Join the Trail & District Arts Council and Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market on July 16 for an entertaining evening of food vendors, market, and live music at The Night Market, with our new sponsor Kootenay Insurance Services. From 5 to 8:30 p.m. there’s lots to do in Gyro Park surrounded by great live music. Award […]

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”), Canada Growth Fund Inc. (“CGF”), and Natural Resources Canada (“NRCan”)’s Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator announced that they have signed a Strategic Investment Agreement (the “Agreement”) to support expanding production capacity for germanium, gallium, and antimony at Teck’s Trail Operations smelting and refining complex in British Columbia […]

The Skills Centre has been a cornerstone of workforce development and poverty reduction in Trail since 1997. For nearly three decades, the organization has supported job seekers and equity-denied groups, including youth, women, newcomers, and individuals facing barriers to employment, through innovative training, education, and community programs. Over time, the Skills Centre evolved from delivering […]

Come out to the Rossland Museum for July 1st – we have an amazing line-up of activities, ceremony, community groups, cake, and live music from 11 am to 4 pm. Check out the games, crafts, and bouncy house fun, grab some food, and settle down to enjoy the show. The ceremony starts at noon, with […]

Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue (KBRFR) has added three new Type 5 Wildfire Trucks to its fleet to address the increasing risk of wildfires in and around our communities. Over the last five years, KBRFR has responded to 165 wildfires locally and deployed firefighters and apparatus numerous times across the province to help other communities […]

With warmer weather and an increase in the availability of electric transportation devices, the Castlegar RCMP are reminding users to familiarize themselves with local laws and regulations before operating these devices. Police have observed a rise in the use of electric transportation devices—including e‑bikes, e‑scooters, and more recently e‑dirt bikes—on sidewalks, bike lanes, roadways, and other public […]

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, have released the following statements in response to federal bills C-16 (the Protecting Victims Act) and C-225 (an act to amend the Criminal Code) becoming law: Sharma said: “This week marks an important step forward in efforts to prevent gender-based and intimate-partner violence, […]

As British Columbia enters another summer that could be hotter and drier than usual, the Province is urging people and communities to prepare for potential impacts of wildfire, drought and water scarcity. “Climate change is rewriting what we consider normal in British Columbia, with warmer, drier conditions increasing the risk of wildfire and drought,” said […]

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an advanced driver assistance system designed to make highway driving easier and more comfortable. Unlike traditional cruise control, which only maintains a single set speed, ACC uses sensors to track vehicles ahead of you. It automatically brakes and accelerates to keep a safe, pre-set following distance. However, ACC is a […]

On June 14th, the cadets of 531 City of Trail Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets held their 75th Annual Ceremonial Review. The Cadet Parade Commander for the ceremony was Warrant Officer Second Class Joachim Aquino and the Reviewing Officer was Major (Retired) Marika Szabo, a former Commanding Officer of 531 Squadron. During the parade, Warrant Officer […]