Make A Change Canada announces student bursaries for West Kootenay area residents
On Jan. 23, 2020, Make A Change Canada held a 15 anniversary celebration event in its founding city of Nelson. To celebrate this milestone, the organization brought in the Montreal Canadiens Alumni team and formed their very own all-star team, the Kootenay Patricks, to take the ice in support of Make A Change Canada. The...
Take a Hike Foundation Thanks Teck Trail Operations for Supporting Vulnerable West Kootenay Youth During COVID-19
In response to the overwhelming need for mental health supports during the public health crisis, Take a Hike Foundation has mobilized their team of clinical counsellors online and extended mental health care throughout July and August while youth are on summer break. Long-time Take a Hike program supporter, Teck Trail Operations,...
One in custody, RCMP still seeking public info after Yew Street fire, e-comm 9-1-1 to respond to dispatch issues by end of week
A suspect is in custody, but police are still seeking public information, according to RCMP Cpl. Chris Manseau. "On June 5, the Castlegar RCMP were called to assist other emergency response crews to a structure fire on Yew St in Castlegar BC. "When RCMP frontline members arrived on scene two structures were fully ...
June 10 BC COVID-19 update: 12 new cases, virus still 'active and spreading'
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 12 new cases who have tested positive for COVID-19, for a total of 2,680 cases in British...
City of Trail Playgrounds and Spray Park Re-Open Thursday, June 11
The City of Trail Parks & Recreation Department is re-opening City-owned playgrounds* and the Gyro Park spray park starting Thursday, June 11, 2020 as part of the City’s COVID-19 plan to carefully re-open its outdoor amenities with a phased approach. *Please note the playground structure at Haley Park complex and the swing...
State of emergency extended to continue B.C.’s COVID-19 response
The B.C. government has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act to support the Province's COVID-19 pandemic response. “As we continue to slowly and carefully reopen our...
UPDATED: Trail Parks & Recreation Summer Camp 2020
Update: The City has created a webpage with all the Summer Camp 2020 details: www.trail.ca/SummerCamp2020 Trail Parks & Recreation is gearing up for Summer Camp 2020. We have some great activities planned, but the program will look a little different than in previous years. Everyone’s safety is our top priority; therefore,...
Trail traffic enforcement takes an unusual turn
Trail RCMP are reporting two alcohol-involved infractions, and also one odd case of a motorist bringing attention to his own misdeed after the fact, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicenotwich. "On June 5, at 7:22 p.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP launched an investigation after a local resident posted a video...
Police not just 'droning on' - know the rules
Police are adivsing residents to learn the rules and know the penalties for breaking them when it comes to operating drones. Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said the machines appear to be turning into a local nuisance. "On June 5, at 2:51 p.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a complaint about a...
June 5 BC COVID-19 update, one new case, one new death
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing one new case, for a total of 2,632 cases in British Columbia. One case from yesterday’s...
