RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance to help identify the remains of a man whose body was discovered near Merritt B.C. in late September 2019. The unidentified human remains of an adult male were located in an outdoor area outside of Merritt. The BC Coroners Service was notified of the discovery and is also investigating...

A general overview of discussion items & major decisions from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Board of Directors open regular meeting. The next board meeting is Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. on Zoom. Board to Advocate for Cell Coverage for Paulson The RDKB will send a letter to the Provincial government requesting ...

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary wants residents to know about temporary changes to recycling while transportation routes are closed or slowed due to the recent extreme rainfall and damage to highways. On the Kootenay side of the region including in the municipalities of Fruitvale, Montrose, Trail, Warfield and...

During the recent Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board meeting, Electoral Area C/Christina Lake Director Grace McGregor was re-elected by the board as vice-chair for a fifth consecutive term. McGregor has served as her area’s director since 2005. Also elected was Director Linda Worley as chair by the Regional District...

Grand Forks RCMP witnessed a dramatic reduction in their fall work load compared to the summer increase. In a media release, Grand Forks RCMP said statistical data is being released to highlight the difference between the summer months and the start of fall. From September 1 to October 31, 2021, Grand Forks officers attended...

B.C.’s forest industry is a vital part of the province’s economy said a report released by Vaagen Fibre Canada. Small mills create more jobs per cubic-metre of timber than large forest product producers, keeping economies and communities strong, according to the Interior Lumber Manufacturer’s Association...

Environment Canada has issued a Special weather statement Friday for Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. Environment Canada said heavy rain is expected, with snow accumulations near the summit for Highway 3 Friday morning. “A weather system continues to give heavy rain over Kootenay regions — snow level is currently...

On Monday, Oct. 25, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Trail RCMP, BC Highway Patrol and Emergency Services responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision on Hwy 22 near China Creek, about two kilometres north of Genelle. "Upon arrival, it was determined that a southbound Kia crossed the centre line and collided head on with a northbound...

Effective at noon Pacific Time on Friday, September 24, 2021, the Southeast Fire Centre said in an emailed statement that all open burning will be permitted again in the Boundary fire zone.  The Southeast Fire Centre said this rescind means that campfires, category 2 and 3 open fires, and resource management burning will be...

Richard Cannings is heading back to Ottawa to represent the riding in the South Okanagan-West Kootenay. In an election that mirrored one in 2019, the NDP candidate defeated Helena Konanz of the Conservative Party for the second consecutive time by more than 3,600 (24,759 total) votes. The South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding,...