The controversial Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality is one step closer to meeting its end. Today, Bill 26 was introduced by the BC government that includes measures to dissolve BC’s only town without a population, created for a widely-opposed ski resort.  Wildsight Executive Director and Jumbo Wild Lead Robyn Duncan...

The Trail RCMP will be out patrolling in marked police vehicles on Halloween this Sunday, October 31, 2021. The police caution locals that sunset will occur at 5:30 p.m., which means that most trick-or-treaters will be walking around neighbourhoods in the dark. Report any suspicious activity and incidents to the Trail Detachment...

New research from BC Hydro finds festive lights and blow up decorations are no longer limited to just the holiday season as more British Columbians are putting up Halloween ‘mega displays.’ The survey finds almost a quarter of British Columbians now decorate about the same amount for both Halloween and Christmas – with almost...

On Nov. 3, Teck Trail Operations, the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue and the Regional District Kootenay Boundary Emergency Program will be staging an emergency response exercise. This exercise is a training opportunity for Teck and our mutual aid partners.   The exercise will take place at Teck’s Warfield Operations from...

A Trail man got a visit from police last weekend after a resident saw a frightening sight, according to Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Sunday, Oct. 23, at 8:02 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a complaint about a suspicious vehicle parked near the intersection of Victoria Street and Cedar Avenue...

Police are warning the public that mixing drugs with alcohol could have serious side effects, and to be cautious after a Rossand youth fell ill according to RCMP Sgt Mike Wicentowich. "On Oct. 23, at 11:03 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a request to assist a 16-year old Rossland youth who had reportedly consumed...

 Columbia Basin Trust is moving forward with implementation of a proof of vaccination policy requiring staff and Board members to be fully vaccinated by the end of November.   “It is critically important we remain vigilant in our efforts to support a safe and healthy workplace,” said Johnny Strilaeff, President & CEO of...

Starting on Oct. 18, 2021 until the middle of November, the City of Trail Utilities Department will be flushing and chlorinating water mains in West Trail, Downtown, Tadanac and Sunningdale on Monday, Oct. 18, starting at 7 a.m. Water main flushing and chlorinating are necessary annual maintenance techniques used to clean and...

The Creston RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Creston resident. 21-year old Jesse Markwart was reported missing by his family on Sept. 25, 2021. He was last seen in the Creston area on Sept. 20. Police are very concerned for Jesse’s health and well-being, and his family reports that it is out...

Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue will be utilizing the Columbia River Skywalk for rope rappelling training exercises on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. They will also be conducting training scenarios from the embankments near the southeast side of the bridge.  There will be no impact to pedestrians as the...