RCMP release crime stats for Grand Forks in 2017
Grand Forks RCMP released its Crime statistics and Calls for Service for the past year in a media release Wednesday. RCMP said in 2017 several Crime Reduction strategies were introduced at Boundary Regional RCMP in Grand Forks. “We saw an increase in Property Crime in the area and we focused on recommending charges on prolific...
Cop car involved in MVI that closes Hwy 22
A two-car MVI on Hwy 22 near the Birchbank Golf Course saw traffic brought to a halt Wednesday evening, according to Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue Captain Grant Tyson. He said the call came in at 5:05 p.m., and three Trail firefighters arrived on scene to a two-vehicle MVI at 5:18 p..m. "There were three patients...
BREAKING: Hit-and-run suspect faces laundry list of charges
A 27-year-old man is facing a variety of charges after allegedly hitting a pedestrian and her dog while driving drunk, according to Castlegar top cop Sgt. Laurel Mathew. "On April 5, 2018 at 9:20 p.m, Castlegar RCMP responded to a complaint of a hit-and-run where a female pedestrian and her dog were struck by a truck and ...
Selkirk College Breaks Down Barriers for Diverse Employment Practices
A one-day conference at Selkirk College’s Castlegar Campus will bring employees, employers and service providers together to bust myths around employing people with disabilities as it supports a culture shift that benefits everyone. On May 28, Selkirk College will host the Talent, Passion, Participation – Employment Conference...
Seven local credit unions exploring joining forces
A joint task force from seven regional credit unions issued a press release Tuesday regarding their proposed amalgamation (said credit unions include Kootenay Savings, Nelson and District, Heritage, Grand Forks, Creston and Distric, Grand Forks and East Kootenay Community credit unions). The press release is as follows: The...
Mentors inspire youth to be entrepreneurial
Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust) has partnered with JA British Columbia (JABC) to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in local youth and inspire community mentors through Be Entrepreneurial. The program is facilitated by local business people who bring their expertise into the classroom at the invitation of a host teacher. JABC...
KBRH to get $16.6 million in upgrades, new emergency department
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) emergency department physician Dr. Jeff Hussey walks through the triage room of the hospital’s new emergency department. He moves past a cardboard sink and along the plastic walls, taking stock of his new work environment. “This will be great,” says Dr. Hussey. “Will” be great, because...
Castlegar vigil to be held to honour victims of Humboldt Broncos tragedy
A vigil is being held this Thursday at the Castlegar arena in support of the Humboldt Broncos after a shattering crash took the lives of 15 players, according to city councillor Sue Heaton Sherstobitoff. “Please join us on Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Castlegar and District Recreation Centre in the arena for a vigil...
Letter: Community tackles climate change concerns at gallery's 'Snow Longer' event
To the Editor, The Kootenay Gallery of Art hosted an event called Snow Longer to coincide with two exhibitions that have been on in the Gallery since March 2. Both the exhibitions and event talk about climate change. Thanks to everyone who helped out at Snow Longer, including Laura Sacks of the Citizens Climate Lobby, Erin ...
Four people jailed after Fruitvale crime spree
Acrime spree that began yesterday in Fruitvale ended in Creston this morning, according to Trail top cop, RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke. "On April 3, at 12:54 p..m., the RCMP were called to a robbery at a local hotel room in Fruitvale," Oelke said. "Police determined that a group of four individuals robbed a local man of his vehicle...
