Kootenays

Cadets during leadership training at Camp Tweedsmuir. Photo: Lt(N) Llora McTeer

West Kootenay air cadets learn leadership skills

Last weekend at Camp Tweedsmuir around 40 cadets spent days practicing skills

Cadets during leadership training at Camp Tweedsmuir. Photo: Lt(N) Llora McTeer
About 40 Trail Youth Baseball parents, coaches and players turned up at Jason Bay Field at Butler Park on Tuesday evening to wake the field for baseball season and the U18 Trail Orioles home opener this Saturday. See Orioles story on Pg. 7. Photo: Jim Bailey

East Trail park ready to play ball, but no lights for another year

The installation of lights at Butler Park will be delayed for another year

About 40 Trail Youth Baseball parents, coaches and players turned up at Jason Bay Field at Butler Park on Tuesday evening to wake the field for baseball season and the U18 Trail Orioles home opener this Saturday. See Orioles story on Pg. 7. Photo: Jim Bailey
The woman’s symptoms continued to escalate into severe drug psychosis, paranoia, and she ran onto a busy roadway in the presence of police. Photo: Unsplash

Trail RCMP: Drug decriminalization leading to extraordinary calls

Adults 18+ are not subject to criminal charges for possession of up to 2.5 gm of certain drugs

The woman’s symptoms continued to escalate into severe drug psychosis, paranoia, and she ran onto a busy roadway in the presence of police. Photo: Unsplash
Police are asking for tips to identify two people, in a grey truck (no front licence plate) suspected to be involved in the theft of two motorcycles valued at close to $23,000. The Fruitvale theft is suspected to have occurred between 4:19 a.m. and 6:22 a.m., April 15. Photo via Trail RCMP

Update: $23,000 theft from Fruitvale business has police pleading for tips

“This is a local small business, and this theft has hit them hard financially.”

Police are asking for tips to identify two people, in a grey truck (no front licence plate) suspected to be involved in the theft of two motorcycles valued at close to $23,000. The Fruitvale theft is suspected to have occurred between 4:19 a.m. and 6:22 a.m., April 15. Photo via Trail RCMP
“No one was injured during this event despite it being a high-risk situation for all involved,” says Sgt. Wicentowich referring to a high-rope rescue near the Trail hospital Easter Sunday. Photo: Trail RCMP

2023 starts with calls up for Trail RCMP assistance

Stats show detachment calls at 1,324; last year the number stood at 1,163

“No one was injured during this event despite it being a high-risk situation for all involved,” says Sgt. Wicentowich referring to a high-rope rescue near the Trail hospital Easter Sunday. Photo: Trail RCMP
The ballet component of the Kootenay Festival of the Arts took to the stage at The Bailey Theatre, April 13. Photo: Jim Bailey

Talent returns to Trail for Kootenay Festival of the Arts

Kootenay Festival of the Arts invites all to a highlight concert April 23 at 2 p.m.

The ballet component of the Kootenay Festival of the Arts took to the stage at The Bailey Theatre, April 13. Photo: Jim Bailey
Jenn Penney, program manager, Trail and Greater District RCMP Victim Services. Photo: Submitted

Greater Trail RCMP Victim Services provides crisis response, support

April 16 to April 22 is recognized across the province as Prevention of Violence Against Women Week

Jenn Penney, program manager, Trail and Greater District RCMP Victim Services. Photo: Submitted
Murmuration by Winlaw artist Peter Vogelaar, winner of the 2022 People’s Choice Award. Photo: David R. Gluns

Purchase, lease or sponsor a Castlegar Sculpturewalk piece

Last year’s sculptures will be coming down in the next few weeks

Murmuration by Winlaw artist Peter Vogelaar, winner of the 2022 People’s Choice Award. Photo: David R. Gluns
Cougar seen lower right. Photo provided by the Trail RCMP

Police warn cougar spotted in Trail neighbourhood

Trail RCMP recommend taking precautions, such as keeping pets inside at night

Cougar seen lower right. Photo provided by the Trail RCMP
On April 2, the Colombo Lodge held the annual Sante Berno annual red wine competition. Photo: Submitted

Trail lodge raises a glass, or three, of vino rosso

John Borsato was first place winner; James Niblow, second; and Gene Gambin, third

On April 2, the Colombo Lodge held the annual Sante Berno annual red wine competition. Photo: Submitted
Gary taking a nap. Photo via the Trail RCMP

Trail police report an alleged dognapping

Gary is in the care of the West Kootenay BC SPCA

Gary taking a nap. Photo via the Trail RCMP
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Mudslide east of Fruitvale last week

Creekside Park and the footbridge remain closed until further notice

Photo: RCMP
Photo: RCMP

Gang enforcement team seizes drugs and weapons in Fruitvale

CFSEU-BC is headquartered in Metro Vancouver, based out of the RCMP “E” Division

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From the $2 million grant stream, the City of Trail is receiving almost $94,000 to purchase an electric vehicle and charging station. Photo: John Arendt
From the $2 million grant stream, the City of Trail is receiving almost $94,000 to purchase an electric vehicle and charging station. Photo: John Arendt
Todd Wallace has lived with Parkinson’s disease for 10 years. Photo: Jackie Jonkheid

West Kootenay man reflects on 10 years living with Parkinson’s disease

Today (April 11) is recognized as World Parkinson’s Day

Todd Wallace has lived with Parkinson’s disease for 10 years. Photo: Jackie Jonkheid
Blue Camas in a Kootenay field. Photo: Kayla Tillapaugh

Learn about local flora with the Kootenay Native Plant Society

Society offering a Zoom presentation, Camas day in Castlegar, and Critter Day at Beaver Creek

Blue Camas in a Kootenay field. Photo: Kayla Tillapaugh
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Gunshot victim dropped off at Trail hospital awake, but remains in serious condition

As of April 5, Trail RCMP sergeant says the investigation is ongoing and no one is in custody

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Dominic Ethier is wanted by Squamish RCMP on several charges. Police suspect he may be living in Rossland, or broader Kootenay region. Photo: RCMP

Wanted man may be living in the West Kootenay; police looking for tips

Police describe Ethier as six feet in height, 183 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes

Dominic Ethier is wanted by Squamish RCMP on several charges. Police suspect he may be living in Rossland, or broader Kootenay region. Photo: RCMP
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Montrose looking at 6 per cent tax hike

6 per cent parcel taxes increase; first since 2016

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Myrt Servatius, Kootenay South Métis Society president, MNBC elder and knowledge keeper representing Region 4, and Cassidy Caron, President Métis National Council, formerly of Rossland. Photo: Submitted

Kootenay South Métis leader meets up with national president in Ottawa

Cassidy Caron was elected President of the Métis National Council on Sept. 30, 2021

Myrt Servatius, Kootenay South Métis Society president, MNBC elder and knowledge keeper representing Region 4, and Cassidy Caron, President Métis National Council, formerly of Rossland. Photo: Submitted