Come fill your basket with a unique mix of local agricultural products and handmade artisanal items readily available at the growing IncrEDIBLE Farmers Market this season. Trail and Fruitvale’s farmers markets have officially amalgamated into a unified market family after an organization rebrand. With a fresh logo and revamped website that streamlines IncrEDIBLE Farmers Market […]

The Squamish RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance to locate Dominic Paul Ethier, 46 years old, who is wanted on several outstanding warrants related to multiple offences, including: • Obstructing a Police Officer, Section 129(a) CC • Assaulting a Police Officer, Section 270(1) CC • Fail to Appear, Section 145(2)(b) CC...

Last week (March 29) the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Board of Directors approved the 2023 budget at $93.1 million after adopting the 2023-2027 five-year financial plan.  Major infrastructure projects throughout the RDKB underpin this year’s budget increase.  Together with the use of reserve funds, property...

Community Futures Greater Trail in partnership with the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the Beyond the River campaign and Stick-It! Contest.  The Stick-It! Contest officially kicks off on April 1.   “This initiative is our way of celebrating the Columbia River,” said Ron Perepolkin, Community...

An armed American man suffering mental illness issues prompted a police warning to the public last week. The man is now in custody of authorities and is receiving treatment. "On Friday, March 24, at 2:28 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers were alerted to a 42-year-old Washington man in possession of a ...

An investigation is underway after a Fruitvale woman was dropped off at KBRH with a gunshot wound to the head, according to RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Monday, March 27, at approximately 5 a.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP were notified that a 36-year-old Fruitvale woman with a single gunshot wound...

I learned this week that Canadians are considered to rank 42nd out of 50 countries based on how good they are to drive in. This disappointed me until I sat back and thought about it a bit. Based on a bit of self examination and what I see happen around me when I drive I think that I have to say that we are not serious about...

Dear Community Member, Neighbour and Friends, Everyone deserves to live free from hate, but injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination continue to take place every day. As a government we’re committed to supporting anti-racism efforts in communities across B.C. And an important part of that is recognizing...

The Castlegar Dam City Rollers are ready to slay the competition at their 13th anniversary game Saturday, April 1st when they take on the Penticton Pistoleras.   April Fools’ Slay is no joke; it’s a much-anticipated all-ages, family-friendly roller derby smash-up rolling into Selkirk College Gymnasium at full throttle.   “Fans...

The Trail Smoke Eaters are into the BCHL Playoffs, presented by Shaw and their first round opponent and dates have been confirmed. For the second consecutive year the Smoke Eaters will battle the Penticton Vees for a spot in the second round. The series will begin on March 31 in Penticton, with the Vees hosting games one and...