Castlegar man awaiting drug trafficking sentence back in custody
Thirty-eight-year-old Andrew Cancela who was awaiting sentencing for two separate drug trafficking charges is back in custody after police execute search warrant at a residence, according to Castlegar RCMP top cop Sgt. Monty Taylor.. "On Nov. 10, the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, with support from frontline ... officers...
RDKB elected directors sworn in to office
Linda Worley was elected the chair for the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary during the inaugural meeting of the Area Directors Wednesday. Worley, the representative for Area B/Lower Columbia-Old Glory, is joined at the head of the table by Vice Chair Grace McGregor of Area C/Christina Lake. The other area members sworn...
Tenant Applications open for Rossland Yards
The Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society is announcing that Rossland Yards, the newest residential building in Rossland is now accepting tenant applications. People working in Rossland will soon have access to 37 new affordable rental homes. To qualify for tenancy, applicants must work for one or more Rossland employers,...
Rossland, Castlegar, Selkirk reps on new forestry council
The Province has convened a new advisory council in support of forestry workers and communities. “As someone who has worked in forestry and lives in a forestry community, I know personally how vital the sector is for our province,” said Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests. “It is a foundation of the B.C. economy, providing ...
CBT internship wage subsidies offer growth/opportunity for Basin
Lysenko Law’s four lawyers aid people in many ways, from helping them with wills and real estate transactions, to performing litigation and family law. Started in 2013 by owner Lilina Lysenko and based out of Rossland—with a newly opened Kimberley branch—the firm has experienced increased demand. To maintain its commitment ...
Robbery at Hwy 3 pullout prompts request for witnesses
Castlegar RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance with a robbery that took place on Thursday, according to Castlegar RCMP NCO i/c Sgt. Monty Taylor. On Oct.14, the Castlegar RCMP received a report of a robbery that occurred at a pullout on Hwy 3 approximately 10 to 15 minutes west of Castlegar," Taylor said. "Two males...
UPDATED: RDKB EOC activated at Level 1 to respond to Gilpin Grasslands, new Arlington Lake wildfires
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary said in a media release that the Emergency Operations Centre remains activated at Level 1 to monitor the Gilpin Grasslands Provincial Park Wildfire (N62637) and the Arlington Lake Wildfire (K52708) BC Wildfire Crews are responding to a new wildfire which began last night (Thursday,...
Vote, instead of taking it out on signs says RDKB
Election campaigns signs have been vanishing across Areas D and E according to candidates running for office in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB). “It’s dangerous for democracy to tamper with election signs because of a political or personal disagreement, so these events are taken very seriously. If you’re ...
RCMP makes arrest after truck stolen from Christina Lake
Officers from both the Grand Forks and Midway RCMP combined resources to catch suspected truck thief Tuesday said Detachment Commander, Sergeant Darryl Peppler in a media release. On August 30th, 2022 at around 4:45AM, Grand Forks RCMP are alerted to a theft of truck from Christina Lake, BC. Officers attended and began their...
Quick response by police results in arrest in double robbery
A quick response by police to a report of a robbery resulted in an arrest said Grand Forks RCMP in a media release Tuesday. Just after 8:30 PM on Monday evening, August 15th, Grand Forks RCMP are dispatched to a report of a robbery that just happened at a gas station on the 2700 block of Central Avenue. RCMP said the caller...
