Extreme weather damages dam guidewall, forces temporary closure of navigational lock
The navigational lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam is currently closed for repairs to the floating guidewall which was damaged by the recent extreme weather. The floating guidewall is critical to ensure safe access into the lock from Arrow Lakes Reservoir. The navigational lock will remain closed until further notice. We ...
Speeding, snow-flinging, and punching; just don't.
Reports from the RCMP: On January 11, a resident on Thompson Avenue was angered by the speed of a passing truck and tossed a shovelful of snow at the truck. The truck driver was angered by the snow thrown at his truck, and stopped to express his rage. The two men exchanged a few punches. The RCMP responded to a complaint ...
River levels to go down as much as 2.5 feet today during repairs to guidewall at dam
BC Hydro is notifying the public of changes to the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir in order to undertake repairs to the guidewall at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam: · At 12:30 p.m. today, Arrow flows were reduced from 1,784 cubic metres per second (63,000 cubic feet per second) to 1,642 cubic metres per second...
Trail McDonald's re-opened after suspicious fire Thursday
The Trail McDonald’s is up and running again after a fire last night, according to co-owner Kathleen Zubick. Kootenay Boundary Regional fire Rescue got the call at 5:22 p.m. and Cpt. Jason Milne said crews were on scene by 5:24 p.m. The fire was extinguished almost immediately, and was limited to the men’s washroom. “Obviously,...
RETIRING CBT BOARD CHAIR LEAVES MARK ON THE TRUST/REGION
At the end of 2019, Rick Jensen wrapped up seven years on Columbia Basin Trust’s Board of Directors, including four as Chair. The Trust thanks him for his dedication and meaningful contributions, which have impacted the lives of countless people in the region. “During his time with the Board, Rick was part of a period of...
Columbia River levels at Birchbank to rise as much as two feet Friday, Saturday
Columbia River water levels could increase by as much as two feet this Friday and Saturday due to changes to the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir. The changes will be as follows: · At 7 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, the discharge rate will increase from approximately 1,388 cubic metres per second (49,000 cubic ...
OP/ED: Cautious Optimism for Provincial Wildlife Strategy
British Columbia’s hunters and anglers have long been the vanguard of wildlife conservation efforts in our province. Over the years, many of us have raised concerns about declining wildlife populations, large-scale habitat fragmentation and deterioration of true backcountry wilderness. Members of the British Columbia chapter...
You are the show at SAMAJAM’s interactive musical extravaganza
Looking for something different to do this winter? Bring the family out to experience live shows at The Bailey Theatre. This season Trail and District Arts Council presents The Teck Family Series, kicking off on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. with the one-hour show Rythmo 2 from Montreal’s SAMAJAM. SAMAJAM’s Rythmo 2 is an...
Smoke Eaters Acquire Forward Matt Osadcik from the Merritt Centennials
The Trail Smoke Eaters announced today that they have acquired 19-year-old forward Matt Osadick from the Merritt Centennials for future consideration. The deal comes ahead of the January 10th CJHL trade deadline. Osadick, a native of Grande Pointe, Manitoba, is in his first BCHL season and has played 36 games thus far. Prior...
Award-winning improviser, Travis Bernhardt, is back with a night of comedy and music in Trail
Enjoy the Fringe Fest up-close and personal atmosphere of The Griff as Trail & District Arts Council presents Travis Bernhardt's improv comedy Unscriptured as part of the E2: Experiments in Entertainment series on Friday, Jan.17 at 7:30 p.m. A big hit at Spooktacular 2018, Travis Bernhardt never ceases to amaze. Whether...
