Tragic end to search for missing Trail woman
The Trail and Greater District RCMP is regretfully confirming that Ida Cragnolini, the 70-year-old woman who was reported missing on Sunday Nov. 20, was located Tuesday morning, deceased. At this time there are no indications of foul play being involved in her death. The Trail RCMP is continuing to assist the BC Coroners...
LETTERS: Rebels executive needs more accountability
Dear Editor/Public: During the last year I have been asking questions of the Castlegar Hockey Society's executive (Rebel executive). I attended the AGM, became a Member in Good Standing and have continued to ask questions, which is my right and my obligation, to make sure this executive is acting in a responsible manner. I ...
Save Money, Reduce Pollution? Ride-Share!
The Kootenay Rideshare website, hosted by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, will be re-launched with new features on November 29. The new website address is: https://kootenay.ride-share.org/ The Kootenay Rideshare website is free for users and has helped over 15,000 people carpool, creating community connections, and reducing...
Smokies to sport 'staches to support men's cancer research
Fans and players will be sporting moustaches this Friday when the Trail Smoke Eaters skate hard to raise funds and awareness for men’s cancer research. The team is giving full proceeds from a puck toss and donating $1 from every ticket sold to the Canadian Cancer Society. Children under 12 are free and encouraged to come out...
UPDATED: Missing Trail man located
A Trail man missing since Nov. 4 has been found, safe and sound, according to Trail top cop Sgt. Darren Oelke. He said the man was located by Regina City Police on Nov. 20. His family has been notified of his whereabouts. Previous coverage: A Trail man for whom police are looking, to ensure his well-being, was last seen Nov....
UPDATED: Search expands for missing Trail woman
The search continues for 70-year-old Ida Cragnolini, a Trail woman suffering from dementia who went missing Sunday afternoon, according to RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke. “Last night, there were 176 registered volunteers out searching,” Oelke said, explaining Cragnolini was last seen at roughly 12:45 p.m., when she left her home near...
Floodgates could open on rural pot shops, councillor warns
Nelson’s debate over cannabis dispensaries spilled over into the monthly Regional District of Central Kootenay meeting last Thursday, when a director raised concerns that pot shops could soon spring up in the regional district. Area G Director Hans Cunningham noted the City had recently tried to pass zoning amendments to...
UPDATED: Nelson Police report missing girl located
Nelson Police Department would like to thank the public for helping in the locating of a missing local girl. "(The missing person advisory has been) rescinded as the missing person has been located alive and well," said Sergeant Nate Holt. "As always, thank you for your assistance." Nelson Police ask for public assistance in...
Can Medical Marijuana Aid Recovery From Alcoholism and Drug Addiction?
A new study from UBC suggests that marijuana, long feared by some as a "gateway" to drug abuse generally, may be able to act as a gateway in the other direction: it could have a medical use in helping people recover from alcoholism and opioid addiction. But more research is needed. “Research suggests that people may be...
Trail Rotary donates $10,000 for Riverfront Centre
The Rotary Club of Trail has made a generous donation of $10,000 to the Trail Riverfront Centre, the City’s soon-to-be new constructed integrated library and museum. Rotary’s donation to the City of Trail will help offset the capital cost of construction for the building and will be acknowledged with a designated “Rotary...
