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No winter tires on transport truck that crashed near Fruitvale

No winter tires on transport truck that crashed near Fruitvale

Fruitvale Nov 21, 2023 / 1:44 pm

A commercial driver behind the wheel of a crashed transport truck that had no winter tires on it was handed a small fine over the weekend. RCMP said in a news...

Volunteer group takes community care to new heights in West Kootenays

Volunteer group takes community care to new heights in West Kootenays

New Denver Nov 17, 2023 / 11:30 am

New Denver’s Knox Hall was filled with laughter and colour on November 8, when residents from the Pavilion Care Centre paired up with the grade two/three...

Man calls police to home for children in invisibility cloaks

Man calls police to home for children in invisibility cloaks

Trail Nov 16, 2023 / 2:34 pm

Police in the Kootenays were called to an “utterly transparent situation” last week. An RCMP news release says officers were called at 6:32 a.m. on...

Man threatens staff, tries to steal vehicle at hospital in Trail: RCMP

Man threatens staff, tries to steal vehicle at hospital in Trail: RCMP

Trail Nov 15, 2023 / 3:12 pm

Police in the Kootenays say they will be recommending charges against a man who allegedly threatened staff at a local hospital. RCMP said in a news release they...

Creston RCMP seeking help cramming their cruisers with donations for the community

Creston RCMP seeking help cramming their cruisers with donations for the community

Creston Nov 13, 2023 / 2:10 pm

The Town of Creston’s public safety partners are teaming up to spread holiday cheer through their annual "Cram the Cruiser" event. Creston RCMP,...

RCMP investigating attempted 'swatting' in Trail, B.C.

RCMP investigating attempted 'swatting' in Trail, B.C.

Trail Nov 2, 2023 / 1:15 pm

Police in the Kootenays are investigating the “swatting” of a youth in Trail, B.C. RCMP say they were called on Oct. 27 at 12:50 a.m. with a report...

Castlegar RCMP seize cocaine, methamphetamine and cash

Castlegar RCMP seize cocaine, methamphetamine and cash

Castlegar Oct 26, 2023 / 2:40 pm

Cocaine and methamphetamines have been taken off the street in the Kootenays. A search warrant resulted in RCMP seizing the drugs, cash and other items...

Man shot during home invasion in Trail, B.C.

Man shot during home invasion in Trail, B.C.

Trail Oct 25, 2023 / 1:14 pm

Police in the Kootenays are hunting for suspects after a man was shot during a home invasion in Trail, B.C. RCMP say they were called on Oct. 22 at 10:30 p.m....

Driver killed in single-vehicle rollover in Creston

Driver killed in single-vehicle rollover in Creston

Creston Oct 25, 2023 / 11:19 am

Police have announced a person died in a crash earlier this month in Creston. In a news release Wednesday, RCMP say they were called to a single-vehicle...

American fugitive wanted for rape, attempted kidnapping, and aggravated assault arrested in Creston by RCMP

American fugitive wanted for rape, attempted kidnapping, and aggravated assault arrested in Creston by RCMP

Creston Oct 20, 2023 / 6:54 pm

Creston RCMP arrested an American fugitive wanted in the United States for multiple charges on Friday. Police have been searching for Cole Levine, who was...

Saturday's solar eclipse peeked through the clouds in Nakusp

Saturday's solar eclipse peeked through the clouds in Nakusp

Nakusp Oct 15, 2023 / 11:30 am

While clouds obscured Saturday's solar eclipse in most areas of the Okanagan, a Castanet reader was able to snap a photo of the celestial event during a...

Trio of grizzly bears return to Nelson after relocation attempt

Trio of grizzly bears return to Nelson after relocation attempt

Nelson Oct 7, 2023 / 10:30 am

Three grizzly bears have returned to Nelson after they were relocated about a week ago. A mother grizzly and her two older cubs were spotted last month around...

Grizzly sow, two older cubs trapped and relocated after moving into Nelson, B.C.

Grizzly sow, two older cubs trapped and relocated after moving into Nelson, B.C.

Nelson Oct 2, 2023 / 1:46 pm

A female grizzly bear and her two older cubs have been trapped and relocated after frequenting areas around Nelson in southeastern British Columbia. Lisa...

Shambhala Music Festival sells out 2024 event in just 3 hours

Shambhala Music Festival sells out 2024 event in just 3 hours

Salmo Sep 20, 2023 / 1:14 pm

Tickets to the 25th anniversary of Shambhala Music Festival are a hot commodity, with the festival selling out in a a record three hours. Last Friday, the...

'No big deal' says pilot who landed plane on Highway 6 near Salmo

'No big deal' says pilot who landed plane on Highway 6 near Salmo

Salmo Sep 13, 2023 / 7:46 pm

UPDATE 6:30 p.m. A B.C. pilot with more than four decades of experience safely landed his small plane on a highway after running into trouble while flying....

'Like a wrecking ball': Kootenay woman arrested after twerking at officer

'Like a wrecking ball': Kootenay woman arrested after twerking at officer

Trail Sep 13, 2023 / 2:24 pm

A Kootenay woman spent the night in police cells after twerking at an officer trying to enter his vehicle. RCMP say they were called on Sept. 10 at 7:25 p.m....

'Offended on behalf of the military': Trail, B.C. man calls police over camouflage pants

'Offended on behalf of the military': Trail, B.C. man calls police over camouflage pants

Trail Sep 12, 2023 / 6:42 pm

You don’t have to belong to the military to wear camouflage. The Trail RCMP says they were called on Sept. 8 at 4:40 p.m from a local 27-year-old man who...

Molotov cocktails tossed at occupied home in Castlegar

Molotov cocktails tossed at occupied home in Castlegar

Castlegar Sep 12, 2023 / 1:56 pm

Police in the Kootenays say an occupied home was lit on fire overnight by a molotov-cocktail wielding arsonist. In a news release, RCMP say they were called at...

Creston teacher charged with multiple sex offences against two students

Creston teacher charged with multiple sex offences against two students

Creston Sep 12, 2023 / 6:32 am

A British Columbia high school teacher has been charged with multiple sexual offences against two students, as well as harassment and extortion. Mounties say a...

BC Hydro failing to address concerns, say Arrow Lakes residents

BC Hydro failing to address concerns, say Arrow Lakes residents

Nakusp Sep 4, 2023 / 1:45 pm

Residents of Nakusp and surrounding areas met last week to share their concerns over low water levels on the Arrow Lakes, gathering at the Village of Nakusp...