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On this week's Trail police blotter: a crash by the Columbia River Skywalk results in charges assault and weapons charges against the driver; a bunch of stolen items are recovered from a truck in a ditch in Rossland; and police are called when a woman tries to place a "Straight Pride" sticker in a local business.
A 42-year-old Trail man is facing five charges after a crash in the 1700 block of Columbia Avenue in East Trail, directly in front of the entrance to the Columbia […]
A truck filled with stolen goods including chainsaws and a e-bike was pulled over Sunday at Summit Lake.
One man and three women have been arrested after RCMP stopped a truck with $15,000 worth of stolen goods. RCMP say Sunday morning, a suspicious vehicle was reported to them […]
Police are looking for witnesses and dashcam footage after a pedestrian was struck and killed near Blueberry on Friday morning.
RCMP are looking for witnesses and dascham video as they investigate the death of a pedestrian on Highway 22 near Blueberry on Friday morning. RCMP say the victim was a […]
Elaine Pura is retiring at the end of the month as executive director of Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC. Click the link to find out how her role will be filled.
Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC will be shuffling its management with the retirement of executive director Elaine Pura at the end of the year. “We are tremendously grateful for Elaine’s […]
The highway between Castlegar and Trail won't reopen for a few hours following an unspecified incident this morning.
A “vehicle incident” has resulted in the closure of Highway 22 between Trowelex Road and 201st Avenue. DriveBC indicates the major route between Castlegar and Trail is not expected to […]
A schematic design has been unveiled to transform the look of the Trail Memorial Centre and better use neglected areas of the building.
Trail city council has heard a pitch to restore the Memorial Centre’s prominence. Architect Matthew Stanley has been working with city staff on a schematic design and considering ways of […]
The company that provides electricity to much of the West Kootenay says increased demand and rising wholesale prices will result in a 6.74 per cent rate increase as of Jan. 1.
FortisBC says the rising cost of wholesale power and greater demands on its system will mean a 6.74 per cent general rate increase as of Jan. 1. The BC Utilities […]
Official recognition this week for one of the driving forces behind the Friends of the Rossland Range.
For his work leading the Friends of the Rossland Range, the City of Rossland has named Kim Deane the recipient of its 2023 Community Contributor Award. Deane was nominated under […]
Charges have been approved against a Castlegar man accused of breaking into a Genelle home that later burned down in a suspicious fire.
A Castlegar man is facing break and enter charges following a suspicious fire that destroyed a trailer in Genelle. The fire broke out Nov. 30 around 3 a.m. in the […]
If you have a family member with mental illness, the BC Schizophrenia Society offers programs that can help.
The woman who runs a regional education program for people who have family members with mental illness encourages anyone who needs help to get in touch with her. “Often family […]
On this week's Trail RCMP blotter: police seek a man following a crash in October; another man is accused of punching an officer; a woman nearly hits a police car; and another woman has a close call on icy roads.
Trail RCMP say charges have been approved against a man accused of fleeing from police and crashing his car in October. Jarrid Richard Constantin, 44, faces counts of fleeing from […]
Good news for local lakes and rivers.
For the 11th year in a row, waterbodies in the West Kootenay remain free of invasive zebra and quagga mussels. The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society made the announcement today, […]
A local MP says if the Conservatives hoped to get under the skin of the Liberals and NDP through a 30-hour voting session, it didn't work.
A local MP says a 30-hour vote in the House of Commons turned out to be a lot less onerous than he expected and even enjoyable at times. “In a […]
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner says the City of Trail was right to withhold a code-of-conduct investigation involving the mayor.
The City of Trail was entitled not to disclose an investigator’s report into code-of-conduct violations by mayor Colleen Jones, according to BC’s independent privacy body. A third-party investigator found Jones […]
A draft recreation plan for Fruitvale, Montrose, and the rest of the Beaver Valley says priorities should include upgrades to the arena and turning the Montrose Village Square into an indoor play space.
Upgrading the Fruitvale arena, turning the Montrose Village Square into an indoor play space, and developing off-leash dog parks should be among the Beaver Valley’s recreation priorities, according to a […]
The City of Castlegar is waiting for the repair estimate on one of its trucks before deciding how to get calcium on the roads ahead of snowfalls.
A key piece of Castlegar’s ice and snow management equipment is out of service. Operations manager Samuel Shine told city council Monday the calcium chloride truck was in a traffic […]
Home sales were down in our region in November compared both to the previous month and the same time last year.
Residential real estate sales in the Kootenay-Boundary dropped last month, along with average prices and new listings. The Association of Interior Realtors says November saw 171 sales recorded, a 13.6 […]
Blood lead levels are now the lowest they have ever been among kids in Trail, although still higher than kids who don't live around a smelter.
Average blood lead level tests in kids aged six to 36 months in Trail and Rivervale stood at 2.1 micrograms per decilitre this year, an all-time low. According to a […]
All the rain over the last few days has not been helpful for local ski hills.
Red Mountain has pushed back its opening day by a week. The Rossland ski hill said on its website that after assessing current conditions and forecast they now plan to […]
The regional airport's reliability streak was snapped last month.
Eight flights were cancelled at the West Kootenay Regional Airport in November, resulting in a 76 per cent reliability rating. “We definitely got hurt earlier in the month with a […]
Castlegar Mayor Maria McFaddin thinks it's time to appeal to the attorney general and solicitor general to stamp out the city's rash of suspicious fires.
Castlegar’s mayor wants her council to give her the go-ahead to appeal to provincial authorities about a rash of suspicious fires in the community this year. Maria McFaddin presented a […]
A man who was among the Sons of Freedom Doukhobors taken away from their parents in the 1950 says he's disappointed but not that surprised at the latest delay in receiving a government apology.
