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...
Area restriction reduced for Bill Nye Mountain fire
The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Bill Nye Mountain (N11629) fire that originated seven kilometres southeast of Wasa. The recent downturn in weather has bolstered weeks of hard work by firefighters, heavy equipment, and aerial resources. As a result of these efforts combined with the more favourable weather...
Bailey Theatre Launches $1.2 Million Theatre Upgrades
The Trail & District Arts Council, in partnership with The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, is undertaking safety upgrades to The Bailey Theatre starting this summer. After four years of planning, we are excited to begin this big and necessary project that will start in August and be completed by the end of November....
Smoke from fires south of border impact Boundary Region
Three wildfires burning south of the United States border may be visible from communities in the Southeast Fire Centre including Grand Forks, Midway, Rock Creek and surrounding areas. Winds in northeast Washington state where these fires are burning are pushing the fires south, away from the border. There is no threat to...
Travel warning in parts of Interior
Given the current wildfire situation in B.C., which is expected to worsen over the weekend, the Province is asking people to not travel to parts of the Interior region until further notice. This includes the communities of Armstrong, Spallumcheen, Okanagan Indian Band, Enderby, and parts of the Regional District North Okanagan. A map of areas […]
