Trail woman and children involved in a single motor vehicle incident
On Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 7:15 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a report about a 31-year-old Casino woman and her three children involved a single motor vehicle incident in the 2600 block of Casino Road, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The officer attended the area […]
RCMP looking for suspicious vehicle, occupants in Fruitvale
On Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10:20 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a suspicious incident involving a group of youth and a vehicle on Columbia Gardens Road near Birch Avenue, in Fruitvale, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.. The youth were walking along the road when approached […]
Trail RCMP recovers stolen trailer, arrests alleged prohibited driver
On Friday, May 23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer was patrolling in an unmarked police vehicle when he spotted a truck and trailer struggling to maintain its speed and lane on Victoria Street, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. The officer detained the driver, truck and […]
Newsletter from MLA Morissette
Spending this week in Kootenay Monashee I’ve seen people coming together to build a stronger B.C. In the face of trade tensions that threaten local jobs, our government is taking action. We know that in the years to come, B.C. will be the economic engine of the new Canada. On Wednesday, we announced investment in rural […]
Hwy 3 closed near Creston due to motor vehicle collision
On May 21, 2025, at 6:30 a.m., emergency crews, along with Creston RCMP remain at the scene of a multiple vehicle collision on Hwy 3, 1 km east of Canyon Lister Road, according to RCMP Cpl. James Grandy. “Emergency crews will be remaining at the scene for most of today, with a full closure of […]
Only minor injuries after float plane crashes near Refuge Cove
At approximately 7:06 p.m. on May 19, 2025, Powell River RCMP received a report of a float plane crash near Refuge Cove, BC, according to RCMP Const. Chris Bakker. “At the time of the crash, there were three people on board the aircraft, which was landing near Refuge Cove as part of a sightseeing tour of […]
Trail moves forward with major downtown revitalization
The City of Trail is moving forward with the hazardous materials abatement and demolition of two derelict properties in the downtown core. The abatement and demolition of both the former CS Williams Clinic at 901 Helena Street and the former Towne Square Mall at 900 Spokane Street have been awarded to LOCAL Industrial Partners Ltd. […]
Communities across B.C. host Fishing Forever events
Every year, B.C. fish and game clubs and outdoors organizations host Fishing Forever events in their communities, where volunteers help seniors and people with diverse abilities enjoy a day of fishing, learn to bait a hook, and feel the thrill of hooking a fish. Fishing Forever has been inspiring communities since 1989, when the idea […]
Spring means more wildlife on road, more crash risk
Drivers reminded to be on alert. ‘Animals don’t follow traffic rules.’ Spring brings longer days, greener roadsides — and a sharp rise in wildlife on the move. Road Safety at Work urges drivers to watch for animals crossing roads during peak wildlife activity periods. “Animals don’t follow traffic rules,” says Trace Acres, program director at […]
DriveSmartBC: Driving the Wrong Way on Divided Highways
It is fortunate that this type of collision is relatively rare because the consequences are severe. I am speaking of driving the wrong way on a divided highway or freeway. We received a driving complaint about once a month for someone driving on the wrong side of the Inland Island Highway when I was working […]