Last week’s postponement of a government apology to Sons of Freedom Doukhobor children sent to residential school in the 1950s came as a disappointment but no surprise to one of […]
While no decisions have been made yet, Castlegar will consider spending another $10,000 to add more animal control hours to the dog park and up to $5,000 on an education campaign.
Castlegar city council will look at adding extra patrols of the dog park in Millennium Park and funding an education campaign during upcoming budget talks. Council approved councillor Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff’s […]
A man who tried to give Trail RCMP the slip didn't get very far.
Trail RCMP say a man who tried to take off from them didn’t get very far. Police say Sunday at 5 p.m. an officer noticed a 35-year-old man in the […]
You'll soon have to refer to Tyleen Underwood as "your honour."
A veteran local lawyer will soon be joining the bench. The Ministry of the Attorney-General announced today that Tyleen Underwood has been appointed a BC Provincial Court judge effective Jan. […]
Saturday's snowfall resulted in several crashes. This was one of the most serious.
Two local people involved in a crash in Trail were taken to hospital with head injuries following the first big dump of snow of the season. RCMP say they were […]
Water rates will go up 4.3 per cent in Castlegar next year and sewer rates 6.3 per cent.
Castlegar households will pay about $18 more for water and $24 more for sewer services in 2024. City council approved the increases this week. Chief financial officer Ola Oladele recommended […]
Trail city council has agreed to up its financial support for the local arts council. Most of the money will flow through to other groups through small project grants.
Trail city council has approved a funding boost for the local arts council, increasing its annual grant from $5,000 to $25,000. “There’s still a long way to go, but this […]
No injuries in a house fire in Trail this morning.
The cause of a house fire in Trail this morning is under investigation by firefighters and RCMP. Regional Fire and Rescue said it was called at 2:11 a.m. to 138 […]
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A little late posting this one but check out the interview with Steve Marc and Jayne Karma Lamo! You can also hear Steve's new single Dandelion Seed! #shoplocal #supportlocal #listenlocal
Checkout the lawn mower races at Glacier's Edge Motorsports . It came down to the wire... a #photofinish
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Join us for #CampDay at Tim Hortons in Trail. 100% of coffee proceeds today go to the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. #camp #kids #coffee #tims
@shsscoyotes Class of 2023 Valedictorian Paige McFadden talks about the honour and her thoughts for the future. #WeLoveLocal #Grad #graduation #TheGoat
Kaulin, a graduating student from @shsscoyotes stopped by to fill us in on the Grad Parade happening this Saturday from 1-2pm. #SupportLocal #WeLoveLocal #localradio #highschool #grad #Castlegar
Reiss Zibin Music stopped by the studio to talk about her new single #BurningAllMyExesThings and upcoming show at Tailout Brewing Jun 17th. #SupportLocal #ListenLocal #LocalMusic #LocalRadio #Local #TheGoat
Kootenay Jack of Selkirk Mountain Music Society stopped by to talk about all the amazing local acts performing on their mobile stage this weekend at Beaver Valley May Days. Hear what he has to say here. #shoplocal #supportlocal #listenlocal #keeponrockin #localartist #local #localradio
Riston Turner of the Mellow Rows talks about the awesome rock show happening this Saturday in Castlegar at the Portugese Hall! Check out the event page here: https://fb.me/e/4IxuyATJc #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #ListenLocal #LocalRadio #LocalMusic
It's Finally here! Arcana Kings new release “Soldier On”. Johnny McCuaig stopped by to talk about it. It’s a track they wrote together with Canadian soldiers in the creative writing program at https://www.soldieron.ca. Forces members poured their thoughts on paper expressing the challenges and triumphs of active service and combat duty. The band created a song and music video that brought the idea to life. It’s a powerful story created with a unique partnership between soldiers and musicians. Get your copy today: https://arcanakings.bandcamp.com/track/soldier-on #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #ListenLocal #LocalMusic #TheGoat #RockShow
Rhyan Johnstone of Broken City Band talks about the new band and upcoming gigs, including a fundraiser at The Royal - Nelson this Friday for the West Kootenay Teeth Clinic. #SupportLocal #ListenLocal #TheGoat #RockShow
Amber Smith stopped by to tell us about her talent show fundraiser for Devon Kilgour happening this Saturday at Mt. Sentinel secondary school at 3pm. Admission is by donation and all proceeds go to Devon's family to help with medical and travel expenses. Mount Sentinel Academy PM - Performance and Media #SupportLocal #fundraising #talentshow
#McHappyDay buy socks, shades and a t shirt today to support #RMHC and the new NIC unit at KBRH. #supportlocal
Check out the car show at Spring Fling today till 5pm. #lovelocal #TheGoat
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Kelly Hall of #Castlegar rode across America on a bike to raise awareness and funds for #Epilepsy. Hear her talk about the amazing trek, her goals, cool things she saw on the journey and more. Donate to her cause http://www.gofundme.com/f/rideforepilepsy #supportlocal #ListenLocal #local #superstar #amazing #awareness #epilepsyawareness
What would you like to update in your home? Comment below for a chance to win a $50 gift card from The Brick Castlegar. #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #ListenLocal #LoveLocal
Hannah Noad from the SHSS Graduating class of 2023 stopped by to talk about their Spring Flowers fundraiser. Listen to the Goat online anytime at https://radioplayer.vistaradio.ca/ckqr/index.html #TheGoatRocks #GetYourRockOn #KeepOnRockin #Castlegar #Trail #local #Rock #RockShow #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #ListenLocal #LocalRadio #SHSS #graduation #graduation2023 #fundraiser
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