Minister’s statement on Canadian Armed Forces assistance with wildfires
Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, has released the following statement regarding the assistance provided by the Canadian Armed Forces during this year’s wildfire season: “I want to thank all of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel, and all our other partners who provided such invaluable assistance, for their hard […]
Temperatures cool, water conservation stays
Concerns about water supply security, drought and water scarcity remain an issue for most of the southern half of British Columbia even as cooler temperatures and rain have arrived. The unsettled weather has brought periods of rain to the northern and far eastern regions of the province, producing increased flows and alleviating...
Castlegar SAR rescues off-road Trail motorbike enthusiast
On Aug. 28 at approximately 5 p.m., the Castlegar RCMP received notification that a SOS activation was made on a satellite emergency notification device that was registered to a 60-year-old Trail resident. The GPS coordinates were provided by the service provider of the device along with the male’s emergency contact person....
City of Trail and Teck announce land transfer to support extended hour Unicorn Childcare Centre
The City of Trail and Teck are pleased to announce the transfer of a Teck-owned property in Tadanac to the City of Trail to support the construction of the recently announced extended hour Unicorn Childcare Centre. The lot is immediately adjacent to the City’s properties at the north end of Kootenay Avenue. The consolidation...
Campfires to be allowed again in parts of the Southeast Fire Centre
The combination of a return to more seasonal weather conditions, with rainfall and cooler temperatures and decreased fire danger ratings, have reduced the risk of wildfires in southeastern B.C. Effective at noon on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, campfires will be permitted in the Cranbrook, Invermere, Columbia, Arrow and Kootenay...
Local Hospice Society seeks volunteers
If you're looking for an opportunity to learn new skills, participate in the community and provide meaningful support to others, this may be just what you are looking for! Greater Trail Hospice Society is providing training opportunities for locals this September, and wrote up the following Q & A to help you decide if...
Update from FortisBC for Trail residents
The following update has been provided by FortisBC for customers in Trail who are experiencing the natural gas service interruption. For updates, please see https://www.fortisbc.com/service-alerts or call 1-877-711-8877 "We’re working to safely restore natural gas service to around 580 customers in Trail. Our crews are working...
RDCK Board approves new recreation user fees and charges
At its meeting on Aug. 19, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Board of Directors approved a new fees and charges schedule for recreation admissions. The new fees are effective as of Sept. 7, 2021, and apply to drop-in, single-use, punch passes and time-based memberships. “These new fees have been calculated to...
Trail Commemorates Lives Lost on International Overdose Awareness Day
In British Columbia, toxic drug policy kills almost 6 people every single day (5.9 every day so far in 2021). Between January 2016 and December 2020 over 21,174 Canadians died due to substance use related harms. Our local Community Action Team (CAT) is recognizing these lives and providing information on the opioid crisis...
B.C. wildfires: quick statistics
The wildfire situation is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. For real-time updates on evacuation alerts and orders, visit: https://twitter.com/EmergencyInfoBC For the latest wildfire information, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca Fires: Wildfires currently...
