The Local Government Compliance and Enforcement Association of British Columbia (LGCEA) has named City of Trail Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bobbie Briscoe its 2026 Officer of the Year, recognizing her outstanding contribution to community safety, outreach and professional leadership. Briscoe is known for her approach to bylaw enforcement: grounded in dignity, respectful communication and compassionate engagement with […]

 BCNDP MLAs Steve Morissette and Brittny Anderson say that provincial funding being distributed to local governments, regional districts, and First Nations across the province, including in the Kootenays, will support emergency support services, making sure people who are displaced and impacted in emergencies can access the support they need. “Whether its firefighters working to protect […]

JUNO Award Nominee, Shawn Hook, will headline a special homecoming show during the Silver City Days celebrations on Sat. May 9 at 7 pm. “We are excited to welcome back to The Bailey Stage local artist, and internationally known performer, Shawn Hook with his Band to headline Silver City Days,” said Amelia Ewart, Executive and […]

On April 15, 2026, Trail RCMP obtained a search warrant for a residence in Fruitvale. Trail RCMP received a report on April 10, 2026, related to a firearms complaint. As a result of the investigation, officers determined that firearms offences had occurred and applied for a search warrant at a residence on Mills Road in Fruitvale. Officers conducted a […]

Residents from across the Beaver Valley, Rossland, Trail, Genelle and beyond are invited to come along, bring the family, and take simple steps toward wildfire preparedness at the upcoming “Get FireSmart” community event on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Montrose Community Park. The free event, hosted by the RDKB FireSmart team, […]

With files from the Save Record Ridge Action Committee (SRRAC) The first case: WHY challenged the right of the Sinixt to participate in the upcoming judicial review.  Details below. A procedural hearing was held on Tuesday, April 14 at the Rossland Courthouse ahead of a judicial review scheduled for May. That review will examine the […]

The Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services wants to hear from British Columbians during its upcoming consultation on Budget 2027.The Committee is accepting registration for public hearings until April 10 at 2 p.m. (Pacific). To participate and for details on the consultation, visit la-bc.ca/consultations or contact the Parliamentary Committees Office by email at FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca or […]

Each year, hundreds of Columbia Basin residents must travel outside the region to access specialized medical care at Kelowna General Hospital, often for extended periods of time. To help reduce the financial and emotional strain this medical travel places on Basin families, Columbia Basin Trust is supporting an expansion of JoeAnna’s House in Kelowna in partnership with […]

You’re invited to get a first-hand look at cutting-edge sustainability features showcased at a pair of buildings in Castlegar, Selkirk College’s Castlegar Campus and the Confluence building, at a tour on Thursday, April 23. The first stop is Selkirk College’s Castlegar Campus. Moving from the main building to the Mir Centre for Peace, the tour will […]

A cross-government task force will monitor the impacts of the Iran war and help prepare British Columbia for these potential global impacts. As the war in Iran continues, British Columbia is bracing for medium- and long-term impacts to supply chains in industries, such as health care, agriculture, energy and transportation. “While the war in Iran […]