Castlegar SAR rescues off-road Trail motorbike enthusiast
On Aug. 28 at approximately 5 p.m., the Castlegar RCMP received notification that a SOS activation was made on a satellite emergency notification device that was registered to a 60-year-old Trail resident. The GPS coordinates were provided by the service provider of the device along with the male’s emergency contact person....
Selkirk College Returns to In-Person Learning
Selkirk College is preparing for the upcoming fall semester by aligning with public health guidance to ensure a safe return to in-person learning for students, faculty and staff. Working together with the Provincial Health Officer, the Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Training and colleges from across British...
IHA sees 350 new COVID-19 cases overnight, 867 in BC
As of Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, 83.9% (3,886,952) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 75.8% (3,514,485) received their second dose. In addition, 84.6% (3,657,914) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 76.9% (3,326,997) received their second ...
City of Trail and Teck announce land transfer to support extended hour Unicorn Childcare Centre
The City of Trail and Teck are pleased to announce the transfer of a Teck-owned property in Tadanac to the City of Trail to support the construction of the recently announced extended hour Unicorn Childcare Centre. The lot is immediately adjacent to the City’s properties at the north end of Kootenay Avenue. The consolidation...
Campfires to be allowed again in parts of the Southeast Fire Centre
The combination of a return to more seasonal weather conditions, with rainfall and cooler temperatures and decreased fire danger ratings, have reduced the risk of wildfires in southeastern B.C. Effective at noon on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, campfires will be permitted in the Cranbrook, Invermere, Columbia, Arrow and Kootenay...
Driver uses truck as weapon in road rage altercation
A truly bizarre road rage incident has resulted in a criminal investigation, with police requesting police assistance identifying the perpetrator, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Aug. 21, at 12:05 p.m. Trail and Greater District RCMP received a complaint about a road rage incident which began in the parking lot...
Phone scam prompts police warning
Local police are warning the Trail/Rossland area of a low-tech telephone scam of which residents should be aware. "On Aug. 20, at 2 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report about a fraudster calling a Trail resident and attempting to impersonate a Trail RCMP officer," Said RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The...
Government addresses back-to-school in pandemic reality
B.C. students will return to school next month and can look forward to full-time, in-person learning and resuming sports, music and other extracurricular activities, while mask requirements and other health and safety measures remain in place to keep schools safe. “We know how excited students and families are about being...
Local Hospice Society seeks volunteers
If you're looking for an opportunity to learn new skills, participate in the community and provide meaningful support to others, this may be just what you are looking for! Greater Trail Hospice Society is providing training opportunities for locals this September, and wrote up the following Q & A to help you decide if...
IHA reverts to semi-lockdown in response to COVID surge
Interior Health (IH) is introducing new public health orders covering the entire Interior Health region to manage COVID-19 activity. Effective at midnight tonight: · Masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces for people 12 years and older. · Low-intensity indoor group exercise is permitted to a maximum 10...
