The BC SPCA is urging Canadians to sign a petition calling on the federal government to protect animals from the dangers of fireworks.  “For many, Halloween is a fun time for candy, costumes and fireworks,” says Meghann Cant, BC SPCA manager of companion animal welfare science & policy. “But, for animals, it’s one of the...

Local residents are organizing to increase climate action in the West Kootenay. Concern intensified during this summer of deadly heat, wildfires, smoke, and drought. It can be easy to give in to despair and feel paralyzed, especially during the pandemic. Members from local groups involved in climate action didn’t let this...

A new Automated Avalanche Detection System is operational in Ningunsaw Pass, improving the reliability of Highway 37 between Terrace and Dease Lake, and providing peace of mind for people travelling the area as avalanche season gets underway. “British Columbia’s highways pass through some of the most spectacular mountain...

The navigational lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be closed starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 12 until 8 a.m. on Monday, November 15. This closure is necessary for maintenance on the lock. Regular hours of operation for the navigational lock are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on...

Environment Canada has issued a Special weather statement Friday for Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. Environment Canada said heavy rain is expected, with snow accumulations near the summit for Highway 3 Friday morning. “A weather system continues to give heavy rain over Kootenay regions — snow level is currently...

The controversial Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality is one step closer to meeting its end. Today, Bill 26 was introduced by the BC government that includes measures to dissolve BC’s only town without a population, created for a widely-opposed ski resort.  Wildsight Executive Director and Jumbo Wild Lead Robyn Duncan...

The Trail RCMP will be out patrolling in marked police vehicles on Halloween this Sunday, October 31, 2021. The police caution locals that sunset will occur at 5:30 p.m., which means that most trick-or-treaters will be walking around neighbourhoods in the dark. Report any suspicious activity and incidents to the Trail Detachment...

New research from BC Hydro finds festive lights and blow up decorations are no longer limited to just the holiday season as more British Columbians are putting up Halloween ‘mega displays.’ The survey finds almost a quarter of British Columbians now decorate about the same amount for both Halloween and Christmas – with almost...

On Nov. 3, Teck Trail Operations, the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue and the Regional District Kootenay Boundary Emergency Program will be staging an emergency response exercise. This exercise is a training opportunity for Teck and our mutual aid partners.   The exercise will take place at Teck’s Warfield Operations from...

A Trail man got a visit from police last weekend after a resident saw a frightening sight, according to Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Sunday, Oct. 23, at 8:02 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a complaint about a suspicious vehicle parked near the intersection of Victoria Street and Cedar Avenue...