Leaving scene of accident nets Rossland man almost $1,000 in fines
On Sunday, March 13, at 10 a.m., a frontline Trail RCMP officer responded to a report of a hit and run motor vehicle incident in the 1900 block of Columbia Avenue in Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The officer was informed by a witness that a red 2021 Ford F150 truck had allegedly struck a parked 2012...
Creston RCMP seeking man wanted on warrant with 32 separate charges
Thirty-eight-year-old Chad Meszarosi is wanted for 32 different charges. Meszarosi is facing charges of breach of release order, aggravated assault, assault, firearms offences, uttering threats, driving while prohibited, escape from lawful custody, possessing weapons for dangerous purpose, mischief, forcible confinement, break...
RCMP arrest two men believed responsible for theft of catalytic converter
On February 12,, at approximately 3 a.m., frontline officers with the Castlegar RCMP were conducting patrols at the summit of Bombi Pass, on Hwy 3, where they located a grey Volkswagen with two male occupants. Officers confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Trail on November 26th, 2022. Both men were subsequently...
BC SPCA offers 50% off all adoptions
February is the month for love, and what better expression of love than the unconditional devotion and affection of a four-legged friend? The BC SPCA is offering 50 per cent off all adoption fees from Feb.10 through 26 at its locations throughout the province. The adoption promotion is presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. “We...
Interior Health statement on conviction of former chief medical health officer
Interior Health has issued the following statement in response to the verdict regarding Interior Health’s former chief medical health officer: "Interior Health is now aware of the guilty verdict issued (Feb. 7) regarding Dr. Albert de Villiers. "Given the leadership and public-facing role of the chief medical health officer,...
Gunshots draw police to weapons/drug bust in Warfield
On Jan. 24, 2023, at 12:51 p.m., frontline Trail RCMP officers responded to the sound of several gunshots coming from a rural property located in the 1300 block of Hwy 3B in Warfield, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said officers attend the property and located three men standing in the driveway outside of...
Trail CIBC robbed, police seeking suspect
On Feb. 2 at 3:51 p.m., frontline Trail RCMP officers responded to a robbery that occurred at the downtown CIBC banking branch located in the 1200 block of Bay Avenue, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "A Caucasian man wearing a yellow and gray jacket, sunglasses, blue face mask, and blue latex gloves entered...
LETTER: Eliminate dementia stigma
Dear Editor, With Alzheimer’s Awareness month coming to a close, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. wants to say a big thank you to the people of the West Kootenay for joining forces with us to raise awareness and flipping the script on stigma associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s...
BREAKING: Trail RCMP seek public help finding suspect(s) allegedly following children
Police are asking residents to keep their eyes open for two vehicles involved in two incidents involving suspicious strangers and children, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Jan. 23, at 6 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report of a man driving a dark blue 2014 Chevrolet ...
Two dead, one injured in avalanche near Mount McCrae
An avalanche near Mount McCrae has resulted in the death of two people, and injuries to another, according to RCMP Sgt. Chris Manseau. "On January 23, 2023 at approximately 2:30 p.m. the Revelstoke RCMP were advised of an avalanche that occurred near the Alkolkolex tenure southeast of Revelstoke near an area known as Chocolate...
