Economic growth, protecting public services key focus of cabinet mandate Cabinet ministers are being directed to focus on growing B.C.’s economy and protecting vital public services in the face of unprecedented threats from beyond Canada’s borders, including United States president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs. British Columbians have asked us to deliver for them in ways […]

The City of Trail has issued an extreme weather alert, and an Extreme Weather Response (EWR) shelter has been made available through the support and collaboration of City of Trail, BC Housing, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, Interior Health Authority, ANKORS, the United Church, and community volunteers. During the City’s extreme weather alert, the temporary […]

It’s time for our community to come together to raise money and awareness on the Coldest Night of the Year! The theme of this year’s fundraiser is to change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness, because it’s cold out there. Coldest Night of the Year is an annual walk to raise funds to help […]

On Thursday, Jan, 9, at 11:39 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that a 38-year-old Fruitvale woman had fallen out of a vehicle and sustained a life-threatening injury while in the 100 block of Rossland Avenue in Trail, according to Trail RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “Officers located the […]

On January 13, 2025, shortly before noon, Castlegar RCMP responded to a report of two individuals allegedly threatening staff after stealing merchandise from a business in Castlegar, according to Castlegar detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor.. “The suspects fled in a vehicle, and police obtained a description of both the individuals and the associated vehicle,” he […]

People and organizations in the Columbia Basin that would like to pursue arts and culture projects are invited to apply for grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA). The application period is now open, with deadlines on February 21 or March 7, 2025, depending on the program. CKCA grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and […]

Ah courtesy, where have you gone? You are certainly scarce on the highways and byways of our fair province! When was the last time another driver did something nice for you to facilitate a movement? Did you wave to say thank you afterwards? We can all get along nicely with a bit of courtesy now […]

Neil Murdoch Division Grand Forks Border Bruins head coach-general manager Dave Hnatiuk feels they had a pretty solid first half. “The games we dropped were lessons for us to learn and areas that we need to make sure we can be prepared for in the future,” he said. Hnatiuk added every player finds their groove […]

Filling an essential gap in the region’s frontline health care needs, the first cohort of graduates from Selkirk College’s Practical Nursing Program are now out in communities making a difference. Spurred by staff shortages across the sector, the Provincial Government provided funding for new seats at post-secondary institutions across British Columbia in late-2022. Students in […]

Trail RCMP have released their 2024 statistics, reporting a total of 5,533 calls for service in 2024, down from 5883 in 2023. Detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said this is a significant drop. “Overall, when compared to the past 5 years, this is the lowest number of calls for service that the Trail and Greater […]