La Cafamore tours the Kootenays - 'In Beethoven's Shadow'
La Cafamore tours the Kootenays with a program entitled “In Beethoven’s Shadow” featuring works of the great master and those who were influenced by him. To be clear, his influence musically was so massive that virtually any composer after his time would be in the shadow of his greatness. “Any composer, and most classical musicians” […]
Marking International Overdose Awareness Day in Trail
On Saturday, August 31, at 7:00 p.m. – There will be a vigil honouring those who have died from toxic drugs, at BC Spirit Square, Esplanade, Trail (between the Trail and District Public Library and Columbia River). People in Trail and around the world are coming together this week to remember those who have died […]
DriveSmartBC: A Different Approach to School Zone Safety
Two years ago I wrote about my experience that a significant part of the safety problem in a school zone was caused by teachers and parents themselves. Their driving behaviour as they showed up to work or dropped off their children sometimes left a lot to be desired. Did they not realize that they were […]
RCMP make largest drug seizure in Prince George history
On August 21, 2024, Prince George RCMP received a report of a break-and-enter in progress at a residence on the 4400-block of Fifth Avenue. While investigating the break-and-enter, police officers noted a large number of counterfeit cigarettes in the home. Police officers obtained a search warrant for the residence where they discovered a significant number […]
BC Chamber of Commerce releases survey results leading into provincial election
As British Columbia prepares for its provincial election this October, the BC Chamber of Commerce is shedding light on the economic and policy concerns that matter most to voters. A recent poll provides a comprehensive look into the electorate’s sentiments on various issues, including business climate, natural resource management, public services and voting intentions – […]
RDCK rescinds more evacuation orders, provides resources
On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has rescinded the Evacuation Alert for the Village of Slocan and a portion of the surrounding area in Electoral Area H east of the Slocan River, west of Highway 6, and south to Lemon Creek. This […]
Large group of young people in Fruitvale prompt police to pan pranks
On Aug. 16 at 11:16 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater RCMP officer received a report about a group of rambunctious youth playing ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ in the 1800 block of Columbia Gardens Road in Fruitvale, According to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a witness believed that approximately 15 youths were believed to be […]
From the Hill: BC Orchards need our governments to rally
The tree fruit industry is an iconic part of the economy in the southern Interior of BC, particularly in the Okanagan Valley. Bowls of sweet black cherries, juicy fresh peaches and bright red apples have always brought visitors and a good way of life to the region. But it has never been easy for the […]
Motor vehicle crash leads to significant drug seizure in Rossland
On Aug. 18, at 3:24 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a report of single motor vehicle incident on Hwy 3B near Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a 42-year-old Warfield man and his passenger sustained injuries after the man crashed his vehicle on the highway. The […]
Old-growth forest preservation has deep roots in wildfire resiliency: Valhalla Wilderness Society
The devastating wildfire season still gripping much of the West Kootenay underlines the need for the Province to make concerted efforts to preserve existing old-growth forests, according to a local environmental organization. Speaking for the Valhalla Wilderness Society — based in New Denver — director Craig Pettittt said there is no question the current wildfire […]
