Council Candidate Lisa Pasin, in her own words
I am running for Trail Council because I will offer a fresh perspective to City Hall. We need to continue the transition of our City of Trail to a new generation of leadership. I have completed a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia and a Masters in Business Administration from Royal Roads University. ...
Council Candidate Fred Romano, in his own words
I have been married to Lynn (Dimock) for 40 years. We have three children Adam (Kim) and Hannah, Leah, Laura (Jason) and Jayci Halifax. I graduated from BCIT in Business Administration and returned to Trail to work for West Kootenay Power in their accounting department. Seven years later I went to work for Cominco (Teck) in...
Trustee candidate Terry Hanik offers resume and platform
“ Help Me Help Our Children” Born & raised in Trail Graduated from J.L.Crowe Retired Married with 3 Children & 6 Grandchildren President of The Trail Wildlife Association Warden for Fort Shepherd Conservancy and Teck Land I’ve coached and was manager for Local Baseball Teams I’ve coached and was...
NDCU's Community Investment Program Surpasses $3 Million in Giving on World Kindness Day
Many are familiar with the saying “the credit union difference”. It will be the acts of our 60 employees that will make that difference, since today is the day that Nelson & District Credit Union will break through the $3 million mark in community giving from its 15 year old Community Investment Program. Some might […]
Council candidate Sandy Santori, in his own words
The first question I should answer. Why did I choose to run for Council? When I made my intentions public, several people asked, “ARE YOU NUTS”? Yes I am. Nuts for the community where I was born and raised and where I chose to raise my family. The citizens of Trail are a very proud people and they have every right to be proud....
Mayoral candidate Mike Martin, in his own words
I came to Trail as a young engineer 42 years ago and like so many, when you come to Trail, it gets in your blood, and you stay in Trail… that is exactly what happened to me. I met my wife Debbie and next thing I knew, I was part of a large Italian family with deep roots into the community. I worked my entire 40-year career...
Meadow Creek Forest Products burns to ground
Kaslo RCMP report that an overnight fire completely destroyed the Meadow Creek Forest Products located at 144 Cooper Creek Road, Cooper Creek. RCMP Corporal Shaun Begg says that the mill is outside of the Fire Protection District, and, that when RCMP arrived around 0240 the mill was fully engulfed and then destroyed by the […]
Nominate your favourite small business for BC awards
Small business owners have the opportunity to be recognized as one of BC’s top entrepreneurs for their contribution to their local community and to the global economy as part of the Small Business BC Awards. The Small Business BC Awards celebrate the top small businesses and rising stars across British Columbia. With ten...
Surrey school locked down after domestic incident involving weapon
At approximately 8:30 this morning, the Surrey RCMP attended Royal Heights Elementary in response to a domestic assault incident which occurred outside the school. Investigators at the scene were informed that a male had just assaulted a female known to him with a small knife. The male was arrested near the scene without...
Interfor to invest $50 mill in Castlegar facility
Interfor has announced it will be making a $50-million investment in its Castlegar facility, according to a Nov. 6 press release which also said the project will convert the Castlegar mill to a two-line operation with state-of-the-art technology and optimization. "We expect significant improvements in lumber recovery,...
