Parks licence plates drive improvements for BC Parks
The BC Parks Licence Plate Program is marking its five-year anniversary, and more than 300 diverse projects and programs have been supported to further protect and enhance B.C.’s world-renowned parks system. People with specialty BC Parks licence plates are supporting student rangers and many other initiatives that help parks...
Nelson man in single-vehicle roll-over near Rossland
On Jan. 23, at 10:11 a.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to a complaint of a single motor vehicle incident on Hwy 3B roughly 3 km from the Nancy Green Junction, near Rossland, according to Trail RCMP Sgt Mike Wicentowich. “The 24-year-old Nelson man was driving a 1994 Toyota Corolla when the vehicle hit […]
City receives funding from Murphy Family Foundation for Kids Rink improvements
The Kids Rink in the Trail Memorial Centre will soon be a nearly year-round facility and will offer some free programming, thanks to generous funding from the Murphy Family Foundation (MFF). The funds of $370,000 USD over the span of six years will go toward rink upgrades to accommodate October through July operations and...
Greenwood Lotto Max Winner “Elated” after $179K Win
Peter Jones says he’s “elated” to pack up his things and move home to Victoria after scoring $179,218.30 from the November 19, 2021 Lotto Max draw. The Greenwood resident purchased his ticket from McMynn’s Family Foods on Florence Street and was sitting at the kitchen table when he found out the good news. “This win is going...
Crews respond to Wednesday night fire in Genelle
Seven KBRFR firefighters responded to a reported structure fire Tuesday night, according to Cpt. Grant Tyson. Tyson said the call came in at 10:47 p.m.. to attend the 100 block of 12 Avenue in Genelle, where crews found two vehicles engulfed in flames. “Flames were approaching the home,” he said, adding the fire was extinguished...
Extreme weather shatters electricity demand records in 2021
BC Hydro data shows several electricity demand records were broken in 2021 after extreme weather hit B.C. at different times of the year. The new report titled, “2021: A record-breaking year for electricity demand and extreme weather,” shows BC Hydro had record peak loads in 2021 due to extreme temperatures in both summer...
Pool at Aquatic Centre closed Fri, Jan. 21 at 2:30 PM - Reopens Sat, Jan. 22 at 9 AM
Due to staffing issues, the pool at the Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre will be temporarily closed on Friday, January 21 starting at 2:30 PM and will reopen on Saturday, January 22 at 9:00 AM. Users booked for swim activities during this Friday closure will be contacted by Parks & Recreation staff. This closure does...
City of Trail News - Cancellation of Council Meetings
The Regular Meeting of Trail City Council scheduled for Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:00 pm has been cancelled. The Governance and Operations Committee Meeting that is typically held earlier in the day has also been cancelled. The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 6:00 pm. The City...
Retiring Police Service Dog Garner, a legend in the Lower Mainland
Judging by the photo, we’re pretty sure if Police Service Dog (PSD) Garner could talk, he’d be saying, it is NOT my last shift. But, on Jan.. 11, 2022, the legendary member of the RCMP’s Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service (IPDS), hung-up his harness for the last time after nearly six years on the...
Winter Carnival 2022 Announcement
We are excited to announce the return of the Olaus Jeldness Rossland Winter Carnival, to be held the weekend of Jan. 28 to Jan. 30 2022! Community and family-oriented activities will decorate this historical weekend, with lots of reasons and ways to celebrate! RED Mountain’s famous Rail Jam, ice sculptures, snow slides,...
