Fatal motorcycle accident between New Denver and Kaslo
A 41-year-old Cranbrook man has died after a motorcycle accident Sunday, according to RCMP Inspector Tom Roy. “On Aug. 14, (the motorcyclist) was travelling westbound on Hwy 31A between New Denver and Kaslo,” Roy said. “He was the lone occupant of the 2007 Yamaha, but was travelling with a friend, who was also driving a...
Byelection dates and nomination deadlines announced
Public Notice is given to the electors of the City of Castlegar that nominations for the offices of: Councillor – 1 position, for a two-year term (November 2016 to October 2018), will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service at: Castlegar City Hall,...
Variable rain puts damper on current fire season
A consistent peppering of precipitation at the right time has put a damper on the current fire season and made it one of the quietest in several years. The region bounded by the Southeast Fire Centre — which covers the area extending from the U.S. border in the south to Mica Dam in the north and from the Okanagan Highlands ...
Break-and-enter at Castlegar DQ prompts police to ask public for information
A break-and-enter at the DQ last night has police requesting public assistance and information, according to RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. “On Monday, Aug. 15, Castlegar RCMP responded to a break-and-enter complaint at the Castlegar Dairy Queen, located at 604 18 Street,” Mathew said. “Some time between 10 p.m. on Aug. 14 and 8 ...
Man facing charges in relation to arson-caused wildfires near Stave Lake/Mission
An investigation into a series of deliberately set fires near Stave Lake has resulted in arson charges against one Lower Mainland man. Christopher White, 35, has been charged with three counts of arson, damage to property under Section 434 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Mr. White is making his first court appearance today,...
Trail to get new private practice/ER doc
More than a year after its inception, the province’s Practice Ready Assessment BC (PRA-BC) program continues to benefit residents in Interior Health (IH) by linking rural and remote communities in need with family physicians. Interior Health is pleased to welcome five new family physicians in August and September, one in...
MP to host Town Hall on electoral reform in Castlegar
Richard Cannings, MP (South Okanagan – West Kootenay) is hosting two town hall discussions in September, seeking views and ideas from area residents on electoral reform as part of the government’s consultations on that issue. “I’ve heard from a lot of constituents already about electoral reform and it is clearly a very important...
Regional SAR Teams launch massive training exercise
Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from all over the southeast region of the province will converge on the Slocan Valley for a weekend of training exercises that will put all their skills to the test at West Kootenay SAREX 2016 August 20 – 21. On Saturday, areas around Slocan Park and Pedro Creek forest service road will see...
Body of Quebec teen found near Nakusp
The BC Coroners Service is confirming that the body of a 19-year-old Quebec man who went missing near Nakusp has been found. Zacharie Blouin, 19, went missing the evening of July 27, and was reported missing to police July 28. “He was camping with friends at a forestry campsite near the 5600 block of Hwy 23 North, outside of...
City Abandons Boundary Extension Initiative
Following several years of discussions and negotiations, Trail City Council is abandoning the boundary extension initiative that would have seen the City of Trail’s southern boundary extended into Electoral Area ‘A’, including land from the city’s existing southern boundary through to the Columbia Gardens Industrial Park and...
