Tracy Worrall and Garey Dennis decided to jumpstart their savings this winter by taking part in the Kootenay Energy Diet – a program that was initiated last summer. They signed up for the affordable program through FortisBC and a certified energy auditor came to evaluate their home, which was built in 1966. “We pretty much ...

This notice is to inform City of Trail residents that crews will be operating a drilling rig at Rotary Park & Columbia and McQuarrie Street for three days starting Monday, Jan. 13. Crews will be onsite from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Noise and vibrations can be expected during this time, and minor traffic delays can be expected...

BC Little League has awarded Trail the 2014 Provincial Championships for the 9-10 year old division.  The Tournament will run from July 12th to July 19th and all games will be played at Andy Bilesky Memorial Park. The tournament will see up to 7 Districts represented from across BC, including the host team from Trail.  The ...

There was no winning ticket for the $50-million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw. And no one won any two MaxMillions prizes of $1-million each that were up for grabs. However, three prizes of $178,603.10 in the LOTTO MAX 6/7+Bonus category fwere won by winning tickets purchased in British Columbia (2) and Ontario. The...

While preparing to leave the Kootenays after four months of study at Selkirk College, Issa Sadi Ebombolo had a moment that helped illustrate the difference between Canada and the work he does as a peace advocate in Zambia. It happened while he was standing in a bank line in downtown Nelson. “In the most conflicted countries...

It’s time for the Rossland Figure Skating Club to sharpen their skates in time to host the West Kootenay Invitational Figure Skating Competition this January 17 to 19th. With this being one of the prime times to visit Rossland, it’s sure to attract visitors from the Kootenays and beyond. Over 100 skaters are expected to attend...

Dear Minister, Like many Canadians, I was shocked to hear Canada Post’s announcement that it was planning to eliminate home delivery services, pursue the privatization of postal outlets, increase postal rates and lay off between 6,000 and 8,000 postal workers. The Canada Post Act doesn’t call upon Canada Post to make a profit...

Last month, the report of two males wearing all camouflage gear and carrying a rifle in Port Coquitlam met with a robust police response. It also prompted a lockdown at a nearby school. The males were tracked down moments later, the rifle was located and seized, and it turned out to be a paintball rifle. While there is nothing...

As most of us are aware, Parliament was prorogued this fall. This means that, instead of beginning its work on Sept.16, there was a delay until Oct.16. The delay, or prorogation, was requested by the Prime Minister and approved by the Governor General. The immediate effect was that all government bills and committee work were...

The Castlegar Community Foundation is ready to hit the ground running in 2014, according to a delegation which presented to city council at council's regular meeting Monday night. Foundation president Bob Jackson told council that 2013 was an eventful year, seeing the organization become qualified to issue tax receipts,...