On Monday, March 17, at 3:45 p.m., a frontline Trail and District RCMP officer received a report about a rental scam that occurred in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “A 24-year-old Surrey man was relocating to Trail and he found a rental house advertised on a social media platform. The man contacted the […]

On Thursday, March 13, just after 10 a.m., the Sea to Sky Whistler RCMP became aware of an unfolding incident on Blackcomb Mountain, according to RCMP Cpl. Katrina Boehmer. She said information was received from Whistler Blackcomb ski patrol that an unresponsive female had been located on Blackcomb Mountain. Whistler Blackcomb patrollers were initially notified […]

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced an agreement with Bunker Hill Mining Corp. (“Bunker Hill”) for a US$40-million equity investment intended to enhance the North American critical minerals supply chain by securing high-quality, cost-competitive zinc and lead concentrate from Idaho’s Silver Valley to feed Teck’s Trail Operations (“Trail”). The investment is subject to various closing […]

The Skills Centre’s executive director, Morag Carter, has received the King’s Coronation Medal for her contributions to the community, province and nation. Under her leadership, the Skills Centre spent three years and $6.5 million, from 2021 through 2024, purchasing a pair of buildings in downtown Trail and completing a massive renovation project to make their […]

The Village of Warfield and the City of Rossland are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement for the City of Rossland to manage the operation of the Warfield Pool, as well as the Rossland pool, for the 2025 season. This collaborative agreement ensures the continued availability of aquatic programs and recreational opportunities […]

On March 3, 2025, the Creston RCMP was made aware of a threat to the Creston Court House and staff. A 57-year-old man from Creston was trying to get a change in conditions he is currently bound by. When explained that there was a process for this to happen, the man threatened to attend the […]

The CEO of KC Recycling, Pete Stamper, has been honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his company’s remarkable business achievements and outstanding contribution to the local economy and community. Rob Morrison, MP for Kootenay—Columbia, presented Stamper with the medal, which recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to a province, territory, […]

In a local candidate race that included four experienced nominees, Linda Sankey of Penticton, BC  has been chosen by party members that cast their votes this past weekend. “I am honoured that our longtime members have placed their trust in me to carry the amazing work on our MP Richard Cannings forward,” shared Sankey. “Our […]

Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, Alberta Parks, and the Province of British Columbia, has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users across most forecast regions in BC and Alberta. This special warning is in effect immediately and remains in place through Monday, March 3. A cohesive slab of snow 30 […]

On Friday, Feb. 14, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report of a fraud after a local man provided bank information to a person on social media while in the Trail and Greater District. The man listed an item for sale on a social media website. A potential buyer offered to […]