Castlegar RCMP are on the lookout for a early-morning thief who lifted a set of tires and rims last week from the Hyundai dealership in the Sunflower City. Castlegar RCMP said officers responded at 5 a.m. to a to a theft at the local dealership where a witness observed theft from a vehicle in the […]

Grand Forks RCMP have taken a man into custody following numerous reports of a man in a truck allegedly in possession of a shotgun. RCMP said in a media release that during the past few days, residents have made reports regarding a male in a black truck allegedly in possession of a shotgun. RCMP said […]

Trail and Greater District RCMP said officers responded to a report of men suffering gunshot wounds over the weekend. In the weekly media release, Trail and Greater District RCMP said at approximately 1.22 a.m. Saturday, August 17, police responded to a report that two men has sustained gunshot wounds after they were dropped off at […]

A dedicated group of elders in British Columbia is issuing a heartfelt call to action for National Seniors Day on October 1. The Suzuki Elders and SPEC Elders (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation), in collaboration with the national organization Seniors for Climate and seniors across Canada, are mobilizing for Seniors Climate Action Day to address the […]

The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Wetlands Institute workshop, a unique and immersive seven-day training event provided by our Wetland Education Program. This exceptional opportunity is offered at no charge to B.C. applicants with wetland or watershed projects that benefit the province. This workshop is ideal for consultants, planners, members […]

Trail RCMP are investigating a neighbour assault on August 10, 2024, in the 1200 block of Columbia Avenue. RCMP said that at 9:11 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to an assault in progress between two women. RCMP said a 35-year-old Trail woman allegedly assaulted her neighbour, 25-year-old Trail woman, during a […]

The Victoria Street Bridge in downtown Trail appears to have escaped structural damage following a fire Tuesday evening Trail and Greater District RCMP said in a media release. Trail and Greater District RCMP said that on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 8:38 p.m. RCMP officers and Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue responded to a fire […]

An audit of the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) program and timber sale licence (TSL) holders in the Boundary Timber Supply Area portion of the BCTS Kootenay Business Area has found significant issues with road and bridge maintenance. The Forest Practices Board conducted the full-scope compliance audit of all BCTS and TSL holders’ forestry activities carried […]

Economic and community development will now work hand-in-hand in the South Kootenay region as two long-standing organizations merge to increase efficiencies and opportunities under a non-profit structure. The Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC) is amalgamating with its non-profit parent organization, the Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society (LCCDTS). This restructure means one entity will handle […]

On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report a large male moose has been wandering around for approximately one week in downtown Rossland. A photograph of the moose was taken near a business by a local entrepreneur. Please do not attempt to feed or provide the moose with any […]