Summer Schedule, Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Starting June 6 until August 12, advance bookings will no longer be needed to access the pool at the Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre. Increased aquatic staff for the summer allows for this change. On August 13, the pool will close until September 11 for its annual maintenance shutdown and will reopen on September 12....
B.C. minimum wage increases June 1 for lowest paid workers
As of June 1, 2022, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost as the minimum wage increases from $15.20 to $15.65 per hour, which is the highest of any province. This increase is part of a commitment made by government in 2018 to support workers and their families. Five years of measured, predictable increases have...
Great turn-out for Teck Coaching Series
A fun time was had by all as over 50 kids and volunteer coaches joined the Teck Coaching Series in Trail. The day featured hometown Olympian Lauren Bay-Regula on Saturday, May 28 at Butler Park. Participants were given one-on-one instruction, along with working on infield and outfield basics as part of the Softball Clinic. […]
Text alerts for toxic drugs now available in Interior
In response to the ongoing toxic drug emergency, a new health alert system has been launched across Interior Health. “Across the province – in every community – we continue to see tragic deaths due to the toxic drug supply. The new alert system is an example of innovation and community collaboration to save lives in this...
Canadian and U.S. representatives continue discussions toward a modernized Columbia River Treaty
Canada and the U.S. met informally four times this year on March 30, April 17, May 17 and May 24 to discuss ways of advancing negotiations. These meetings were arranged to ask questions and seek clarification about issues related to each country’s initial proposals, which were tabled in 2020. During the meeting on May 17, the U.S. […]
KBRH outbreak declared
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on the medical unit at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. There are currently 15 cases connected to the outbreak. Additional infection control measures have been implemented on the unit including putting a pause on new admissions to the unit, restricting all non-essential visitors, and...
Weapons Seized During Roadside Detention
A Trail man will likely be facing weapons charges after an incident in downtown Trail last week, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Thursday, May 19, at 10:20 a.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a complaint about two men allegedly making threats towards another man, in downtown...
Cadets from Castlegar, Trail and Nelson gather for first time in years
Cadets from the three West Kootenay air cadet squadrons spent two days together learning survival skills. The cadets were from Trail, Castlegar and Nelson. During the weekend, the cadets learned how to use a compass, tie knots, make shelters and made ground search and rescue signals. This was the first time in several years...
Immigrant Pilot Project Boosts Lower Columbia Economy
International professionals are benefitting from a life-changing program that’s destined to boost the Lower Columbia economy. The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) helps enterprising immigrants move to BC and start new businesses in small communities. The Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC), representing the ...
Outdoor movie screening of The Princess Bride this Friday in Warfield
The Trail & District Arts Council and The Royal Theatre have joined together to imagine your new, favourite family experience, Silver Screen Outdoor Movies at Haley Park in Warfield. Running at dusk on May 27 and July 16 this mini hit of films will bring you heartwarming fun. Our first movie, “The Princess Bride”, is a...