A quarter of Canadian residents believe gas lawn mowers should be banned in Canada, due to the environmental damage caused by using this type of fuel. According to brand new data from Homestars.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 25 per cent of people in Canada would support a full ban on the gas-powered machine. Perhaps […]

On Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that a vehicle stolen from Nelson was located parked on Pine Avenue, in Trail, BC. A witness had recovered the keys from an unidentified man named Chris nearby the vehicle. The witness contacted the owner the vehicle and reported the […]

On Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at 4:31 p.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a 34-year-old Trail man allegedly brandishing a handgun in the 100 block of Reservoir Road, in Trail, BC. Officers attended the scene of the incident. Officers located the man and a pellet gun. Officers seized […]

The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce a landmark partnership with 49ing, a Swiss-based leader in AI-driven hockey analytics. 49ing provides cutting-edge sports technology and fan engagement platform. This collaboration makes the Smoke Eaters the first team in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) to join the 49ing ecosystem, positioning the club at the […]

Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for July 2025: “Today’s Labour Force Survey shows the impact of U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s tariff threats is being felt across the country, but B.C. will continue the work to defend workers […]

The Castlegar Rebels were pleased to announce the signing of 2007-born goalie Hunter Edwards on Aug. 6. Last season Edwards played for the Carrot River Outback Thunder in the Prairie Junior Hockey League. In 17 games, Edwards posted a record of 5-8-0-3 with a 4.78 goals against average and a .891 save percentage. “Hunter is […]

How much time do you have to look, decide and then begin turning left in heavy traffic? Do you feel pushed by the drivers behind you into making that decision quickly? If you cannot manage turning left at a busy intersection quickly and confidently, it’s time to wait for certainty or try a different strategy. […]

According to BC Check-Up: Live, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on demographic and affordability trends across the province, the Kootenays added 2,542 new residents in 2024, bringing the total population to 176,617. “Population growth was spread out across the region, rather than concentrated in largest cities in 2024,” said […]

The City of Castlegar has received approval for up to $399,920 through the Province of British Columbia’s Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding (DRIF) program to advance a comprehensive Flood Plain Mapping and Climate Change Hazard Risk Assessment project. This project will strengthen the City’s ability to understand and proactively address potential flooding events and geohazards, […]

The City of Castlegar is moving forward with the demolition of the Eremenko Building, located at 310 Columbia Avenue and 1224 3rd Street, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the downtown area. This week, the City awarded an $825,000 contract for hazardous materials abatement, demolition, and site restoration has been awarded to Roc Doc […]