The balance has been tipped on Slocan Lake complex wildfires: B.C. Wildfire Service
Hot and dry climes in the valley aren’t contributing to out-of-control times for wildfire activity in the Slocan Valley complex, which currently has two fires of note on the ledger. In addition to ongoing B.C. Wildfire Service fire suppression efforts, rainfall, elevated humidity levels, lingering smoke and slightly cooler temperatures have all contributed to a […]
Lost wallet found in downtown Rossland
RCMP say that on Aug. 10, at 5:40 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District officer received a report that a wallet was found near the bus stop on Columbia Avenue in Rossland. It is currently located at the Trail Detachment. If this is your lost wallet, please contact the Trail Detachment at 250-364-2566 to […]
Trail woman assaulted by neighbour
On Aug. 10, at 9:11 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to an assault in progress between two women in the 1200 block of Columbia Avenue in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “A 35-year-old Trail woman allegedly assaulted her neighbour, 25-year-old Trail woman, during a dispute,” Wicentowich said. “The 25-year-old […]
Navigational lock viewing area closed
Access to the Navigation Lock viewing area at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam is currently closed due to damage to the access gate. The viewing area will remain closed until repairs are complete. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mary Anne Coules at 250 […]
Evac order lifted for Slocan Village, boil water advisory to stay in place
On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has downgraded the Evacuation Order for 208 properties in the Village of Slocan, as well as 256 properties and 133 parcel identifiers (PIDs) in Electoral Area H to an Evacuation Alert due to the Ponderosa and […]
BC Highway Patrol officers catch 19 impaired drivers in Salmo
BC Highway Patrol officers caught 19 drug impaired drivers at the 2024 Shambala Festival last weekend including a drug trafficker coming from the festival, according to RCMP Cpl. Melissa Jongema. She said BC Highway Patrol conducted two full days of check stops and sifted through over 30,000 visitors going to and from the festival to […]
Evacuation Alert rescinded for the Village of Silverton and surrounding area in Electoral Area H
On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has rescinded the Evacuation Alert for 185 properties in the Village of Silverton, 17 properties in the surrounding area of Electoral Area H, as well as 18 Parcel Identifiers (PIDs). The Village of Silverton and surrounding […]
LETTER: Environmental and health groups issue open letter to all political leaders concerning Jasper Wildfires
The lives of the people in Jasper, a mountain town beloved by Canadians, a place so many of us have spent time in, have been devastated because of a fast-spreading wildfire. Our hearts go out to the people of Jasper and all of the communities and Indigenous Nations facing evacuation, the loss of their homes, […]
Music in the Park ends the season with a fun program of events and activities at The Night Market
Join the Trail & District Arts Council and Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market on Aug. 15 for an entertaining evening of food vendors, market, beer and wine garden, and live music at The Night Market in Gyro Park from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The music will kick off at 6 p.m. as the Maritime Kitchen Party […]
Fossil fuel subsidies cost Canadians a lot more money than the carbon tax
[Editor’s Note: The article below focuses on the federal carbon pricing system; please be aware that in BC, the Province runs its own carbon pricing system, but the carbon price for each is the same, and both the federal and the BC systems have rebates – paid quarterly – to benefit low-income and medium-income households. […]
