LETTER: The need to label 'Canadian' products accurately
Dear Editor I have been so proud to see how many of my fellow Canadians have responded to the threats of Trump’s tariffs by committing to support Canadian industry, farmers and retail outlets. It has been a real awakening of pride in our identity, and an adventure to seek out authentic Canadian goods and services, […]
From the Ledge: Weekly column from MLA Steve Morissette
British Columbia’s 2025 budget tabled this week has British Columbians at its centre. Premier David Eby and our BC NDP Government are protecting the services people rely on, strengthening our economy, and standing together in the face of The US tariff threat. We know that the threat of tariffs and the potential effect on jobs and our economy […]
FROM THE HILL: Elbows Up!
Since Donald Trump came into office just over a month ago, Canada—and the world—have been thrown into a tumultuous time of trade wars, foreign policy through insults and a general topsy-turvy world order. Trump’s talk of crippling tariffs on exports to Canada are a serious threat to the Canadian economy. Agriculture, forestry, the auto industry […]
Trail Air Cadets Participate in Effective Speaking Competition
Cadets from the 531 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron participated in an effective speaking competition this week. On March 4, a local effective speaking competition was held within the 531 City of Trail Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron to determine which cadet in the squadron would participate in the upcoming regional competition. Competitors had several […]
DriveSmartBC: The Proper Position for Turning
“Tell them that they need to be in the proper lane before they turn” says a reader. Equally important is the need to end up in the proper lane after turning. Attention to detail here provides for a smooth flow of traffic and less chance of being involved in a collision. The definition of roadway […]
Crash closes hwy, cyclist expected to recover from injuries
On March 5, at 4:14 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP and BC Highway Patrol officers, Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue, and EHS responded to a report of a collision between a motor vehicle and cyclist in the 1400 block of Hwy 3B, near Warfield, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The 40-year-old […]
Water Quality Advisory issued for the South Slocan Water System
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has issued a Water Quality Advisory for users on the South Slocan Water System. The system is located in the community of South Slocan Village approximately 30 km southwest of Nelson and is within RDCK Electoral Area H. The Dam Inn is across Hwy 3A and is supplied water from this […]
Time Travellers Unite for the SROAMazing Race at Whitewater
Dig out the vintage onesies, neon windbreakers and Y2K tracksuits, Whitewater Ski Resort is taking a trip back in time for the annual SROAMazing Race. Hosted by students in the Ski Resort Operations & Management (SROAM) Program at Selkirk College, the SROAMazing Race will take place on March 21 at Whitewater Ski Resort, bringing together teams of […]
RDCK: Reimagining Castlegar Recreation Engagement Wraps Up with Final Report
The public engagement project, Reimagining Recreation Services in the Castlegar & District Area, has come to a close and the final report is now available online. The final report summarizes the three phases of the project, all the key information collected during the entire engagement process – highlighting what the community shared and drawing conclusions from […]
KIJHL Scoreboard - Monday, March 3, 2025:
Grand Forks Border Bruins (2) vs Castlegar Rebels (0) Border Bruins lead series 3-0 Jasper Tait stopped all 21 shots he faced from the Rebels to earn his first KIJHL playoff shutout, while Jace Koole (Keenan Holland, Logan McCabe) scored the winner. McCabe collected his second assist on Theo Naidu’s goal. The Border Bruins went […]
