Take-home fentanyl test strips prove useful as low-barrier drug checking approach
A research study conducted by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU), BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), Interior Health (IH) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) was published this month in the International Journal of Drug Policy, titled Take-Home Drug Checking as a Novel Harm Reduction...
Daring rope rescue down Montrose embankment Wednesday
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue crews undertook a challenging rope rescue in Montrose Wednesday afternoon, according to KBRFR Cpt. Grant Tyson. Tyson said the call came in at 3:12 p.m., and crews arrived within nine minutes (eight firefighters from Trail and three from Montrose) at the 900 Block of 9 Avenue. “A local...
Celebrate Canada Day at Gyro Park in Trail
Celebrate Canada Day on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Gyro Park in Trail for a BBQ, Rotary kettle corn, fun activities, games for kids, and live music from 10 am to 3 pm and celebratory fireworks at dusk. The day marks Canada’s 155th birthday and Trail’s 122nd celebration anniversary. The family-friendly festivities are hosted by...
Temporary Water Shut Off, June 10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marwest Industries Ltd. will be completing the connection of the new watermain between Milligan Avenue and Glover Road on Friday June 10, 2022. Water service will be temporarily shut off for residents in the highlighted area from 8 am to 5 pm. Notices have been delivered to these residents. In order to accommodate the watermain...
Citizen scientists sought for B.C. wildlife study
If you have one day a year to spare, you can play an important role in a multi-year international study of B.C.’s mule deer. Since 2019, dozens of volunteers have been tending wildlife cameras across 30,000 square kilometres of the southern Interior to better understand changes in the mule deer population, their health, their...
Historic investments help B.C. prepare for wildfire season
British Columbians can expect cooler and wetter conditions in June, which means the fire hazard is anticipated to remain low through the early summer, as shown in the BC Wildfire Service’s latest seasonal outlook. Despite this, there are several key regions demonstrating drier-than-normal patterns, including southern Cariboo,...
Government launches preparedness plan for heat events, heat alert
The Province is launching the BC Heat Alert and Response System (BC HARS) to help ensure people, First Nations communities and local governments have the tools they need to stay safe during heat events. Under BC HARS, the Province is prepared to issue a Broadcast Intrusive alert for extreme heat emergencies. The Province is...
Trust/Province partnership helps communities reduce wildfire risk
As the days warm up and the wildfire season approaches, communities and groups in the Columbia Basin can access new supports for their efforts to protect people and the places they love. To help them prepare for and reduce the threat of wildfire, Columbia Basin Trust and the Province of British Columbia are partnering to...
You’re Invited: Columbia Operations Update Virtual Meeting
BC Hydro is hosting a virtual meeting to provide information about our Columbia facility operations. Topics to be discussed include information about forecast inflows and our expected operation of our facilities including Mica Dam and Kinbasket Reservoir, Revelstoke Dam and Revelstoke Reservoir, Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam and ...
Property taxes due July 4, 2022
The City of Trail has mailed the 2022 property tax statements. Payments are due by Monday, July 4, 2022. Pay with one of the following methods: online through your bank or credit union. online through the City’s payment system at www.trail.ca/PayOnline. Your account number is the Roll No. on your tax notice. Please allow...
