Local Hospice seeks $10,000 boost from '100 People who Care'
A local Hospice Society has launched '100 People who Care' - its annual fundraising initiative to raise awareness and financial support within the community that directly benefits from its free services and compassionate volunteer base."This campaign always highlights what our community can achieve when we work together for...
One fatality, four hospitalized after crash near Trail
A woman is dead and her four children hospitalized after a head-on crash Saturday, according to a BC Highway Patrol press release. "On Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 at approximately 5:05 p.m., Trail RCMP and Emergency Services attended a two-vehicle head-on collision on Hwy 22 near Hanna Drive that resulted in a fatality," the release...
Investigation into fatal Pass Creek MVI continues
On Wednesday, Sept. 28, Castlegar RCMP were notified of a fatal crash in Pass Creek. When a man failed to return after a social outing the previous evening, his friends returned to Norns Creek, Ladybird forest service road in Pass Creek to look for him, according to an RCMP press release.. Tire tracks were seen […]
Issues with legal services? Province plans improvements, seeks input from public
British Columbians are encouraged to share their thoughts on the Province’s plans to simplify the regulatory framework for legal professionals so more people can connect to the legal supports and advice they need. Currently, lawyers are regulated by the Legal Profession Act and notaries are regulated by the Notaries Act. ...
Trail Community Action Team's plea to council: Save our shelter
Trail City Council has an extremely important decision to make later this month (Sept. 26), a decision that will either result in vital services continuing to be available to our most disadvantaged residents or will see them out in the cold. A year ago, Council agreed to extend the capacity of La Nina shelter from 8 beds to...
Hospice seeking Rossland, Trail volunteers
If you’re caring and community minded, and would like to make a difference supporting others, The Greater Trail Hospice Society is looking to connect with you during its volunteering month of September.“We’d love to hear from anyone who could volunteer a bit of their time during the year to help us deliver our free programs....
Campfires to be permitted in the Southeast Fire Centre
Effective at 12 noon PDT on Friday, September 2, 2022, campfires will be allowed in the Southeast Fire Centre. The current prohibition against any open fire larger than a campfire (i.e., larger than 0.5 metres wide by 0.5 metres high) remains in effect throughout the Southeast Fire Centre. The following equipment and activities...
What are the purple chairs in Trail about?
People in Trail may have noticed purple chairs dotting our downtown. What are these empty chairs for? What do they mean? Purple is the colour used to recognize the toxic drug supply that is killing people all over the world. The empty chair is there to commemorate loved ones missing from our dinner tables, lost to toxic drugs....
Collision claims life of Kamloops motorcyclist at Cherry Creek
Police are looking for witnesses to a fatal crash in Cherry Creek Tuesday, according to BC Highway Patrol Cpl. Mike Halskov. "On Aug. 30, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Kamloops Rural RCMP and Emergency Services responded to a fatal two-vehicle collision on Hwy 1 at Rodeo Drive in Cherry Creek," Halskov said. "Upon arrival, it...
Upcoming maintenance closures at recreation complexes in Nelson, Castlegar, Creston
RDCK Recreation facilities at the Castlegar & District Community Complex, the Creston & District Community Complex, and the Nelson & District Community Complex are scheduled for annual maintenance closures in the coming weeks.These closures have been scheduled during the quietest time of the year at the facilities....
