Trail RCMP have released their 2024 statistics, reporting a total of 5,533 calls for service in 2024, down from 5883 in 2023. Detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said this is a significant drop. “Overall, when compared to the past 5 years, this is the lowest number of calls for service that the Trail and Greater […]

A woman is dead and three people are seriously hurt after a collision near Cranbrook, and BC Highway Patrol needs your help to learn exactly what happened. The collision happened on December 26, 2024, just after 7:30 p.m. on Highway 3/95 near Stropky Road, Cranbrook, BC, when a southbound black Cadillac Escalade collided with a […]

As RDKB HomeSmart reaches its first anniversary, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is celebrating the free program’s success in supporting homeowners across the region. Since its launch in January 2024, RDKB HomeSmart has built strong, positive relationships with participants, collaborated with many local programs, and recently launched a first-of-its-kind guidance document. RDKB HomeSmart was […]

A West Shore RCMP investigation that began in 2021, involving a woman who impersonated as a nurse, has led to her being convicted for several crimes, according to Cpl. Nancy Saggar. “West Shore RCMP Serious Crimes Unit investigated 52-year old Brigitte Cleroux for using stolen and forged documents and impersonating as a nurse while working […]

To: Andres Barker, Associate Chair, BC Labour Relations Board Dear Mr. BarkerMy name is Jana Malinek and I am a senior resident of Glade, BC. I am appalled and deeply concerned about the impact of the recent decision by the British Columbia Labour Relations Board (LRB), Kootenay Lake Ferry Division (Western Pacific Marine Ltd., 2024 BCLRB 180) […]

Do you make new year’s resolutions? I decided that I should this year and because of my interest, why not make it on my driving. With a little thought I resolved to take more time to scan my surroundings carefully before I did something like make a lane change or move away from a stop […]

The BCGEU issued 24-hour strike notice for the cable ferries operated by Western Pacific Marine (WPM) at Glade and Harrop today, with job action set to begin on Monday, January 6th at 6:30am. BCGEU President, Paul Finch says “Ferry workers are committed to reaching a fair agreement that supports a sustainable ferry service. Unfortunately, Western […]

A 50-year-old Qualicum Beach motorist who stopped to assist with a possible impaired driver and failed a roadside alcohol screening test themselves, received a 90-day driving prohibition and had their vehicle impounded for 30 days, according to RCMP Sgt. Shane Worth. “At 5:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, a possible impaired driver in Qualicum Beach […]

On Saturday, Jan. 18, students from J.L. Crowe will pick up Christmas trees at designated locations within each neighbourhood. See the locations listed below or shown on the map at www.trail.ca/TreePickUp. Students will pass through your area only once, so please ensure your tree is placed at a designated location prior to Saturday, Jan.18, 2025. If […]

While most Kootenay Columbia communities are seeing an overall increase in assessed property values, such as Castlegar (+six per cent) and Trail (+seven per cent), only two (Rossland and Sparwood) saw a zero per-cent increase. The only community in the region to see a decrease is the Village of Slocan, with values down three per […]