Trail’s living wage up 6% as cost of living continues to soar
The living wage for Trail has increased to $22.85 per hour, a 6% change over last year. The living wage is the hourly rate that each of two parents working full-time must earn to support a family of four based on the actual costs of living in a particular community. It is different from the […]
End of Season for WildSafeBC in Castlegar
The bears are getting ready to hibernate for the winter, as will the WildSafeBC Castlegar Program on November 30th. WildSafeBC’s goal is prevent conflict with wildlife through education, collaboration and community solutions. Your local coordinator, Tara Pejski, has been working with the community to prevent negative outcomes for wildlife and for people by providing wildlife […]
The Latest Scores and Information from the Kootenay International Junior ‘A’ Hockey League
KIJHL Scoreboard – Saturday, Nov. 23/24: Castlegar Rebels (0) vs Beaver Valley Nitehawks (3) Brady Magarrell netted the winner for the Nitehawks in the first period against the Castlegar Rebels. Connor Stojan earned the shutout with a 31-save performance, while Johnathan Strecheniuk led with two points. Nathan Dominici made his season debut for the Nitehawks […]
DriveSmart BC: Claiming the Crosswalk
Question: Please comment on the subject of when a vehicle claims the crosswalk and what pedestrians must do and not do in that situation. Pedestrians seldom wait for vehicles that have lawfully claimed the crosswalk. Sometimes they get upset with drivers and now there is conflict while the driver attempts to complete a maneuver and […]
OBITUARY: Fred Postnikoff
Mr. Fred Postnikoff passed away peacefully at home in Kamloops, BC on Nov. 9, 2024 at the age of 84 in the arms of his loving wife Ruth. Lovingly remembered by Children Lori (Bryan), Alvin, and Kelly (Dean); Grandchildren Ashley (Thomas), Amber (Drew), Melissa (Mario), Blake (Alina), and Shayne (Kayla); 11 great grandchildren; Brothers Pete […]
Arrow Flow Change and Navigation Lock Closure at Hugh Keenleyside, November 25
On Monday, November 25, the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will fluctuate noticeably. Please make safety your top priority when planning activities near the Columbia River. The navigation lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be closed starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 24 until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26. This […]
Trail man charged in aggravated assault investigation
On March 27, 2023, shortly after 5 a.m., a 33-year-old woman was dropped off at the entrance to the Kootenay Boundary Hospital emergency department in Trail, BC, with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound. Frontline officers attended the hospital, where the victim was determined to have sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. The man who allegedly […]
Residential disturbance leads to police foot chase, arrest, new charges
A Trail man is facing a list of charges after an altercation with police Saturday, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On Nov. 16, at 10:15 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a 28-year-old Trail man causing a disturbance at a residence in the 1900 block of Seventh Avenue in Trail,” […]
Downtown shed fire causes damages but no injuries
No one was injured in a blaze that did roughly $30,000 damage, according to Castlegar Fire Chief Sam Latanzio. “On the evening of Nov. 15 ,CFD was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 300 block of 4 Avenue,” Lattanzio said. “Upon arrival, it was noted that there was a fully involved […]
Statement from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers: More Than 55,000 Postal Workers on Strike
Some 55,000 postal workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) went on a nationwide strike on Friday, Nov. 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET. After a year of bargaining with little progress, postal workers made the difficult decision to strike. Canada Post had the opportunity to prevent this strike, but it has refused […]
