Leslie McBain co-founder of Moms Stop the Harm coming to West Kootenays
The free Compassion in Action Community Conference is coming up soon in Grand Forks on Friday June 24th and Saturday June 25th , from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This free community event will include continental breakfast and a Doukhobor lunch each day. All attendees must preregister for the event at the Compassion in...
In case of flooding in/around Trail
The Provincial River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for the West Kootenay region. Columbia River flows are controlled by dams so there is little chance of the river flooding in our area. Other smaller streams and creeks in the area may be impacted. To take precautions, the City of Trail will have equipment ready at...
Gyro Park boat launch temporarily closed
The boat launch at Gyro Park in Trail is temporarily closed due to high river levels. Barricades and signs have been placed in the area to inform the public of the closure. Although closed, emergency personnel will have access to the boat launch, if required. The City reminds residents to use caution around riverbanks during...
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...
