One Year Later, Red Cross remains committed to support flood victims
In a media release, the Canadian Red Cross provided an update Tuesday on the relief and recovery work taking place in the B.C. Regional District of Kootenay Boundary more than a year after devastating floods forced thousands to evacuate their homes. The 2018 B.C. Floods Fund has reached a total of $7.2 million thanks to the...
CLARIFICATION: There is no such thing as 'consent' to hazing - an assault investigation will ensue
When following up the RCMP press release regarding 'Stag Night', the Castlegar Source/Trail Champion editor asked about the legalities should a young person (particularly a minor) agree to be subjected to same. Even without the issue of age of majority, RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich's response, sent to all local media, was...
Interfor to curtail June operations at mills in Castlegar, Grand Forks and Adams Lake
Interfor mills outside of Castlegar, Grand Forks and Adams Lake are to see another production curtailment in the month of June, according to a press release issued by Interfor Tuesday. “Interfor Corporation today announced plans to temporarily reduce production across its operating platform in the BC Interior during the month...
Lacrosse at the Rossland Arena June 1: West Kootenay Timberwolves and the Cranbrook Outlaws
The West Kootenay Timberwolves junior lacrosse players were on the road May 25 and 26, honing skills and teamwork. After a 4-13 loss to Alberta’s Rockyview Rage in Cochrane, AB, the Timberwolves bounced back with a 4-3 win over the Cranbrook Outlaws. This coming weekend, they will once again play against the Cranbrook Outlaws...
Call conundrum: cops respond to arrow altercation and towel troubles
From the strange-but-true Trail RCMP files: “On May 24, the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a call of male shooting arrows with a bow across Casino Road,” said Trail top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The RCMP spoke to a 35-year-old and a 56-year-old male (both Trail residents) who didn’t realize the...
UPDATE: Salmo motorcyclist sent to Kelowna hospital after collision with SUV
On May 26, the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a report of a collision between a motorcycle and SUV vehicle on Columbia Gardens Road, in Fruitvale (see previous coverage here), according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The 44-year-old motorcyclist had allegedly crossed the center line of the...
Locals helping kids/adults/seniors in crisis with Bags of Love
West Kootenay Bags of Love Foundation originally started to provide bags of personal care essentials and comfort items for children moving to more secure living environments. Each of these large bags contains a handmade quilt and age appropriate personal care items, toys, books etc. Often times children are not able to take...
DriveSmart BC: Emergency Vehicles and the Traffic Rules
In my travels this week I was overtaken by a marked police vehicle traveling at 110 km/h in the posted 90 km/h zone. No emergency equipment was being operated. Instances like this are often complained about by the public as they see the police failing to follow the same traffic rules that they force everyone else to obey. So,...
Creston man arrested and charged in 2015 murder
The man allegedly responsible for the death of a Creston woman in 2015 has been arrested and charged. Katherine McAdam, 58, of Creston, was last seen on August 15, 2015. Her remains were discovered in nearby Erickson on August 27, 2015, and the Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) have continued their investigation...
BC Finance Committee visits Castlegar for Budget 2020 consultation
The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, a parliamentary committee of the legislative assembly, will hold a public hearing in Castlegar on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, as part of its Budget 2020 consultation. The committee invites British Columbians to meet with the committee to share their priorities and...
