Protesters to blockade Paterson Border Crossing this Saturday
On Feb. 10, Trail and Greater District RCMP were notified by the Freedom Convoy Kootenay that there would be a blockade of the Paterson Border Crossing located at 10 Hwy 22, in Rossland, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Feb 12. The organizers plan to have a peaceful demonstration and barbeque to protest against current...
"Freedom convoy" to travel through Trail, Nelson, Castlegar, Fruitvale and Ymir Sunday
Trail and Greater District RCMP has received information that a truck convoy protesting against current vaccines mandates will be touring West Kootenay cities which will include driving through downtown Trail, BC, this Sunday, Feb. 6, according to Trail RCMP NCOIC Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said it will begin in Nelson around...
From The Hill: MP takes stock
This is traditionally a time to look back on the year that was and forward to the year to come. Since 2021 wasn’t anyone’s favourite year with a pandemic, climate disasters, an opioid crisis, housing challenges and more, I won’t dwell on its shortcomings but instead concentrate on my hopes and plans for the future. I hope the...
MP Richard Cannings calls for federal funding to help rebuild after weather
Earlier this week, NDP MP Richard Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) raised how important it is to help communities in the face of the ongoing flooding in B.C. He asked the minister in Question Period if he would support communities like Princeton, BC recovery financially from the flooding. Right now, the municipality ...
RDKB board highlights include seeking cell service for Paulson Pass
A general overview of discussion items & major decisions from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Board of Directors open regular meeting. The next board meeting is Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. on Zoom. Board to Advocate for Cell Coverage for Paulson The RDKB will send a letter to the Provincial government requesting ...
From the Hill: MP speaks to flooding, climate crisis
Last week, in a single one-day rain event, lives were lost, homes destroyed, and livelihoods ruined in several areas of southwestern British Columbia. Critical highways and rail lines were badly damaged, disrupting almost all supply chains between the Pacific coast and the rest of the country. Through it all there have been...
Milling and Paving in Trail, November 8 to 12, 2021
Beginning on Monday, November 8, 2021 Selkirk Paving Ltd. will be milling and paving various sections of roadway throughout the City, pending favourable weather. The work is expected to conclude on Friday, November 12, 2021. Selkirk will begin on the 900 Block of Nelson Avenue, followed by the intersection of Binns Street and...
B.C. wins climate award at Glasgow conference
An innovative CleanBC program designed to reduce industry emissions and maintain global competitiveness has won an international award presented by the Under2 Coalition during COP26 in Glasgow. The CleanBC Program for Industry was awarded most creative climate solution from the coalition, which is a global alliance of state...
New living wage shows progress for low income earners
The gap is closing between the minimum wage and the living wage in the Greater Trail area. A new report from the Skills Centre and Living Wage for Families BC has found that the 2021 living wage for Trail and its surrounding communities is $18.15 per hour. This is a slight decrease from the living wage calculation of two years...
Premier Horgan to get surgery to remove lump Friday
Premier John Horgan has released the following statement regarding the state of his health: “After noticing a lump in my neck, I went to the doctor to get a number of tests over the past few weeks. Those tests have revealed a growth in my throat that requires surgery tomorrow. Any further treatment will be determined after ...
