On April 27, Salmo RCMP responded to a report involving threats towards police made by a man who alleged he was in possession of weapons and intended to use them at a downtown Salmo residence. Due to the nature of the allegations and the proximity of the incident to a local school, officers attended the area […]

Gloria Smee was born on September 8, 1948, in Ogden, Utah, to Nephi Manning and Ruth Mae Manning. She lived a life shaped by creativity, resilience, and a heart that never stopped giving. She adored her four children—Angela Ferraro, Heidi Smee, Todd Smee, and Holly Smee—whom she lovingly called her sun, her moon, and her […]

This morning CUPE 8911 communicated its intention to pursue a strike vote among bargaining unit members scheduled for May 13, 2026. As B.C.’s largest emergency communications provider for 9-1-1 calls and police/fire dispatch, E-Comm plays a key role in public safety. Our top priority is ensuring these critical 9-1-1 services are not interrupted and E-Comm […]

Temperatures are increasing and so are highway speeds; BC Highway Patrol is reminding you that throughout the month of May police officers province-wide will be doing extra enforcement for the High-Risk Driving and Motorcycle Awareness Campaign. “There are two keys to keeping motorcyclists safer,” says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. “Number one, motorcyclists […]