Regional News

UPDATED: Driver that left accident scene turns himself in to police

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Wednesday March 22 2023

RCMP said the driver of the GMC pickup truck has been arrested and released on an Undertaking to appear in court on May 31st in Castlegar BC. — RCMP photo

RCMP said police have identified the driver that left the scene of an accident Tuesday, March 21, 2023, near the intersection of Highway 3A and 6 near Playmor.

RCMP had requested public assistance following the accident after the driver of the Grey or Silver ½ ton GMC pickup left the scene of the accident that involved three vehicles.

“The driver of the truck has turned himself in to the Castlegar RCMP after seeing the media release with the photo of his truck,” RCMP said in an emailed statement.

“The investigation is currently on going,” RCMP added.

Threats, online intimidation resulting in postponement of Drag Storytime treated as suspected hate-motivated incidents — NPD

by Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Tuesday March 21 2023

Nelson Police said the department takes a proactive stance against hate crimes and is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all community members.

Nelson Police said Tuesday that the department is stepping up investigations following the recent postponement of the “Drag Storytime Children’s Program” at the Nelson Library on Saturday March 11th, 2023.

The program was cancelled by organizers before the event was schedule to happen after staff and storytellers received threats and online intimidation.

Provincial old growth logging statistics not telling the real story: Prior

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Tuesday March 21 2023

Incomappleux River valley looking downriver; Boyd Creek entering from the left. 1974 — Creative Commons.

The Province of B.C. is ‘logging for extinction’ despite its claims to be reducing logging in old growth forests, claims a long-time Nelson activist.

Tom Prior said the provincial government recent contention that logging of old growth has declined by 42 per cent in B.C. — from an estimated 65,500 hectares in 2015 to 38,300 hectares in 2021 — is not quite as it seems.

Lifeguard shortage to likely shorten pool hours across RDCK

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Tuesday March 21 2023

People are advised to double-check the schedule since information may change quickly — Creative Commons.

A growing shortage of lifeguards in the region has resulted in the reduction of operating hours at the three indoor swimming pools the RDCK operates.

What those reduced hours will be is expected to be shared daily on each facility’s recorded phone greeting, on facility signs, social media and on the regional district’s website. People are advised to double-check the schedule since information may change quickly.

Theft of purse leads to fraud investigation

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Monday March 20 2023

RCMP encourage the public to take steps to deter thefts by removing or hiding valuables.

On March 15, 2023, Grand Forks RCMP were made aware of a theft from a motor vehicle that occurred on March 4, 2023 at the Paulson Cross Country ski area off Highway 3.

Police said that while the driver secured their vehicle, someone came by, broke into the vehicle and stole a purse including credit cards.

After contacting the bank, RCMP said the person discovered that the cards had been used at various locations in Christina Lake and Grand Forks.

Officers are investigating the matter in hopes of identifying a suspect or suspects.

Severe climate events could cost Kootenay economy: report

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Monday March 20 2023

Costs to the provincial economy from last year’s heat dome, wildfires, flooding and landslides could be more than $10.6 billion, making it the most expensive climate disaster in Canadian history.

Up to 60 per cent of some employment sectors in the Kootenay region could suffer labour market losses due to the effects of wildfire and climate disaster, according to a report from an independent think tank.

A Climate Reckoning: The economic costs of BC’s extreme weather in 2021, provides an estimate of the total economic costs associated with 2021’s back-to-back extreme weather events, including a breakdown for the Kootenay region by job sector.  

Hints of recession echo through chambers of economy in city as year moves on

by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Sunday March 19 2023

The executive director of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce was not adamant that there would be an economic downturn in the city as the year moved on, but he said there were some suggestions it could happen — Chamber Facebook photo.

There are signs that a recession could be settling in for Nelsonites in 2023, according to the top executive with the city’s chamber of commerce.

Tom Thomson, executive director of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, was not adamant that there would be an economic downturn in the city as the year moved on, but he said there were some suggestions it could happen.

With inflation still soaring and interest rates breaking records, it’s natural to assume it might just continue through the year, he said, and that’s bad for business.

Final concert of Selkirk Pro-Musica season coming to Capitol Theatre

by Contributor on Friday March 17 2023

The two hands of percussionist Rod Thomas Squance and the four hands of Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann join together to perform a six-handed musical marvel. — Submitted photo

Selkirk Pro-Musica is proud to present its final concert of the 2022-23 season with Percussiano3 – “A Sound Feast of Percussion and Piano”.

The group will perform at the Capitol Theatre, 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 30. Tickets are available through the Capitol Theatre box office.

The two hands of percussionist Rod Thomas Squance and the four hands of Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann join together to perform a six-handed musical marvel.

Four teams remain in hunt for KIJHL Title

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Friday March 17 2023

Beaver Valley meets Kimberley and Revelstoke hosts Princeton in the Conference Finals.

The Final Four in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League begins Friday in Kimberley and Revelstoke.

The Beaver Valley Nitehawks and Kimberley Dynamiters begin the best-of-seven Kootenay Conference Final in the Bavarian City while in the Okanagan Conference defending KIJHL champion Revelstoke Grizzlies host the Princeton Posse.

“We’re confident in our playing style and systems and we know exactly how we have to play every game,” said Hawks netminder Connor Stojan, who backstopped Beaver Valley to a 4-3 series victory in the Neil Murdoch Final.

Leaving scene of accident nets Rossland man almost $1,000 in fines

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Thursday March 16 2023

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 Chevrolet Cruz car. The truck and car both sustained damage from the collision," Wicentowich said.

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