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COLUMN: Talking about the generations

Arc of the Cognizant CLXXXIII “Why don’t you all just f-f-fade away? And don’t try and dig what we all say … The things they do look awful cold. I hope I die before I get old.”  — The Who, My Generation “Your sons and your daughters Are beyond your command Your old road is […]

Selkirk College Presents Renowned Environmental Activist Tzeporah Berman

From behind the bullhorn at one of Canada’s largest acts of civil disobedience to working diligently behind the scenes with the leaders of the nation’s fossil fuel industry, environmental activist Tzeporah Berman has spent three decades as a crusader for urgent change. In 1993, Berman was one of the main voices of what became known […]

OP/ED: MLA Conroy newsletter includes includes ambulance upgrades for Rossland/Fruitvale

More ambulance services in rural and remote communities in the B.C. interior (bcehs.ca) People living in 21 communities in the B.C. interior are now benefiting from improved paramedic staffing models to enhance 911 responsiveness and provide consistent and reliable out-of-hospital care. As of April 1: Eight communities including Fruitvale and Rossland were upgraded to the […]

Nelson Police, Salmo RCMP searching for man wanted for numerous offences

The Nelson Police Department, in conjunction with the Salmo RCMP, are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Aza Tobias Hanbury. Hanbury is currently wanted in relation to numerous files from multiple jurisdictions for offences including Flight from Police, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Obstruct Police. Hanbury is 6’1”, approximately 185 pounds, medium build, […]

Carbon Pricing 101: How it Works

Carbon pricing can be confusing. Simply put, it’s designed to increase costs of burning polluting fossil fuels and encourage cleaner alternatives. It creates a financial incentive for people and businesses to pollute less. Rebates help keep household costs down. As of 2023, 73 global carbon-pricing instruments were in operation worldwide, covering around 23 per cent […]

Castlegar woman doubles down on arrests in Trail

On Thursday, April 4 at 11:30 p.m., according to police, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer was conducting a routine patrol when he allegedly spotted a 41-year-old Castlegar woman driving a vehicle, while prohibited from doing so, in the 800 block of Farwell Street in Trail. “The officer went to detain her and […]

Man arrested after assault, threats towards another person

On Saturday, April 6 at 3:46 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District officers received a report that a 30-year-old Maple Ridge man (formerly of Trail) had allegedly threatened and assaulted another person with a knife. At the same time, witnesses reported that the man was driving erratically and speeding in a vehicle on Hospital Bench […]

Chicken leads to car crash, massive fines

A driver in Rossland ate the most expensive bite of chicken in his life, according to Trail top vop RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 2:57 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a report of a single vehicle accident on Hwy 3, near the Nancy Green […]

Canadian Cancer Society urgently seeking volunteer drivers to help cancer patients in Trail

Dear Editor, The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is calling on residents of Trail, BC to help community members facing a cancer diagnosis by becoming a volunteer driver with our Wheels of Hope transportation program. Volunteer drivers not only provide a means for clients to get to and from cancer-related appointments, they also offer a safe […]

Daniel Street realignment project moves forward

Construction contract awarded to Marwest for substantial project City of Trail has contracted Marwest Industries Ltd. to conduct construction activities between 2031 and 2217 Daniel Street. Work will begin on Monday, April 8, 2024 and reach substantial completion on or before October 15, 2024. The contract administrator for the project is WSP Canada. There will […]

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