City of Trail

VISAC director Sharon Roberts, in partnership with Teck Trail Operations, is hosting a public reception Tuesday night for the gallery’s latest exhibit, “The Art of Health and Safety; Joe Cushner Cominco Staff Artist.” Photo: Sheri Regnier

Exhibit showcases unique history of safety lessons at Trail smelter

PHOTOS: Joe Cushner created 200+ meaningful and entertaining safety-related posters

 

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U.S. man at-large, armed with hunting knife, arrested Friday in outskirts of Rossland

Trail RCMP confirm Levi Sweet was taken into custody Friday night after several hours being at-large

 

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Trail RCMP looking for tips after 2 dogs die; one confirmed poisoned with strychnine

Information? Call the Trail Detachment to speak to an investigator

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“Our move into retirement is bittersweet,” Benny and Ursula Chong share. “We are very proud of our accomplishments over the years, but every beginning has an end.” Photo: Sheri Regnier

After 53 years, Trail says goodbye to the one-and-only Canton Café

While it’s sad news for countless fans of Cantonese fare, it’s happy trails for Benny and Ursula Chong

“Our move into retirement is bittersweet,” Benny and Ursula Chong share. “We are very proud of our accomplishments over the years, but every beginning has an end.” Photo: Sheri Regnier
Pool closures and the cancellation of aquatic and lifesaving programs due to COVID created a severe shortage of lifeguards in Trail and beyond. Photo: Jim Bailey

City of Trail takes innovative approach to attract pool staff and lifeguards

“It’s a really bad cycle of issues that seemed to really hit aquatics quite harshly.”

Pool closures and the cancellation of aquatic and lifesaving programs due to COVID created a severe shortage of lifeguards in Trail and beyond. Photo: Jim Bailey
A Castlegar woman succumbed to her injuries after Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue extracted her from the river bank below the Esplanade in downtown Trail.

Castlegar woman dies of injuries after fall from Trail Esplanade

‘A mother, a daughter, a sister and an aunt, who was loved and had a family who fought for her’

A Castlegar woman succumbed to her injuries after Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue extracted her from the river bank below the Esplanade in downtown Trail.
Kurtis’ No Frills staff is ready to launch the sixth annual daisy campaign on Thursday (March 9), a fundraiser that benefits patients receiving cancer care at the hospital in Trail. L-R: Tyrone Siebert and store owner Kurtis MacGillivray. Photo: Submitted

Daisies cut and ready for 6th annual Kootenay Boundary cancer care fundraiser

Trail No Frills launching memorial fundraising campaign Thursday, March 9

Kurtis’ No Frills staff is ready to launch the sixth annual daisy campaign on Thursday (March 9), a fundraiser that benefits patients receiving cancer care at the hospital in Trail. L-R: Tyrone Siebert and store owner Kurtis MacGillivray. Photo: Submitted
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Victim shot again with a BB gun in downtown Trail

When officers located the man, they say he had a small bloody wound on his face

Image of a BB gun. Photo: Lamna The Shark/Unsplash
Beaver Valley Nitehawks goalie Connor Stojan makes one of 35 saves on the night in a 6-3 victory over the Nelson Leafs. Photos Jim Bailey

Beaver Valley Nitehawks eliminate Nelson Leafs

Nitehawks win in six, will face the Creston Valley Thundercats in Murdoch division final

Beaver Valley Nitehawks goalie Connor Stojan makes one of 35 saves on the night in a 6-3 victory over the Nelson Leafs. Photos Jim Bailey
Nitehawks forward Gavin Tritt taps in the game winning goal in a dramatic 4-3 overtime victory over the Nelson Leafs on Wednesday at the B.V. Arena. Photo: Jim Bailey

B.V. Nitehawks take Game 4 in dramatic OT win over Nelson Leafs

Nitehawks forward Gavin Tritt scores in the extra frame to lift B.V. to 4-3 win over Leafs

Nitehawks forward Gavin Tritt taps in the game winning goal in a dramatic 4-3 overtime victory over the Nelson Leafs on Wednesday at the B.V. Arena. Photo: Jim Bailey
Other SPCA services from the non-profit, such as animal cruelty investigations, sheltering, and pet adoption services for dogs like Bear (pictured) will continue. Photo: Jim Bailey

Greater Trail municipalities will not renew SPCA animal control contract

Municipalities of Regional District of Kootenay Boundary will no longer be funding…

Other SPCA services from the non-profit, such as animal cruelty investigations, sheltering, and pet adoption services for dogs like Bear (pictured) will continue. Photo: Jim Bailey
The Nelson Police Department's stats for 2021 show a significant drop in crime. File photo

Traffic stop in Trail leads to handguns, drug seizure

BC Highway Patrol Nelson Police Dog Services on a routine patrol when they stopped a car in Trail

The Nelson Police Department's stats for 2021 show a significant drop in crime. File photo
A group of teens got away without charges after apologizing for attacking pedestrians and unhoused people in Trail, B.C. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. teens apologize for attacking unhoused Trail residents with BB guns

RCMP said the youth expressed genuine remorse after talking one-on-one with one of their victims

A group of teens got away without charges after apologizing for attacking pedestrians and unhoused people in Trail, B.C. (Black Press Media file photo)
Nitehawks forward Ethan Smyth watches this shot beat Nelson Leafs goalie Frederick Larochelle in a 7-3 Game 3 victory on Tuesday. Photo: Jim Bailey

Beaver Valley Nitehawks dominate Nelson Leafs in Game 3 victory

Game 4 in best of seven Neil Murdoch Division semifinal series goes tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m.

Nitehawks forward Ethan Smyth watches this shot beat Nelson Leafs goalie Frederick Larochelle in a 7-3 Game 3 victory on Tuesday. Photo: Jim Bailey
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Youth target homeless with toy guns in downtown Trail

RCMP report eight youths use toy guns and gelatin BBs to target Trail’s most vulnerable

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Police arrest two Fruitvale men found in stolen car with suspected illegal drugs

Police also found a catalytic converter inside the vehicle

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In September 2022, the Skills Centre bought the property at 1060 Eldorado Street for $1.3 million. Photo: Sheri Regnier

$2.39M for eco-renovations at Skill Centre’s new locale in Trail

The nonprofit works to strengthen rural and industrial communities and workplaces

In September 2022, the Skills Centre bought the property at 1060 Eldorado Street for $1.3 million. Photo: Sheri Regnier
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West Kootenay teenager to compete at Worlds for Team Canada

J.L. Crowe grad Jaxon Kuchar will race in Bathurst, Australia at World Cross-Country Championships

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Glen Kalesniko (left) and Mark Allen stand locked outside their respective downtown Trail businesses because the building that houses Pride Gym and Performance Fitness has been closed more than two months due to fire code violations. Photo: Jim Bailey

Weights idle, ring empty; Trail gym owners locked out of their businesses

“Honestly, it’s been a nightmare,” Glen Kalesniko, Pride Gym, said of the 2+ month lockout

Glen Kalesniko (left) and Mark Allen stand locked outside their respective downtown Trail businesses because the building that houses Pride Gym and Performance Fitness has been closed more than two months due to fire code violations. Photo: Jim Bailey
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