Two Trail children apprehended to foster care on Christmas Eve; Two RCMP save Christmas
On Christmas Eve, members of the Trail Detachment were dispatched to check on the well being of two young children. The situation lead to the children being apprehended by a social worker and taken to foster care about 10 p.m., accordingto Trail top cop Sgt. Darren Oelke. "Realizing that the children would have no presents ...
Driver escapes injury after vehicle skids off highway near Grohman Narrows Park
A driver is lucky to escape serious injury after a vehicle left the highway before coming to rest above Grohman Narrows pond west of Nelson late Sunday night. Nelson Assistant Fire Chief Michael Daloise said Nelson Fire Rescue along with RCMP responded to the call at 10:40 p.m. Sunday night of a vehicle over the bank on Highway...
High cost versus low flood reduction stalls Grohman Narrows project
BC Hydro has elected to scrap its Grohman Narrows dredging project in face of high costs and potential risks versus the degree of flood risk reduction it would bring, the corporation announced Monday. The results of a two-year investigation by BC Hydro into the potential improvements at Grohman Narrows have concluded that...
Castlegar Refugee Project to host International Culture Festival
Castlegar has a new event being staged on Family Day called the International Culture Day, a fundraiser supporting the Castlegar Refugee Project. Slated for Feb. 8 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Complex, International Culture Day will give area residents of all backgrounds and traditions an opportunity to showcase their cultures...
Fatal accident near Fruitvale claims one life
A local man has died after an accident in the wee hours of Saturday morning, according to RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr. "On Dec. 19, at 12:47p.m., the Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to a single vehicle accident at the top of Nine Mile road in Fruitvale," Orr said. "A truck driven by 28-year-old Tyler Tjader of Fruitvale...
Conservation officers say search called off for missing cheetah on East Shore
Conservation officers said the search for the missing cheetah last seen roaming along Highway 3AThursday afternoon (December 17) near Crawford Bay and Kootenay Bay has been called off. Conservation Officer Insp. Joe Caravetta said there have been no sightings of the stray animal since the cat was spotted last week. However,...
City garbage strategy explained
In the spring of 2016, the City of Castlegar will roll out changes to curbside garbage and recycling collection services. The new Solid Waste and Recycling Program has been carefully designed to help meet the City’s waste reduction goals and to reflect a commitment to environmental and economic sustainability. Stop by Castlegar...
Year's final council meeting sets tone for 2016
The City of Trail has finalized the Funding Contribution Agreement for the Pedestrian Pipeline Bridge, with the RDKB contributing $7.2 million toward the total project cost of $15.076 million. According to Councillor Robert Cacchioni, Chair of the RDKB Sewerage Committee, Trail residents will not be looked at to pick up any...
Treat yourself and give back today with Black Rooster/community services fundraiser
Today’s the day to treat yourself while still giving back this holiday, as the Black Rooster has committed a portion of every sale today to be donated to Castlegar and District Community Services Society (CDCSS). Brittany Scott, front house supervisor at the Rooster, said the money will then be dispersed by the CDCSS to local...
CBT shifts gears with new Board Chair to guide the Trust
Columbia Basin Trust will have a Chair as of the New Year following some changes to its Board of Directors. Cranbrook resident Rick Jensen will take over after current Chair Greg Deck announced his retirement. Jensen joined the Trust Board in 2013 and served as Vice-Chair in 2015. The three-term mayor of Cranbrook is the Chair...
