BCHL Leaves Hockey Canada, Smokies Sign another US Recruit
The BCHL will leave Hockey Canada on June 1. The league will operate on its own, allowing recruitment of any junior player from across North America and Europe. The Trail Smoke Eaters have also signed another recruit from the U-S.
Manslaughter Trial Verdict Next Month, Creston Murder Trial Ordered
The judge presiding over the Alex Willness manslaughter trial in Nelson could announce her verdict June 19. Meanwhile, Creston's Mitchell McIntyre has been ordered to stand trial on a charge of second degree murder
Nelson Fire Chief Speaks to FireSmart Season, Assessments, more
Homeowners can also earn a rebate of up to $500 for acting on recommendations through their FireSmart Home Assessment.
Smoke Eaters Sign Smooth Skating Defenseman
18-year-old Jack Kennedy produced 38 points in 58 games split last season between New England High School Prep Champion Avon Old Farms and National runner-up U-18 AAA Buffalo Regals.
Castlegar Public Hearing on the Horizon for Zoning and OCP Amendments
This to hear community input on a self-storage facility proposed to cover about 7% of the ground floor of an existing hotel at 1800 Eighth Avenue in Castlegar.
Glencore Not Giving Up; Profit Dips at Teck Trail Operation
A Swiss company making un unsolicited bid to takeover Teck wants to present its plan directly to shareholders. Teck Trail Operation turned a $12-million profit in the first quarter, two-million less than the first three months of 2022.
Grand Forks RCMP Investigates Arson, Recovers Motorhome
The suspicious fire at Donaldson Drive and 76th Avenue was reportedly out by the time that police arrived, but the exterior wall of a trailer caught fire and a nearby porta-potty was completely destroyed.
Smoke Eaters Add Another High Scoring Forward
Another day and another signing by the Trail Smoke Eaters. 18-year-old forward Trip Pendy fired 42 goals and 87 assists for his high school and U-18 AAA teams in New Jersey last season.
RCMP Seeking Two Suspects in Beating of Trail Man
Two men wanted in Sunday's severe beating of a Trail man in a downtown alley remain at large. RCMP say the 49-year-old victim likely lost consciousness while being punched in the head several times by three men and has a serious shoulder injury.