KSCU Employees Put Their Money Where Their Heart Is
To celebrate International Credit Union Day last week, Kootenay Savings’ employees donated the proceeds from the credit union’s Care Wear program – $21,206 – to 25 different charities and non-profits. Through the program, employees contribute $1 each week to dress casually on Fridays, which in turn is matched by the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation and […]
West Kootenay Climate Hub Launches
Local residents are organizing to increase climate action in the West Kootenay. Concern intensified during this summer of deadly heat, wildfires, smoke, and drought. It can be easy to give in to despair and feel paralyzed, especially during the pandemic. Members from local groups involved in climate action didn’t let this...
Pioneers in the Sky - Aerial Exploration Advances Mining
Teck Trail Operations is proud to commemorate 125 years of continuous smelting with an eight-part series that explores the company’s significant role in the region and industry, from the gold rush to becoming one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Since 1896, visionary...
Notice - Victoria Street Bridge Lighting Inspection Nov. 2 & 3, Temp. Lane Closures
On Tuesday, Nov. 2 and Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 from 7 a.m. until approximately 7 p.m., the City’s Public Works department will be performing an annual inspection of the Victoria Street Bridge decorative lighting. Motorists can expect traffic delays as each side of the bridge will be alternately closed beginning with the...
RCMP offer tips on having a fun - and safe - Halloween
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...
Teck Trail, emergency services to stage large training exercise in Warfield
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...
Community Gaming Grants coming to local not-for-profits
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...
UPDATE: Suspect arrested after alleged theft/assault
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...
RCMP: How scary is too scary?
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...
RCMP warn not to mix drugs/alcohol after Rossland teen gets ill
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...
