Salmo RCMP respond to demonstration near Nelway

April 27, 2026 - Nelway, British Columbia
From: Salmo RCMP

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File: 2026-1642

On April 24, 2026, Salmo RCMP responded to a demonstration on a forest service road near Nelway.

The road had been blocked by a small group of demonstrators opposing logging activity in the area, preventing a local contractor from accessing a job site to conduct construction work on the forest service road.

Officers attempted to negotiate with the group to leave the area on their own. The requests to leave were unsuccessful and police arrested two men. During the arrest, an officer was struck in the face by one of the men. A 75-year-old Nelway man was arrested for assault police with a weapon, and obstruction. A 37-year-old Nelway man was arrested for mischief and obstruction. 

Both individuals were taken into custody without further incident and later released on undertakings. The investigation remains ongoing.

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