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MLAs Anderson and Conroy say grants will support local arts and extracurricular activities in the Kootenays

New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson and Katrine Conroy say local organizations and parent advisory councils will be able to support young artists and extracurricular activities thanks to over $500,000 in Community Gaming Grant funding. “People benefit tremendously from our local arts, culture and heritage organizations as well as the parent advisory councils,” said Brittny Anderson, […]

Sharp rise in deaths among people experiencing homelessness continues in 2022

The deaths of at least 342 people experiencing homelessness were reported to the BC Coroners Service in 2022, continuing an increase in deaths among the unhoused population of 138% in the past two years. During the period studied (2015-22), there were 1,464 deaths involving individuals identified as experiencing homelessness in British Columbia, equating to an […]

Newsletter from MLA/Minister Katrine Conroy

Strengthening our healthcare system If there’s one thing I’ve heard from people in our community throughout the year, it’s how important our healthcare system is, and what we can do to improve health services. Our government has been working hard to increase the number of people working at all levels of the healthcare system: 3,882 […]

Crash leads police to suspect, Trail man charged with assault

On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at 12:43 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a single motor vehicle incident in the 1700 block of Columbia Avenue in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. The two occupants in the vehicle had allegedly fled the scene after the crash. Officers tracked down the […]

RCMP ask for witnesses to fatal collision near Castlegar

Ed. Note: This is very literally all the information this publication has to offer at this time. First responders are not sharing more for exceptionally good reasons, most of which involve protecting bereaved and traumatised families. The rumour mill is, of course, going crazy, both in real life and on social media, and my best […]

Arsonist arrested, charged after Genelle home destroyed

On Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at 3 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers and Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue responded to a suspicious house fire that occurred in the 500 block of 16th Avenue, in Genelle, according to Trail RCMPP NCO/is Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. Wicentowich said the home owners were inside the home […]

Trail Chamber of Commerce highlights opportunities for female entrepreneurs

The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce boasts a membership of small, medium, and large companies from a wide variety of industries. The Chamber advocates for inclusivity, innovation, and professional competitiveness and believes that when businesses succeed, they can help sustainably grow communities and support families. By championing the collective voice of Chamber members, we strive […]

Blaze destroys Trail home

Nineteen firefighters responded to a structure fire at 138 Reservoir Road in Trail during the wee hours of Monday morning. Upon arrival at 2:20 a.m., they found a fully-involved blaze, which they knocked down rapidly, thus preventing its threat to other adjacent homes and structures. By 4:08 a.m., the fire was completely under control. In […]

Two arrested in Robson for possession of stolen, loaded handgun

On Nov. 30,  the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, with assistance of General Duty officers, executed a search warrant to a property located in the 1000 block of Mountain Street in Robson, according to RCMP Cpl. James Grandy. [On Nov. 30, the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit with assistance of General Duty officers were following […]

Rekindle Rossland 2023 schedule of events

Join us for Rekindle on Saturday, Dec. 2 in Rossland, BC! There will be street vendors, an artisan market, carollers, a gift basket giveaway, free and fun activities, lots of in-store specials and SANTA! ?:??-??:??: -Yoga at Madhu Collective in support of the Rossland Food Bank. Please bring a food item to donate. ??:??: -Event […]

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