Me and some of my friends we were gonna save the world we were trying to make it better we were ready to save the world but then the weather changed… We were pulling in the spiritual Riding on the desert wind We could see it in the distance Getting closer every minute We saw […]

The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services has released its Budget 2026 Consultation Report, reflecting the voices of British Columbians from every corner of the province. After hearing 350 presentations and reviewing 406 written submissions, the committee has put forward 86 thoughtful recommendations to help shape the next provincial budget. Between May 30 and […]

The Castlegar RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a potential vehicle of interest related to a damaged vehicle and theft of fuel. On Aug. 11, 2025, the Castlegar RCMP received a report of theft of fuel from a panel truck parked at 132 Hall Road, Castlegar. The panel truck had its fuel tank […]

On Aug. 7, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Kaslo RCMP responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision in which an SUV left the roadway and rolled down a steep embankment several km up an old mining road off Hwy 31. Emergency crews attended. It was learned that a couple were navigating a narrow section […]

On Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 8:44 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District Officers received a report from Nelson City Police that an improvised explosive device located on a rural property on Hanna Drive, in Oasis, according to police. A person had located the IED while looking at a camper trailer that was for sale on […]

On Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that a vehicle stolen from Nelson was located parked on Pine Avenue, in Trail, BC. A witness had recovered the keys from an unidentified man named Chris nearby the vehicle. The witness contacted the owner the vehicle and reported the […]

On Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at 4:31 p.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a 34-year-old Trail man allegedly brandishing a handgun in the 100 block of Reservoir Road, in Trail, BC. Officers attended the scene of the incident. Officers located the man and a pellet gun. Officers seized […]

The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce a landmark partnership with 49ing, a Swiss-based leader in AI-driven hockey analytics. 49ing provides cutting-edge sports technology and fan engagement platform. This collaboration makes the Smoke Eaters the first team in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) to join the 49ing ecosystem, positioning the club at the […]

How much time do you have to look, decide and then begin turning left in heavy traffic? Do you feel pushed by the drivers behind you into making that decision quickly? If you cannot manage turning left at a busy intersection quickly and confidently, it’s time to wait for certainty or try a different strategy. […]

According to BC Check-Up: Live, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on demographic and affordability trends across the province, the Kootenays added 2,542 new residents in 2024, bringing the total population to 176,617. “Population growth was spread out across the region, rather than concentrated in largest cities in 2024,” said […]