Suspicious death sparks investigation near Chase
The RCMP Southeast District Major Crimes Unit are now investigating the death of a woman who was found deceased in a Lee Creek area residence on Friday evening. Investigators are treating the death as suspicious. At around 21:46, on Friday evening Nov. 28, the Chase RCMP responded to report of a possible shooting at a residence...
BC's Climate Leadership Plan is in the works
Environment Minister Mary Polak announced Friday the next steps towards developing a Climate Leadership Plan by spring 2016 during the release of the Climate Leadership Team’s recommendations for the B.C. government’s new Climate Leadership Plan. British Columbia is recognized as a world leader in the fight against climate ...
Province releases information on status of kokanee stocks in Okanagan lakes
Kokanee numbers for main valley Okanagan lakes are increasing, fall 2015 survey results show. The Wood Lake kokanee population continued to demonstrate signs of recovery after poor in-lake conditions led to a significant increase in mortality rates for kokanee of all ages in 2011. In 2015, over 20,000 kokanee returned to spawn...
Investigation of fatal collision near Revelstoke reveals 160 lbs of marihuana hidden in truck
A fatal collision on Tuesday near Revelstoke involving a tractor-trailer has revealed 160 pounds of marihuana hidden in a commercial truck, according to Staff Sgt. Kurt Grabinsky. “At approximately 6 a.m. on Nov. 17, the Revelstoke RCMP General Duty officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada...
Time out needed for bullies at city halls
There's something about local government that brings out the worst in some people. Staff get spat on. Mayors and councillors are often the victims of what can only be described as cyberbullying. In some towns, process servers would be well-advised to offer volume discounts to local governments. It takes place every which way...
Selkirk prepares Gurpreet Kaur for future in Gerontological Nursing
Gurpreet Kaur was living in her home district of Tarn Taran in India when she realized that she wanted to do something different from her current work as a nurse-midwife. A quick search on Google brought her information on Selkirk College in Castlegar and the college’s two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing....
Premier Clark, PM Trudeau issue statements following Paris attacks
Paris was rocked Friday night as a series of terrorist attacks targeted young concert-goers, soccer fans and people out at popular nightspots, killing at least 120 people. More than 200 were injured in at least six separate attacks around the capital Friday. The worst of the attacks came at the Bataclan concert hall hosting...
Hapless criminal carjacks cops
On Nov. 9 at 6:25 p.m. on duty Surrey RCMP plainclothes officers had stopped in the area of 71 Avenue and 135 Street in an unmarked police car when they were approached by a male who had unsavory plans for the car and its occupants. Needing a quick ride, the suspect grabbed one of the undercover police officers from the...
Crime prevention starts at school and at home
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit’s (CFSEU) End Gang Life program can now give more B.C. students, parents, and teachers a live, first-hand account of the perils of gang life. With the ongoing gun violence occurring in communities throughout the province, and specifically in the Lower Mainland, the B.C. government...
Two winning Lotto Max Tickets pulled in Friday's draw
Another Lotto Max Draw. Another winner from outside the Province of BC. Friday's $60 Million Lotto Max draw saw two winning tickets pulled in Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador. One ticket was sold in Edmonton while the other lucky ticket was purchased in Conception Bay South. Each lucky ticket holder will pocket a cool ...
