Castlegar man charged with arson
The Castlegar RCMP along with the Castlegar Fire Department have responded to a volume of suspicious fires that are believed to have been deliberately set in Castlegar parks, forested areas, and on one occasion inside the bathroom of a local business, according to Castlegar RCMP NCO/ic Sgt. Monty Taylor. He said in one of...
Grants will support local organizations in delivering vital programs for people in the West Kootenays says MLA Conroy
Local organizations will continue to deliver programs that improve people’s quality of life thanks to nearly $61 million in Community Gaming Grants for human and social services, says New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy. “Organizations providing services like childcare and social supports are crucial to our community,” said Katrine...
BC Coroners Service announces inquest into death of Waylon Jesse Edey
A coroner’s inquest into the death of Waylon Jesse Edey will begin on Aug. 28, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at the Nelson Law Courts, 320 Ward St. The death of Edey, 39, was reported to the BC Coroners Service by Castlegar RCMP on Jan. 29, 2015. Under Section 18(2) of the Coroners Act, inquests are mandatory for any deaths that occur...
The natural swimming ponds at Castlegar’s Millennium Park now open
The natural swimming ponds at Castlegar’s Millennium Park are now open. The ponds were voluntarily closed on May 25, 2023, following tests showing the presence of chlorine. Chlorine is a chemical element used for disinfectants and bleaches. “We are very happy to be able to open the ponds in time for the long weekend,” says ...
NEW DRUG ALERT Trail and surrounding area
Interior Health has issued an ADDITIONAL DRUG ALERT for Trail after a samples are believed to be connected with multiple drug poisoning events in the community causing paranoia, disorientation and decreased mobility in addition to loss of consciousness. Samples are being sent for further analysis as they contained unidentified...
Rossland kids learn what keeps the City going
Rossland’s Public Works department put on an entertaining and educational day for Grade Four classes in Rossland on Thursday, June 15, and the kids loved it. They had an opportunity to suggest names for the snowplow pictured above; they got to play with a heavy-duty leaf (and whatever else gets in its way) blower,...
UPDATE: Authorities have found the body of Greg Gritchin, no foul play suspected
The 55-year-old man reported missing on June 14, 2023, has been located. Unfortunately, on June 15, 2023, he was found deceased as a result of non-suspicious circumstance in Castlegar, BC. RCMP wish to thank the media and public for their assistance. Previous coverage: On Wednesday, June 14 at 10 a.m., a frontline Trail ...
Phased reopening planned for Highway 4
Highway 4 is expected to open to limited travel as early as the weekend of June 24-25, 2023, after a wildfire closed the route on June 6. Safety for people driving the highway is the top priority. The roadway will reopen only when it is safe for drivers. Assessment of dangerous trees and slope stability is ongoing with work...
Castlegar RCMP investigating suspicious fire at Millennium Park
On June 4, at 12:05 p.m., the Castlegar RCMP received a report of a grass fire by the bike park in Millennium Park in Castlegar, according to Castlegar Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio. He said the fire was extinguished by the Castlegar Fire Department before it could reach any woods or structures, leaving a large patch of burnt...
You’re invited to celebrate Canada Day at Gyro Park in Trail
The Kiwanis & Rotary Clubs of Trail and the City of Trail invite everyone to celebrate Canada Day on Saturday, July 1 at Gyro Park with family-friendly activities from 10 am to 2 pm. A celebratory fireworks show will be scheduled for that evening at Gyro Park, if the current fire ban is lifted. Event-goers can...
