Local RCMP boat for the summer

Expect to see more police patrols on our local waterways this summer.

RCMP have had a dedicated boat on Christina Lake for some time.

But Corporal Dave Johnson with the Castlegar detachment says they’re ramping up their activity on arrow and Kootenay Lake.

Last weekend they checked over 24 boats on Arrow Lake.

Only one met all the safety requirements and paper work.

The biggest issue is that all passengers have proper life-jackets, otherwise the boat will be sent back to shore.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Creston Valley Chamber slams Baker Street market move

The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director is calling the City of Nelson’s decision to move the Wednesday Farmers’ Market “insulting.” 

Zoey – a dog with a mix of everything!

This weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BCSPCA is Zoey!

BCGEU pushes for inland ferry regulation reform

The BC General Employees Union is calling on the province to take a stronger role in regulating inland ferry services, following a bitter five-month labour dispute that severely impacted Kootenay Lake communities. 

Fatal crash claims the life of 17-year old from Proctor

Nelson RCMP are searching for witnesses in relation to a fatal collision that claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl from Proctor. 

B.C. boosts funding to expand RCMP hate crime unit

British Columbia is significantly expanding the RCMP’s provincial hate crimes unit.
- Advertisement -