Wanted man now facing laundry list of charges thanks to observant cop
On Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer was on a routine patrol when he observed wanted person Peter Burgie driving a truck on Main Street, in Fruitvale, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the officer believed that Burgie spotted the officer and his marked police vehicle after […]
Salon trip nets Castlegar couple $2 mill jackpot
Sharon McFadden returned home with a lot more than just a fresh new hairdo upon purchasing a BC/49 ticket on a whim, netting her and her husband Gordon the game’s top prize of $2 million. “If it wasn’t for the haircut, I wouldn’t have bought the ticket,” Sharon explained. The couple was at home when […]
Key Ceremony event for new Castlegar Habitat for Humanity Build Project
On Friday Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC celebrated the completion of their new affordable housing project in Castlegar that will house four families. The keys to the homes are being presented to the selected families in celebration of their new homeownership journey. These families will be given the opportunity to achieve the dream of affordable […]
RCMP Recruiting is coming to the West Kootenays
On Oct. 12, 2023, RCMP Recruiters will be in Castlegar and Nelson. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the RCMP will be participating in the Selkirk College Career Fair in the Castlegar Campus gym. At 5pm, RCMP Recruiters will hold a Mandatory Career Presentation in room P303 at Selkirk College’s 10th Street Campus in Nelson. […]
Grant Thornton Boosts Support for Selkirk College Indigenous Students
Helping Indigenous learners achieve post-secondary ambitions at Selkirk College is the aim of a $5,000 donation by Castlegar’s Grant Thornton office. Presented at the beginning of the fall semester, the local office of the national professional services firm continued its ongoing support of the Selkirk College Foundation with fresh funds targeting support for Indigenous students […]
Man arrested with loaded firearm in Creston
On September 27, 2023, police were called to a disturbance at a residence in Creston. Officers arrested the man, 19-year-old Zachary Muise, for allegedly breaching his conditions for being at the residence. Officers located a loaded firearm on Muise when he was arrested. Muise was held in custody and is facing multiple charges. “I am […]
New Facility Support Dog at Trail RCMP Victim Services
Ireland is our new Facility Support Dog at RCMP Victim Services at the Trail and Greater District Detachment. She is a black lab/golden retriever cross and was purpose-bred and specially chosen for her new working role. Ireland was raised and trained by the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides […]
Legal action to be taken against rave organizers
The owners of Slocan Valley properties where two raves were held this summer may find themselves facing a judge for having the events take place. The RDCK board of directors approved moving forward with legal action against the owners at the in-camera portion of the board’s August meeting. The ‘Labour of Love’ and ‘High Frequency’ raves were […]
Crash claims life of 20-yr-old Castlegar man
On Saturday, Sept. 16, at 8:35 p.m., Castlegar RCMP were alerted to a motor vehicle collision that occurred approximately 10 kilometers on the Deer Park Forest Service Road. A witness reported seeing a vehicles lights after hearing the sound of trees breaking which alerted them to the collision. The witness drove to an area where […]
Castlegar house target of arson — RCMP
Castlegar RCMP are currently investigating a suspicious house fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning in the Sunflower City. RCMP said at that approximately 1 a.m., on September 12, 2023 a resident in the 2900 block of 5th Avenue in Castlegar, BC observed fire coming from his neighbour’s property. RCMP said the witness and […]
