BC Cancer’s breast screening program offers no-cost screening mammograms to eligible people in BC.  Screening mammograms are available to most women, and many Two-Spirit, trans and gender-diverse individuals, 40 years and older, who have no symptoms. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers found in BC with around 3,500 receiving a breast cancer […]

A first of its kind event in Trail, RemarkABILITY Fest at Music in the Park celebrates inclusion and diverse community Join the Trail & District Arts Council, in partnership with Diverse Family Roots, on July 24 at Gyro Park for an evening of unique experiences to engage the public and celebrate inclusion and diverse community, […]

The first group of cadets from 531 City of Trail Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadet have left for summer training. The first cadet to leave was Piper Wehowsky. Piper left on Saturday morning for Rocky Mountain Cadet Training Centre where they will be attending the Introduction to Pipe Band course. On Sunday morning, four cadets […]

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League held its 2025 Annual League Meetings in Kamloops, with the weekend generating a number of news items that will be of interest to KIJHL fans: 2025/26 REGULAR SEASON DATES & SCHEDULE FORMAT The puck will drop on the 2025-26 KIJHL regular season on Friday, September 19th when the league’s […]

By Nancy Bulman, Sue Wrigley and Kathy Moore, of the Bear Smart Task Force The wild black bears in our forests can find a lot of great food. We needn’t worry about them. They are omnivorous and opportunistic eaters, and their keen sense of smell leads them to a variety of food that many other […]

On June 30, 2025, at 9:28 a.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a damage to a vehicle stored at a business, in Genelle, BC. A 50-year-old Calgary woman reported to an officer that the windows to her vehicle were smashed overnight while it was securely stored on the […]

VANCOUVER: BC Hydro is warning customers to remain vigilant as reports of attempted and successful scams surged in May 2025, highlighting the growing sophistication of fraud targeting British Columbians. Over the course of the month, 60 customers reported falling victim to a scam, while another 92 alerted BC Hydro to attempted scams. This represents an […]

As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Canada Day, we’re reminded of the values that make our country and our province truly special: resilience, diversity, and pride. While we know there is a lot of work still to do on the many challenges facing people in B.C., there is also a lot that […]

The City of Castlegar is advancing plans to upgrade and expand the Air Terminal Building at the West Kootenay Regional Airport. At its June 23, 2025, meeting, Council approved engaging Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. to lead the design work for this project based on their proposed team, past project experience, and value […]

JCI Kootenay, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, is launching 30 Under 30—a campaign recognizing 30 inspiring individuals aged 30 and under who are making a meaningful difference across the Columbia Basin. “We know there are many people in this region doing extraordinary things—often without much recognition,” said Daniel Crema, Chair of the 30 Under […]