Craving Cat Cuddles? See the SPCA.
Love watching cat videos? How about having a cat of your very own to watch, instead? Now, for a limited time only, you can get all the fun and cat cuddles for half the price, from the BC SPCA. From July 18-26, the BC SPCA is holding a cat adoption promotion at all of its locations across B.C. to encourage animal lovers to...
Coroner releases name of man killed in Fruitvale crash
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died after a motor vehicle incident near Fruitvale on July 14. He is Michael Joseph McIsaac, aged 26, of Fruitvale, a small community about 16 kilometres east of Trail. McIsaac was driving his vehicle on Highway 3B just outside the town about 2 p.m. on July 14,...
Pilot who crashed plane at Cold Lake Airshow was a frequent flyer at Nelson Flightfest
Members of the Nelson Pilots Association are mourning the loss of a pilot who crashed Sunday afternoon at the Cold Lake Air Show in Alberta. Bruce Evans, a Calgary-based pilot was flying his T-28 Trojan aircraft when he crashed around 2 p.m. MT. “(Bruce) was a very professional airman . . . flew by the book,” said Case Grypma...
UPDATE: The RCMP found a missing local man, who is now home
Thanks to local police, who just dropped off at his home the man who was missing, according to his son-in-law. Our warmest congratulations to both his family and our local RCMP. Previous coverage: This is from Cpl. Devon Reid, of the Trail RCMP, and picture is, as yet not available: On 2016-July-15, a 67-year-old male from ...
Fatal vehicle crash in Fruitvale; Coroner to investigate
Police are providing little information about a fatal accident in Fruitvale Thursday, as the Coroner and police investigate the causes of the crash. The police release in its entirety is as follows: "On 2016-07-14, at approximately (2 p.m.) a serious motor vehicle crash between a pickup truck and commercial tractor/trailer ...
June overdose death numbers show increase
Updated statistics from the BC Coroners Service show the number of illicit drug overdose deaths among B.C. residents has increased. The total number of overdose deaths for June 2016 was 56, an increase from 43 in May 2016. A total of 371 overdose deaths have been reported from January to June 2016. The most recent fentanyl-related...
Tractor-trailer accident near Paulson Bridge shuts down Highway 3
The Paulson Bridge is becoming a very dangerous stretch of highway for semi trailer drivers. For the second time in less than two months there has been an accident involving a semi tractor & trailer near the Paulson Bridge, which, according to Drive BC, has closed Highway 3 in both directions. "I was just in Christina...
Violent woman with axe disarmed by local cops
The Castlegar RCMP arrested a violent and distraught woman in Robson BC, without injury to the woman or attending officers on Saturday morning. Reports had been received that the woman was damaging a home with an axe. On July 9, at approximately 11:09 a.m., the Castlegar RCMP were called to an address in Robson, where an...
Cadets of 841 Squadron hold annual ceremonial review
On Tuesday, 07 June 2016, 841 Grand Forks Boundary Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets held its Annual Ceremonial Review. The cadets of 841 Squadron were led by Warrant Officer Second Class Zoe Lawson as they were inspected by Grand Forks Legion President Joe Tatangelo. The Cadet held their parade at the Grand Forks Airport. ...
Grand Forks and Castlegar students win Interfor scholarship
Nine British Columbia students have received $2,000 each this year through Interfor Corporation’s Dal Shemko Memorial Scholarship to help them achieve their academic and career goals. Grand Forks', Connor Hawes, is one of the lucky recipients. Hawes, who attends Grand Forks Secondary School in Grand Forks, plans to go to the...