FROM THE HILL: MP Cannings and NDP leverage their power for big wins in Budget 2022
Parents, workers and advocates across healthcare and housing sectors are celebrating some key wins the NDP secured from the Liberal government in Budget 2022. “It is day worth smiling about if you’re a kid or parent. By the end of the year all children under 12 will have access to free, quality dental care. The Liberals and...
Cancellation of Council Meetings April 11, 2022
The Regular Meeting of Trail City Council scheduled for Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The Governance and Operations Committee Meeting that is typically held earlier in the day has also been cancelled. The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The City...
Trail RCMP issue warning about man trying to enter local home
On Saturday, April 2, at 4:21 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report that a man claiming to be a realtor attempted to enter a home in the 500 block of Spokane Street in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The man said he was showing the house to a client as it was listed for sale," Wicentowich ...
Two Suspected Arsons in Trail Sunday
On Sunday, April 3, at 3:25 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP and Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue responded to an intentionally set grass fire near the 5000 block of Hwy 3B, in Trail, according to Trail detachment NCOIC Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. KBRFR extinguished the fire while Trail RCMP conducted a scene examination...
Ground-breaking for new Habitat for Humanity Build Project in Castlegar
On Tuesday April 19, Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC will be breaking ground on a new multi-family, affordable housing project in Castlegar. Four families will be given the opportunity to achieve the dream of affordable homeownership thanks to Habitat for Humanity’s newest build project in Southeast BC. Located at 560 8 Street in Castlegar. Neil […]
FROM THE HILL: NDP MP Richard Cannings introduces a beer bill that makes sense
As the cost of gas, groceries and housing continues to rise, NDP MP Richard Cannings wants to make it a bit easier at the end of the day to enjoy a cold beer. Cannings’ new Bill C--- is proposing to eliminate the federal excise tax on low-alcoholic beer. “An error was made and the result is that Canada doesn’t treat all...
Water main flushing starting April 11
Starting on Monday, April 11, 2022 until the end of June, the City of Trail Utilities Department will be flushing water mains in Sunningdale, Shaver’s Bench, Miral Heights, Glenmerry, Waneta, East Trail, Downtown, West Trail and Tadanac. Water main flushing is a necessary maintenance technique used to clean and disinfect the...
Spring clean-up 2022, schedule and requirements
The City of Trail will be conducting its annual spring clean-up program. Pick up will be done between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on the dates listed below. Please have your materials ready for pick-up by 7 a.m. on the first day scheduled in your area. City crews will pass through your area only once on the dates specified. Materials...
Police seek public help with rash of catalytic converter thefts
The Castlegar RCMP are investigating a recent rash of catalytic converters stolen from three separate vehicles between March 29 and April 1, according too RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. '''Two vehicles, one parked on March 29 and the other parked April 1, both had their catalytic converter cut and stolen during the day while parked...
MLA Conroy announces significant support for West Kootenay arts
New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy says strengthened support from the BC NDP government will help local artists and art organizations in the West Kootenays recover from the impacts of the pandemic. “We are so fortunate to have arts organizations in our communities that do the incredible work they do,” said MLA Conroy. “COVID-19...
