Police seek public's assistance locating suspect wanted for child porn, firearms offences
Alberta police are reaching out to their B.C. counterparts in an attempt to find/apprehend a man they believe is a danger to the public, and who may be in B.C. In a press release issued Friday, Edmonton Police Service (EPS)said they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 32-year-old man who is wanted on […]
Newsletter from MLA Steve Morissette
Black History Month is an opportunity to learn about and celebrate and lift up the diverse contributions of Black people to our province. I would like to highlight this collage that was compiled by Beth Cruise for BC Black History Awareness. It is part of an exhibit that reveals how about 800 Black immigrants helped […]
Celebrate imagination and difference at The Bailey Theatre’s family series
The TECK Family Series has an exciting start to the season with “Walter Ego” on Sunday, February 23 from 3 to 4 pm in The Bailey Theatre. This captivating and funny physical theatre show comes from Montreal for kids ages 5-12 years old and their families to enjoy together. In this show, Mr. Walter lives his life alone […]
Castlegar couple to face charges after search turns up drugs/cash/weapons
On Feb. 12, the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, with support from general duty officers and police dog services, executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 500 block of 9th Avenue in Castlegar, according to Castlegar RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor. ‘The search warrant was obtained to further investigate the trafficking […]
BC Highway Patrol seeking video and witnesses to fatal collision near Cranbrook
A woman from Wardner is dead and two people are injured after a collision near Cranbrook, and BC Highway Patrol is seeking your help. The collision happened on Feb. 11 just before 6 p.m. on Hwy 3 and 93, 15 km east of Cranbrook, when a white 2015 Dodge pickup truck with Alberta plates attempted […]
Fifth case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in B.C.
Provincial wildlife biologist Holger Bohm and biosecurity expert Jessica Russel will present options to mitigate the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal illness affecting deer, elk, and moose. The provincial government has confirmed a fifth positive case of CWD in the Kootenays, with four cases from the area near Cranbrook. A CWD awareness and information […]
Safe Haven film aims to protect old growth Kootenay rainforest
All are invited to a screening of Damien Gillis and Valhalla Wilderness Society’s new film, Safe Haven: The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness. The 30-minute film will be followed by a presentation by Valhalla Wilderness Society (VWS) biologist and campaigner Amber Peters, with stunning photography taken over eight years of research expeditions to the ancient forest. Castle Theatre, […]
Public Meeting -- to be held by Zoom -- on proposed Record Ridge mine
A public meeting will be held on February 25, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, on the proposal by West High Yield Resources (WHY) to establish an open-pit mine on Record Ridge to extract ore containing magnesium to ship elsewhere for refining. The catch is that attendance will be remote — it will be […]
Disturbance in the hospital emergency room leads to one arrest
On Friday, Feb. 7, at 1:18 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a 41-year-old Bridesville man causing a disturbance in the emergency room at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, according to Trail RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The man was allegedly intoxicated and yelling at staff after being denied a […]
Local man recognized after helping police nab fleeing suspect
On Wed., June 12, 2024, Jason Mulder of Trail, assisted a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer with the arrest of a local offender who attempted to flee in downtown Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “Mulder tripped the fleeing suspect then grabbed onto him until the officer could catch up to the […]
