Drug impaired motorist keeps RCMP busy during long weekend
Grand Forks Mounties were kept busy over May long weekend conducting several impaired by drugs investigations said Grand Forks RCMP Detachment Commander, Sergeant Darryl Peppler Tuesday in a media release. Sgt. Peppler said in less than a 48-hour period between May 22 and May 24, Grand Forks RCMP officers conducted four...
BC RCMP notify IIO of fatal incident near Sicamous
The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident near Sicamous, according to a press release Friday. "At approximately 4 p.m. on May 20, a vehicle traveling east on Hiwy 1 near Salmon Arm was allegedly seen passing multiple vehicles, including an unmarked police vehicle,"...
Rossland Arts Community aims for home in historic Drill Hall
Artists and supporters of the arts will soon have a new collective space for the community to learn, connect, and create art together in Rossland. The Rossland Arts Centre Society has submitted an application to lease the historic Drill Hall building on the corner of Monte Christo Street and 1st Avenue. The application is now...
Grand Forks doctor takes over ownership of Border Bruins
By Emanuel Sequeira, Director of Communications The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has approved the sale of the Grand Forks Border Bruins to local physician Dr. Mark Szynkaruk, who assumes ownership of the club from the community-owned Grand Forks Border Bruins Association. “We’re very pleased to welcome Dr....
Rossland business adds beauty and glaze to iconic church’s fundraising campaign
‘Out of the Cellar’ in downtown Rossland has become the first local business to get behind the drive to raise money to get a huge community resource, St. Andrew’s United Church, habitable and future fit. The boutique shop which specialises in high quality gifts, homeware and mountain lifestyle fashion is donating 50% of the...
MISSING: Keremeos man may be heading toward Nakusp
The Keremeos RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 38 year-old man, Nathan Bell, who was last seen on April 29th, 2021. It is believed Bell left Keremeos in a white 1991 Chrysler Dynasty bearing BC licence plate ME3 27K and may be travelling to either Vancouver Island or the Nakusp area....
Good Samaritan airlifted with serious injuries out of the Kootenays after wreckage shifts
A passing motorist, who had stopped to provide emergency aid to a crash victim, was injured when the vehicle wreckage shifted and rolled over the Good Samaritan, who suffered serious bodily injuries, according to RCMP Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, spokesman for the BC RCMP in the Southeast District. "On May 6, shortly after 6:35...
Interfor announces $35-million project for Castlegar
Interfor is announcing a $35-million improvement project in its Castlegar facility, according to vice-president of western operations Andrew Horahan. In an interview Friday, Horahan said the project will have immense value for the community. “We’re excited to be starting a project in Castlegar, rebuilding and replacing our ...
Cop and fire chief rescue dog from ledge overlooking Mimi Falls
A local front line Logan Lake RCMP officer partnered with the Fire Chief, of the Logan Lake Volunteer Fire Department, to carry out a rare and risky canine rescue from above Mimi Falls. On April 28, at 11:10 a.m., a bystander hiked into cellular range in order to contact the Logan Lake RCMP for help, after the furry four-legged...
Essential Paramedic Training coming to Castlegar
Local students wanting to become a paramedic can now train closer to home thanks to both an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course and a blended Primary Care Paramedic program (PCP) that will be returning to Castlegar. The EMR course lasts two weeks and allows individuals to license for work as an entry-level paramedic....
