Trail RCMP seeking information about break, enter, and theft at Rossland museum
On Sunday, May 18, at 11:38 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report of a break, enter, and theft that occurred at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre located in the 1000 block of Highway 3B, in Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said items included a laser […]
Trail Memorial Centre harnesses expended heat into energy savings
The City of Trail is turning up the heat on energy savings with a cutting-edge project that’s harnessing the excess heat from the Trail Memorial Centre’s ice rinks and transforming it into a valuable resource. The HVAC Recovery Project will replace and upgrade the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems within the Trail Memorial Centre […]
Only minor injuries after float plane crash near Refuge Cove
At approximately 7:06 p.m. on May 19, 2025, Powell River RCMP received a report of a float plane crash near Refuge Cove, BC, according to RCMP Const. Chris Bakker. “At the time of the crash, there were three people on board the aircraft, which was landing near Refuge Cove as part of a sightseeing tour of […]
Trail moves forward with major downtown revitalization
The City of Trail is moving forward with the hazardous materials abatement and demolition of two derelict properties in the downtown core. The abatement and demolition of both the former CS Williams Clinic at 901 Helena Street and the former Towne Square Mall at 900 Spokane Street have been awarded to LOCAL Industrial Partners Ltd. […]
Assault at residence, assault on Trail officer
On May 10, at 11:42 p.m.,, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about an alleged assault that occurred between a 37-year-old Trail woman and a 51-year-old Trail woman in the 1700 block of Third Avenue in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The officer attended the scene and discovered […]
Spring means more wildlife on road, more crash risk
Drivers reminded to be on alert. ‘Animals don’t follow traffic rules.’ Spring brings longer days, greener roadsides — and a sharp rise in wildlife on the move. Road Safety at Work urges drivers to watch for animals crossing roads during peak wildlife activity periods. “Animals don’t follow traffic rules,” says Trace Acres, program director at […]
Targeted home invasion in Rossland
On Saturday, May 3, at 2:10 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence in the 1900 block of Nevada Street, in Rossland. Officers discovered that two masked assailants with knives broke into the residence and attacked a 26-year-old Beaver Falls man. The victim, […]
Upcoming workshops at the Rossland Museum
Comic Creators! Youth Comic Workshop Series with Erin Shuttleworth Unleash Your Inner Comic Artist! The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is thrilled to present a 3-Session Youth Comic Workshop Series with talented artist Erin Shuttleworth! If you love comics, drawing, and storytelling, this is your chance to bring your ideas to life on the page! […]
Nelson PD shuts down portion of View Street for dangerous warrant execution
On May 4, 2025 the Nelson Police Department executed a high-risk search warrant on a residence located on View Street, near Kootenay Lake Hospital, according to a press release issued Monday. The search warrant was authorized after an illicit drug and illegal firearms investigation was completed by members of the NPD. Given the nature of […]
Smokies coach awarded Coach of the Year by BCHL
After leading his team to the fourth-best record in the BCHL regular season, this year’s winner of the Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy for Coach of the Year is Trail Smoke Eaters General Manager & Head Coach, Tim Fragle. “I am incredibly honoured to receive this award, especially when you are chosen by your fellow coaching […]
