Trail Campus Purchase Bolsters Legacy of Learning in Silver City
An essential community in the Selkirk College learning corridor for five decades, the purchase of the building that houses the Trail Campus opens a new chapter of exciting possibility and future growth in the Lower Columbia and Boundary regions. The Greater Trail Community Centre building located at the corner of Cedar and ...
Daring rope rescue down Montrose embankment Wednesday
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue crews undertook a challenging rope rescue in Montrose Wednesday afternoon, according to KBRFR Cpt. Grant Tyson. Tyson said the call came in at 3:12 p.m., and crews arrived within nine minutes (eight firefighters from Trail and three from Montrose) at the 900 Block of 9 Avenue. “A local...
Celebrate Canada Day at Gyro Park in Trail
Celebrate Canada Day on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Gyro Park in Trail for a BBQ, Rotary kettle corn, fun activities, games for kids, and live music from 10 am to 3 pm and celebratory fireworks at dusk. The day marks Canada’s 155th birthday and Trail’s 122nd celebration anniversary. The family-friendly festivities are hosted by...
Drug crisis kills 161 in BC during April 2022
Illicit drugs continue to claim the lives of British Columbians in larger numbers than homicides, motor-vehicle incidents, drownings, deaths by suicide and fire-related deaths combined, according to the latest data released by the BC Coroners Service. “Coroners’ investigations continue to document the volatility and inconsistency...
Temporary Water Shut Off, June 10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marwest Industries Ltd. will be completing the connection of the new watermain between Milligan Avenue and Glover Road on Friday June 10, 2022. Water service will be temporarily shut off for residents in the highlighted area from 8 am to 5 pm. Notices have been delivered to these residents. In order to accommodate the watermain...
Trail Museum & Archives partners with Live History for interactive programming
Live History is a travelling, immersive theatre troupe that performs in Canada, Bermuda, UK, Republic of Ireland, US, Australia and New Zealand. The Trail Museum & Archives will host these talented individuals on June 8 and 9, 2022 and the public is invited to participate in one-hour immersive and interactive Trail history experiences. Registration is mandatory […]
Government launches preparedness plan for heat events, heat alert
The Province is launching the BC Heat Alert and Response System (BC HARS) to help ensure people, First Nations communities and local governments have the tools they need to stay safe during heat events. Under BC HARS, the Province is prepared to issue a Broadcast Intrusive alert for extreme heat emergencies. The Province is...
Trust/Province partnership helps communities reduce wildfire risk
As the days warm up and the wildfire season approaches, communities and groups in the Columbia Basin can access new supports for their efforts to protect people and the places they love. To help them prepare for and reduce the threat of wildfire, Columbia Basin Trust and the Province of British Columbia are partnering to...
You’re Invited: Columbia Operations Update Virtual Meeting
BC Hydro is hosting a virtual meeting to provide information about our Columbia facility operations. Topics to be discussed include information about forecast inflows and our expected operation of our facilities including Mica Dam and Kinbasket Reservoir, Revelstoke Dam and Revelstoke Reservoir, Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam and ...
Property taxes due July 4, 2022
The City of Trail has mailed the 2022 property tax statements. Payments are due by Monday, July 4, 2022. Pay with one of the following methods: online through your bank or credit union. online through the City’s payment system at www.trail.ca/PayOnline. Your account number is the Roll No. on your tax notice. Please allow...
