Drew Wilson
Drew brings more than four decades of experience to the Kootenay newsroom. His career has taken him across Ontario, the Northwest Territories and B.C. Drew combines his love of radio and community with his passion for sports.
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Does the Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital need a second access?
The West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District Board has raised the long-standing issue of the need for a second access to Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail.
Pape signs with Smoke Eaters
The Trail Smoke Eaters have signed another German defenseman.
Wildfires ignite in West Kootenay
A series of small wildfires have sprouted up throughout the West Kootenay and Creston Valley.
Charges laid in Beaver Valley arena incident
A charge has been laid in the Beaver Valley Arena incident in late March that resulted in serious injuries to a 47-year-old Fruitvale man.
Warfield bust leads to gun, stolen items seizure
Police say they found 24 firearms, firearm related items, a taser, body armor and a significant amount of stolen property on last week's Warfield bust.
Crime declines in downtown Trail
The move of the temporary homeless shelter to Riverside Dr has reduced the amount crime in downtown Trail.
No room for Bloom
City Council is not supporting a bid for Trail Communities in Bloom to host the 2026 National Symposium.
Not guilty verdict in Oasis fatal
The man accused in the collision that claimed the life of a 34-year-old woman and injured her four children has been found not guilty.
Oasis fatal returns to court
"No way this is happening." That is how a witness to a fatal accident described what he was thinking seconds before a fatal head on collision on Hwy 22 near Oasis.
Horcoff makes Hockey Hall of Fame
Shaun Horcoff is going into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame.
New Smokies on the books
The Trail Smoke Eaters continue to recruit locally with the team announcing the signings of three West Kootenay prospects after strong performances at the local I-D camp.
Rossland’s housing needs falls short
A study on the housing situation in Rossland predicts the city will need 186 additional units of varying sizes over the next five years and 623 more in the next 20 years.
No backyard chickens for Montrose
Montrose Village Council has scrapped a proposed backyard chicken bylaw.
IH backs closure of Trail lab
Interior Health maintains closing the lab at the downtown medical building in Trail and moving staff to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital is the best use of limited staffing.
Community reacts to Trail’s Lab closure
A Trail City Councillor is speaking out against the planned closure of the 3rd floor lab at the downtown medical building.
Rossland Council tables Utilities Master Plan
The Mayor or Rossland calls the Utilities Master Plan tabled at Monday's City Council meeting a comprehensive look at priority projects over the next several years.
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New Glenmerry Elementary poised to open
Just shy of three years after breaking ground, a new elementary school in Trail is ready to welcome its first students.
FortisBC expects energy demand to peak on Wednesday
The company that provides power to much of the West Kootenay predicts electricity use within its service area will peak at 674 megawatts on Sept. 3.
RDKB receives over $1.1 million for FireSmart work
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has received its largest grant to date for a program dedicated to making local homes and properties more wildfire resilient.
B.C. receives first payout of $936M in landmark tobacco settlement
British Columbia has received its first payment as part of a major tobacco settlement with provinces, territories and former smokers.Â
Back-to-school means back to safety
As students across Kootenays prepare to return to school, the local RCMP is reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert, and prioritize safety in school zones.
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