Two killed in MVA outside Creston
An MVA outisde Creston has taken the lives of two people, including a four-year-old girl, according to RCMP Cpl. Mike Halskov. "On Aug.12 at approximately 10 p.m. East Kootenay Traffic Services (EKTS-Creston) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Hwy 3 west of Creston," he said in a press release.. "Upon arrival it was...
Oasis pickleball courts celebrate Grand Opening
The Oasis Recreation Committee has seen a summer wish come true. At their June grand opening they gave away free burgers, smokies and pickleball paddles with the hope that the nearly 100 people who turned up would keep on coming to the Oasis Community Park to play pickleball— one of the fastest growing sports in Canada. And...
You’re invited to Toadfest: 10th Anniversary August 21 & 22 at Summit Lake Provincial Park
Toadfest celebrates a milestone this year – it turns 10! Toadfest 2019 is at Summit Lake Provincial Park, near Nakusp, on Wednesday Aug. 21, 2019 from 4: to 7 p.m., and Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Toadfest is a free, fun, family event, coordinated by the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP)...
MISSING UPDATE: Police provide new photo of missing Nakusp man
Police have released a new image of missing Nakusp man Christopher Sanford, taken July 30, 2019. "It is a true reflection of his appearance when he went missing," said RCMP Cpl. Jaime Moffat. Previous coverage: Nakusp RCMP is seeking assistance in locating Christopher Sanford, who was reported missing on August 5, according...
Police intercept haul of drugs/cash headed to Shambhala
A shipment of drugs en route to Shambhala has been seized by police, according to a police press release issued Thursday. “Central Saanich Police have arrested a man in his 20s and are recommending several charges of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking,” the release said. “The man is the subject of a months-long...
Early morning fire destroys downtown house
A fire in downtown Castlegar early this morning has damaged an unoccupied house beyond repair, according to Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio. He said the call came in at 5:27 a.m. to attend a structure fire in the 400 block of 11 Avenue. Crews, including Ladder One Engine One, a command vehicle and nine firefighters, arrived on scene...
CBT supports nine communities with Community Wildfire Education Grants
2017 and 2018 saw extreme wildfire activity with a record number of fires across BC and in the Basin. Through its Community Wildfire Education Grants the Trust is supporting the efforts of Basin communities and residents to prepare for and reduce the impacts of wildfires occurring within or adjacent to Basin communities. “The...
RCMP search turns up large quantities of drugs, cash, weapons
In a media release, RCMP in Grand Forks said officers executed a search warrant on a hotel room in the downtown area and seized large quantities of drugs, cash, and weapons. The search warrant was executed on Friday, August 2, 2019 at a hotel room in the downtown area of Grand Forks. During the search, Terrance “Buck” Fiolleau,...
Selkirk College Rural Pre-Medicine Program Alumni Finding Success
When Cara Gallo arrived at Selkirk College as a member of the first Rural Pre-Medicine (RPM) Program cohort in 2014, the idea of becoming a physician seemed distant. As she gets set to enter her first year of medical school at the University of Alberta, Gallo’s educational journey is now in full stride with an end-goal clearly...
POLICE BEAT: Busy weekend for Trail RCMP
It was a busy weekend for Trail RCMP, according to Cpl. Devon Reid. On July 29, Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP received a report of an assault with a weapon in Trail. Both parties involved claimed they were sprayed with bear spray by the other party. The investigation is ongoing, but Trail RCMP feel that there is...
