SIx men arrested, drugs, gun, cash seized in Castlegar raid
Police officers with the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit arrested six individuals during the execution of a search warrant, obtained under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a local home on Wednesday. On June 24, the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) executed a search warrant on a residence situated in the...
Two Trail cops in two weeks allegedly bitten while effecting an arrest
For the second time in two weeks, a Trail RCMP officer has been bitten while dealing with an arrest. In a press release issued Tuesday, Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich described the events surrounding the most recent alleged assault. “On June 21, at 6:45 a.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP arrested a 17-year-old ...
Trail RCMP forced to destroy habituated bear
On June 20 at 4:45 a.m. the Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment received another complaint about a black bear who had become a continued problem in the area of Nelson Avenue in Trail BC. The black bear, which was identifiable by a large and distinct bald spot on its side, was the one who had been recently entering ...
Suspect arrested after arson fires, including one in Butler Park
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a cluster of local fires, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On June 21, at 10:34 p.m. the Trail and Greater District RCMP conducted an investigation into a suspected arson to bushes at Butler Park located at 1800 Thom Street," he said. "Trail RCMP located and arrested...
June 22 BC COVID-19 update, 32 new cases since Friday
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 providing case updates for three 24-hour reporting periods. “In the first reporting period from ...
Woman sent to hospital after collision near Teck turn-off
An MVI early Monday morning saw one woman sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. Wicentowich said the call came in at 4:33 a.m. "A 41-year-old woman driving a Hyundai Genesis was heading southbound on Hwy 22 and made a left turn at a green light," Wicentowich said,...
Police seek witnesses to fatal MVI near Thrums Saturday
A local woman has died after a head-on collision near Thrums Saturday, According to RCMP West Kootenay Traffic Services Sgt. Chad Badry. Badry said police responded to a call just after 3 p.m. "A Toyota Corolla and a Mazda Protege collided after the Corolla crossed the centre line," Badry said, adding the driver of the Corolla,...
Crash takes out power pole, Fruitvale man arrested
A Fruitvale man has been arrested and some Trail residents lost power for more than an hour after a single vehicle crashed into a power pole yesterday, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.. He said the call came in at 6:56 a.m. for a single vehicle collision near Highway Drive and Hwy3b. "A grey 2008 GMC Canyon...
Smokies welcome new head coach, GM
The Trail Smoke Eaters are pleased to announce Tim Fragle as the team’s next General Manager and Head Coach. Fragle, a native of Edmonton, Alberta and former Smoke Eater comes to Trail with a strong coaching resume as the team’s new General Manager and Head Coach. During the past four years, Fragle has been head...
June 18 BC COVID-19 update: eight new cases, no new deaths
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 eight new COVID-19 confirmed positive cases, for a total of 2,783 cases in British...