Witnesses sought in assault near boat launch in Slocan
The Slocan Lake RCMP are seeking assistance from the public after a woman was reported to have been assaulted on a boat near the boat launch in Slocan, according to Const. Alan Van Hussen. "Police were called on July 21 just after 6 p.m.," he said. "The female and the male suspect had since departed, police were advised...
Plans for Lynch Creek North move ahead
Work has started in Lynch Creek North, where 90 hectares of forests are slated for timber harvesting in the coming months by BC Timber Sales (BCTS). Of those hectares, 64 are near the Gladstone Forest Service Road, which is currently being upgraded to allow logging trucks safe access. The road is scheduled to be decomissioned...
GF Search and Rescue left incommunicado after theft
The Grand Forks Search and Rescue team has been left with limited resources after a thief made off with 12 radios, their batteries and six tracking units. "It's the most important stuff," said Barry Savitskoff, GFSAR search manager, on the importance of the equipment. The equipment is used to communicate to their command...
Coroners Service identifies Trail drowning victim
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who was found deceased in the Columbia River on July 18. The man is Andrew Lee Evans, aged 28, from Fruitvale. Evans was witnessed entering the Columbia River by RCMP officers on July 10, and was seen to be experiencing difficulties before being swept away by strong...
Kettle River Community Garden to show off drip irrigation and water conservation
The Kettle River Community Garden will soon be showing off how to use drip irrigation to save water and grow healthier plants, thanks to a grant from the Rotary Club of Grand Forks and the Rotary Foundation. The grant enables the Community Garden to install a drip irrigation system and demonstrate water conservation techniques...
LIBRARY MUSINGS: Find out what everyone else is reading at the library
Hi Folks! We’re at the midway point of the year, so I’ve put together a list of the most popular books and DVDs of 2013 (by number of times they were checked out from the library): Most popular Books of 2013 Shiver (Karen Robards) Notorious Nineteen (Janet Evanovich) 419 (Will Ferguson) Calculated in Death (J.D. Robb) Six...
Boundary Women's Coalition introduces new counsellor and two new programs
The Boundary Women’s Coalition announces the addition of two new programs; Stopping the Violence Counselling Program and Outreach Services. The services are free and confidential. Ciel Sander is the new Stopping the Violence Counsellor in this area. She provides a safe and confidential place to talk for women who have...
Justin Trudeau to visit Trail and Nelson within the week
Prime ministerial hopeful Justin Trudeau and his family will be in Nelson and Trail for informal meet-and-greets in less than a week, according to Southern Interior Liberal Riding Association president Dan Ashman. Ashman said Trudeau will be in Lakeside Park in Nelson on Sunday at around 5 p.m. and in Trail's Gyro Park at 2...
Wildfires a concern in hot dry weather
It's hot and dry in the Boundary area and this means that wildfires are an ongoing concern. On July 8, an open fire ban was initiated by the Southeast Fire Centre. This means that pretty much everything except controlled campfires are banned including burning waste and grass fields. Some people may even be surprised to learn...
Locals get illuminated at annual fair
The fourth annual Illuminesence Wellness and Artisan was held July 13 with about 50 people checking out what locals have to offer. Massage therapists, astrology readers, tarot card readers and yoga instructors were just some of the booths that made up the 10 vendors at the fair. The fair was smaller than hoped, but visitors...
