Growing as Leaders -- while having a great time
Laughter, lively activities and moments of individual thought. At the 2023 Basin Youth Network Leadership Summit, these happened in abundance. The goal: to help youth absorb valuable life skills, plus express how they see the future of this region. Ninety youth from around the Basin attended the event, which took place in...
Columbia River Treaty talks move forward after constructive Seattle session
On Aug. 10 and 11, 2023, Canada and the United States held the 18th round of negotiations toward a modernized Columbia River Treaty. The U.S. delegation hosted the meeting in Seattle, welcoming the Canadian negotiating team, which included representatives of the governments of Canada and B.C., and the Ktunaxa, Secwepemc and...
Police Beat — Human remains discovered, a B&E, drunk driving, and Trail Pride Market
POLICE BEAT: Human remains discovered in Trail On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 6:15 p.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers received a report from a resident who had discovered human remains near Highway 3B and Lins Road, in Trail, BC. The resident was looking for her lost dog when she stumbled upon the...
Barbie: 5 ways to be more like Allan than Ken
By Jeff Halvorsen, Post-doctorate Associate, University of Calgary Barbie is this summer’s hit movie, breaking all kinds of records at the box office. Many, including myself and family — as well as Canada’s prime minister and son — dressed in pink to watch a team of live-action Barbies...
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council meeting, August 14, 2023
Info on the new RDKB Green Bin Program; fences that appropriate City property; a timely tightening-up for Rossland’s burning bylaw; when homeowners have to pay for City workers; a first look at the next DRAFT five-year financial plan; and, fill out a provincial survey on racism. ...
Interior Health urges public to prepare for prolonged heat wave
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for most of the Southern Interior as a prolonged heat wave begins Monday. Environment Canada said daytime temperatures are expected to reach 35-37 Celsius in the West Kootenay/Boundary regions as well as Okanagan North Fraser Canyon, Nicola and Similkameen. The heat ...
RCMP officers out on patrols on Christina Lake
The RCMP summer boat patrol program at Christina Lake is different then previous years, but still proving to be effective and popular. Grant Forks RCMP said that in the past, the local detachment was able to secure a Reserve Constable for the summer and have them work about 4 shifts a week, cruising around the lake and in the...
New Seniors Health and Wellness Fair coming to Trail October 4
The Age-Friendly South Kootenay Seniors, the Lower Columbia Better at Home program, the Trail and District Public Library, and the City of Trail are pleased to present the inaugural Amazing & Aging Seniors Health & Wellness Fair, scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 12 pm to 4 pm in the Trail Memorial Centre....
RCMP speak to sudden death of Genelle woman, housing issues in Trail
On Monday, Aug. 8, at 8:32 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of the sudden death of a 62-year-old Genelle woman in a forested area near the Birch Bank Station Road in Trail, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the woman was discovered deceased by a man walking ...
BC cop wins gold at 2023 World Police & Fire Games
A Vancouver Island RCMP officer is coming home with a suitcase a little heavier after winning the gold medal in Cross Country Mountain Bike in the scope of the 2023 World Police & Fire Games which was held in Winnipeg. Forty-two-year-old Sgt. David Vunic, who is currently posted at the West Shore RCMP, has been an avid ...
