urano. He said a four-door sedan travelling northbound had gone off the road at a high rate of speed eventually rolling before coming to […]

At a campaign stop in Castlegar, David Eby announced two new healthcare commitments to get people easier access to care and boost job protection for people facing a serious illness, like cancer. “People in rural B.C. face unique challenges when it comes to healthcare. If you need treatment or to see a specialist far from […]

With the provincial election officially underway, the BC Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the top ten policy priorities its members believe are critical for the next Government of British Columbia to action to help create a healthy business environment. The policies reflect the daily challenges local businesses face and what they need – a reduced […]

More fun fall festivities are on tap a thte RMDC Sept. 26 – 5:30 p.m. The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre Gallery Series continues with a special showing of local artist Jaydlyn Joan’s work, “Burning the Koots!” Join us on opening night at 5:30 pm, September 26th for an address from the artist, refreshments, and […]

The RCMP is pleased to advise the public that the six-year-old girl who has been missing since Sept. 19, has been located. On Sept. 22, just after 6 p.m., the girl who was reported missing in Southside was located safe.  She was found in a forested area previously searched between her residence and the band […]

A design deep in symbolism that’s aimed at fostering better understanding for everyone is featured on Selkirk College’s special edition Orange Shirt Day t-shirt. In 2013, Phyllis (Jack) Webstad began telling the story of her first day at residential school near Williams Lake when her brilliant new orange shirt, bought by her grandmother, was taken […]

BC NDP MLAs Brittny Anderson and Katrine Conroy say people in the Kootenays will be safer during emergencies, with provincial funding that will better equip local governments to reduce the risk of disasters. “People in the Kootenays know that climate change is not a theory – it’s real, and it’s impacting our homes and communities […]

Seven months after the Premier’s historic apology to the Sons of Freedom Doukhobor survivors and their families in the BC legislature, the BC Ombudsperson is pleased to learn survivors of detention at New Denver in the 1950s are finally being compensated for government’s actions. “I am encouraged that government is compensating these elderly British Columbians […]

New support for manufacturing businesses in the Kootenays will create jobs, promote the development of made-in-B.C. products, and strengthen local economies and communities. “Local manufacturers are looking to grow their business and bring sustainable jobs to their communities for the long term,” said Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. “By partnering with home-grown […]

The BC RCMP criminal investigation into the devastating and fatal fire that impacted the Village of Lytton and neighbouring Indigenous communities on June 30, 2021 has reached a conclusion at this time. The complex investigation focused on various aspects including determining the cause and origin of the fire, assessing whether there was possible criminality, and […]