Traffic stop leads to seizure of loaded firearm, fentanyl and methamphetamine
Just after midnight on Sept. 3, 2023, Castlegar RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle observed on Columbia Avenue, contravening the Motor Vehicle Act. Upon approaching the motor vehicle, four occupants were observed inside the vehicle, and police observed what appeared to be a firearm. The four occupants of the vehicle were taken into […]
Calls for service over summer months decrease — RCMP
September has arrived — the unofficial end to summer — and Grand Forks RCMP have seen a decrease in the calls for police assistance a police media release said Wednesday. “Calls for service can range from noise complaints and missing license plates to break and enters, thefts, serious assault calls, impaired driving and much more,” […]
It's that time of year again as Nelson Road Kings host Queen City Cruise
The Nelson Road Kings will bring style and automotive showery to the streets of Nelson again, coming this weekend — September 8th and 9th — for the annual Queen City Cruise. Jack Chambers of Nelson Road Kings says this year’s show is sure to be a great success. “Every year we get locals that bring […]
Cops For Kids Roll into Castlegar Sunday
On Sunday, the Cops for Kids will arrive in Castlegar to end their third day as a part of the 2023 Cops for Kids Ride presented by the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation. The 24 cyclist group consists of law enforcement officials from across South Eastern BC who are all committed to helping kids in their […]
Category 1 campfire prohibition to be rescinded in the Southeast Fire Centre
Effective at 12:00 noon PDT on Friday, September 1, 2023, campfires will again be allowed in the Southeast Fire Centre. The BC Wildfire Service takes several factors into account before rescinding open burning prohibitions. This includes balancing the needs of the public with the need to mitigate the risk of human-caused wildfires. The combination of […]
Interior Health report informs ongoing efforts to save lives at risk from poisoned drugs
On International Overdose Awareness Day, Interior Health has released the 2022 Medical Health Officer (MHO) report, The Toxic Drug Crisis in BC’s Southern Interior Region (Part 2). Authored by MHO Dr. Carol Fenton, the report updates on the impact of the unregulated substance poisoning emergency since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, explores the various reasons […]
Students connect to region through Columbia River Field School
“This experience meant so much to me. I enjoyed so much learning from the land, guest speakers, and leaders and being able to make my own connections. I will remember how much I learned, all the new places I saw, the amazing people I met, and how much my understanding of the area developed.” CRFS […]
Taking stock: re-stock of kokanee and fish for predators has begun on Kootenay Lake
The give and the take on Kootenay Lake is on. A re-stocking program designed to inject kokanee salmon back into the big lake is underway while a program to re-establish the predator and prey balance to help the struggling salmon species thrive has begun. Starting in September the kokanee salmon restocking project begins with the […]
FIRE AND ICE
With submissions by the Rossland Curling club Fire has invaded and disrupted – even ended — so many lives recently, in BC and around the world – and so far Rossland has been very fortunate, suffering only a few days of dense smoke. We can all be grateful for that, even as we send donations […]
People impacted by fires in BC encouraged to register with Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross is encouraging people who are impacted by fires in British Columbia to register with Red Cross online or by calling 1-800-863-6582 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, seven days a week. Registration with the Red Cross ensures people can be contacted while away from home and can be reached with information on Red Cross services […]
