Boundary flooding event eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance
The Province of BC has opened its Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program to individuals and local governments in Regional District Kootenay Boundary Electoral Areas C/Christina Lake, D/Rural Grand Forks and E/West Boundary who have incurred uninsurable losses from landslides and overland flooding due to the 2020 freshet....
New Fireboat for Christina Lake
Christina Lake became a little safer after the recent launch Friday of the Fire Rescue fire engine on pontoons. Christina Lake Fire Rescue's fireboat is a community effort between Christina Lake Firefighter Society, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Area C/Christina Lake Director Grace McGregor, Chief Joe Geary and his...
Castlegar couple praises extraordinary effort of helpful RCMP officer
An Alberta police officer wowed a local couple with her caring, kindness and assistance last week while coping with the aftermath of a nighttime robbery. Castlegar's Daniel Gagnier is accustomed to service – not only are both of his parents well-known volunteers in the community, he has also served the past year and a half ...
July 9 BC COVID-19 update: 20 new cases
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 20 new cases, for a total of 3,028 cases in British Columbia. “There are 175 active...
Suspect assists investigation of break-in by leaving a note with his name at the crime scene
In a bizarre twist to a police investigation into a downtown break-and-enter, police apprehended a Trail man who allegedly left a note - including his name - admitting to having committed the crime. According to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich, a 33-year-old Trail man has been arrested and faces potential criminal charges...
First responders collaborate to rescue Trail man during mental health crisis
A dramatic and potentially very dangerous series of events Friday ended peacefully, with one man taken to hospital for treatment of a mental health crisis, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On July 3 at 1:46 p.m., the Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to a report of a man causing a disturbance in downtown...
Fishing misadventure kills Maple Ridge man near Trail
Police and the BC Coroner's Service are investigating the sudden death of a Maple Ridge man after a fishing accident near Trail, according to Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On July 3, at 1:54 p.m., the Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to an incident where a fisherman fell approximately 20 feet down the ...
Trail RCMP officer facing criminal charges
The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced yesterday that charges have been approved against Trail RCMP Const. Steven Allan Murchie of breach of trust in connection with the duties of his office, criminal harassment, and forcible entry. The charges involve allegations of misconduct against two individuals between January...
Three men arrested near Salmo for conspiracy to commit an offence, vehicle and cash seized
Police have arrested three men allegedly caught looking to buy drugs, likely for trafficking purposes, according to Salmo RCMP detachment commander Cpl. Darryl Orr. " On July 2 ... members of the Salmo RCMP arrested three adult males for conspiricy to commit an offence," Orr said in a release issued Monday morning. "The three...
OBIT: Honour local icon Ed Conroy by registering as an organ donour
Roy Edward Conroy, known to everyone as Ed, was born October 21, 1946 in Rossland, BC, the first born of his parents Ed and Irene Conroy. Ed died on June 26, at Vancouver General Hospital due to complications following surgery for a broken hip. He was 73. Ed lived in Rossland for a few years before his parents moved back to...
