Slocan Health Centre Emergency Open Again Around the Clock

The Slocan Community Health Centre has 24-hour emergency services again.

Interior Health said the COVID driven staffing challenges that brought on the reduction in Jan. has been solved with the recruitment of two registered nurses.

I-H-A officials reduced emergency services to a 12-hour period about four months ago with nightly closures at 8 p.m.

The nearest facility offering overnight emergency care during that period was 48km away at Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp.

Teck Trail Operation Fined for Ammonia Spill

A 55-thousand dollar fine has been levied against the Teck Trail operation for an ammonia spill from a rail car. WorkSafeBC said staff was not properly trained, citing a lack of practice drills and supervision in ammonia-related work.
Forestry Talks Follow Castlegar Councillors' Return from AKBLG

One presentation asking "are we ready to modernize the Forestry Industry?" seemed to have hit close to home when Councillors Dan Rye and Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff shared their thoughts May 2nd.
GF RCMP Presents Annual Performance Plan to Council

The detachment hopes to use their increased numbers for a more active post-pandemic approach on community frontlines and areas of concern.
Nelson City Police Make Arrests Following a Fight and Two Thefts

An early Saturday morning break-in to a Front Street business has Nelson City Police asking for witnesses and dash cam footage. Meanwhile two men appear in court June 21 following a fight and another theft in the city.
RDKB Speaks to Regional Snowpack, Freshet

The Boundary region snowpack is at 100% of average and the West Kootenay is at 113% of normal.
GF City Council Commends Presentation on Human Trafficking Education

She calls the 54% indigenous representation in Canada's sex trade one of the country's worst cases of systemic racism, adding that the global sex trade is growing and the internet is where luring is happening.
Trail Mayor Lisa Pasin Seeking Re-Election

Lisa Pasin said an overwhelming level of support from residents and business leaders prompted he decision to seek re-election as Mayor of Trail. She vows not to be deterred by the sabotage against her or the office of Mayor.
Trail RCMP Report Covers Theft, Assault, Speeding, more

Police caught word of a break enter and theft at the Waneta Mall early Sunday morning, May 8th, and arrested a 35-year old Castlegar man after he tripped and fell in an attempt to flee.
Trail Humanitarian is Back from a Mission to Help Ukrainian Refugees

The Trail Pastor who went to Poland and Germany to assist displaced Ukrainians said emotions ranged from despair to resiliency and resolve. Shaun Romano was inspired by the tireless efforts of Ukrainian men and woman separated from their spouses and children to help fellow citizens.