Winter 2023 Respect & Connect Series Unveiled
Issued by the Trail Community Action Team All are Welcome to the Trail Community Action Team Speaker Series In its effort to reduce stigma towards people who are struggling in our community, the Trail Community Action Team has four events planned for February and March 2023 in its Respect & Connect speaker series. “People...
BREAKING: Trail RCMP seek public help finding suspect(s) allegedly following children
Police are asking residents to keep their eyes open for two vehicles involved in two incidents involving suspicious strangers and children, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Jan. 23, at 6 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report of a man driving a dark blue 2014 Chevrolet ...
Trail to receive over $1.1M from Murphy Family Foundation for Kids Rink improvements and free programs
Last January, the City of Trail made the exciting announcement about the Murphy Family Foundation’s funding contribution of $370,000 USD to go toward the Kids Rink capital improvement project and the development of free public and sensory-friendly skating programs in the Trail Memorial Centre. The City is now very pleased to...
Salmo man to face assault charges after alleged road rage confrontation
A Salmo man could be facing prison time after a road rage situation led to an alleged assault. "On Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 7:29 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that a 18-year-old Trail man was allegedly assaulted by a 31-year-old Salmo man in a parking lot in the 1600 block of Marcolin...
Nelson man with outstanding warrants remanded to custody after weapons incident in Warfield
A Nelson man will remain in jail after an incident in Warfield, according to Trail RCMP NCO/ic Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Sunday, Jan. 22, at 3:46 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a man flashing a knife to a passerby in the 800 block of Schofield Hwy in Warfield," Wicentowich...
Coldest Night of the Year fundraising in Trail
Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 25 - team up, fundraise, walk, and gather for good... because it’s cold out there. The Skills Centre is organizing the first in-person Coldest Night...
MLA Conroy Newsletter: Affordable housing and WorkSafe BC
Dear Neighbours, Friends and Community Members, We know people in B.C. are worried about finding housing they can afford: from students and young adults moving away from home, to families looking to find more space, to seniors thinking about downsizing, and everyone in between. That’s why we’re working to protect the affordable...
Scooter ride leads to multiple charges
A Grand Forks resident will be getting his steps in as his motorized scooter has been impounded and he’s facing multiple charges under the Motor Vehicle Act. On Wednesday, January 18th just after 11 a.m., a 55-year-old Grand Forks man was seen operating his motorized scooter on Market Avenue in the downtown core. The officer examined […]
City speaks to Trail RCMP member being investigated after 'controversial' online commentary
City of Trail Mayor and Council have been receiving inquiries after the release of a news story highlighting an RCMP investigation into one of its Trail-stationed members who had shared his controversial political views through a satirical YouTube channel. “We would like to reassure our community that our Council values our...
Massive procession sees fallen NPD officer's final journey home
A procession has formed for late Nelson Police Department Const. Robert (Wade) Tittemore, 43, on his final journey home from Kelowna General Hospital to Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson. Today (Jan. 12), at least five police departments, 11 fire departments, seven Paramedic offices, six Search-and-Rescue organizations, KERPA...