The Trail RCMP will be out patrolling in marked police vehicles on Halloween this Sunday, October 31, 2021. The police caution locals that sunset will occur at 5:30 p.m., which means that most trick-or-treaters will be walking around neighbourhoods in the dark. Report any suspicious activity and incidents to the Trail Detachment...

On Nov. 3, Teck Trail Operations, the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue and the Regional District Kootenay Boundary Emergency Program will be staging an emergency response exercise. This exercise is a training opportunity for Teck and our mutual aid partners.   The exercise will take place at Teck’s Warfield Operations from...

 Katrine Conroy, MLA for Kootenay West, says the New Democrat government’s grants for local not-for-profit organizations will support arts and culture and sports organizations, enriching the lives of community members.   “Sports, arts and culture are what make our cities and towns into vibrant communities,” said Conroy. “These...

On Oct. 24, 2021, Trail and Greater District RCMP arrested the alleged suspect in this assault who will face a future court date in regards to this incident. Trail RCMP will be requesting Crown Counsel review a detailed report about the incident and pursue charges. Previous coverage: Trail and Greater District RCMP are looking...

A Trail man got a visit from police last weekend after a resident saw a frightening sight, according to Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Sunday, Oct. 23, at 8:02 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a complaint about a suspicious vehicle parked near the intersection of Victoria Street and Cedar Avenue...

Police are warning the public that mixing drugs with alcohol could have serious side effects, and to be cautious after a Rossand youth fell ill according to RCMP Sgt Mike Wicentowich. "On Oct. 23, at 11:03 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a request to assist a 16-year old Rossland youth who had reportedly consumed...

 Interior Health is hosting drop-in immunization clinics in the Kootenay-Boundary area for anyone who has not yet received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and anyone who received their first dose more than 28 days ago. People can walk-up, register and receive their first or second COVID-19 vaccine. Anyone born in ...

To The Editor: As we approach Remembrance Day, I’d like to pay tribute to the veteran members of The War Amps. The War Amps was started by amputee veterans returning from the First World War to help each other adapt to their new reality as amputees. They then welcomed amputee veterans following the Second World War, sharing...

On Monday, Oct. 25, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Trail RCMP, BC Highway Patrol and Emergency Services responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision on Hwy 22 near China Creek, about two kilometres north of Genelle. "Upon arrival, it was determined that a southbound Kia crossed the centre line and collided head on with a northbound...

 Columbia Basin Trust is moving forward with implementation of a proof of vaccination policy requiring staff and Board members to be fully vaccinated by the end of November.   “It is critically important we remain vigilant in our efforts to support a safe and healthy workplace,” said Johnny Strilaeff, President & CEO of...