POLICE BEAT: Online fraud, suspected arson keep police in Rossland busy over weekend
On Friday, October 7, 2022, at 5:20 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that an unknown suspect defrauded a Rossland woman of $300 after she fell victim to an online swindle in Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The woman attempted to purchase a used kayak through a...
Threads of Our Past Exhibit Now Open
The Trail Historical Society is pleased to announce a new temporary display Threads of Our Past is now open in the Columbia Gallery in the Trail Riverfront Centre. “This exhibit showcases one of the largest items in the Trail Historical Society’s collection, a handmade loom from 1936,” said Elinor Morrissey, Trail Museum &...
OP/ED: Local Candidates Surveyed on Climate Solutions
The municipal elections are coming up on Saturday, Oct. 15. Should you bother to vote? Yes, and here’s why we think it’s important. Do you drive or cycle on local roads or take a bus? Hang out in a city or regional park in the summer? Do you drop off your recycling at one of the many depots? Do you count on local government...
Temporary road closure Oct. 5
On Wednesday October 5, 2022 from 6 AM to 10 AM, Hil-Tech Contracting will be off loading material for the Salvation Army building. During this time, the Cedar Avenue traffic lane heading south from Pine to Helena will be closed to through traffic. All parking stalls in the 1400 Block of Cedar Avenue will be closed as well....
Local Hospice seeks $10,000 boost from '100 People who Care'
A local Hospice Society has launched '100 People who Care' - its annual fundraising initiative to raise awareness and financial support within the community that directly benefits from its free services and compassionate volunteer base."This campaign always highlights what our community can achieve when we work together for...
Teck Trail donates $15,000 to West Kootenay Take a Hike
Before the pandemic began, one in seven young people in BC had one or more mental health disorders. Since the arrival of COVID-19, these challenges have been compounded and recent studies show two out of three young people now experience mental health issues. Take a Hike empowers youth who experience vulnerability to change...
One fatality, four hospitalized after crash near Trail
A woman is dead and her four children hospitalized after a head-on crash Saturday, according to a BC Highway Patrol press release. "On Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 at approximately 5:05 p.m., Trail RCMP and Emergency Services attended a two-vehicle head-on collision on Hwy 22 near Hanna Drive that resulted in a fatality," the release...
Investigation into fatal Pass Creek MVI continues
On Wednesday, Sept. 28, Castlegar RCMP were notified of a fatal crash in Pass Creek. When a man failed to return after a social outing the previous evening, his friends returned to Norns Creek, Ladybird forest service road in Pass Creek to look for him, according to an RCMP press release.. Tire tracks were seen […]
All Candidates Forums slated for municipal elections
The South Kootenay All Candidates Forums' will be held Sept. 29 – Oct. 5 and provide an opportunity to hear from those running for mayor or councillor. Please email your questions in advance to:kootenayallcandidatesforum@gmail.com, including the municipality to whom your question should be addressed. Co-hosted by the Trail ...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Join us on September 30
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. An all-ages event to reflect, learn, engage, and take action will be held on this day at Trail’s Jubilee Park (behind the Trail...
