The City of Trail’s Mayor and Council have set their strategic priorities for the next two years, outlining significant new initiatives that the group has determined are high priorities for the remainder of the Council term. “These priorities reflect our collective commitment to growth, inclusivity, and respect for the community’s rich history,” is the message […]

The Trail and District Arts Council presents: Maddisun “Home Tour” with Special Guest Rena Vee Friday, February 14, 7:30 pm in the Griff at 1501 Cedar Avenue in downtown Trail. General Seating – doors open at 7pm Tickets on sale to the General Public on Friday, December 6th at 12pm. Tickets are $25 regular and […]

Mark your calendars, hockey fans! The Smokette’s annual fundraising tournament will feature local teams and teams from Grand Forks, Kaslo, and Revelstoke, in three divisions – Women’s, Men’s, and Competitive Old-Timers. The aim is to have fun, play good hockey, and to raise funds for the good causes the Smokettes support: during the past year, […]

The Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race will thunder down Spokane Street on Saturday, January 25, starting at 9 a.m. Building on last year’s successful return, the event promises another adrenaline-packed day of speed, competition, and community spirit. Event Chair Jon Marion has worked tirelessly to uphold this cherished Rossland tradition. After overcoming challenges, the race continues […]

Environment Canada put on notice for 10-year delay in caribou protections  Environmental groups, including Wildsight, sent a letter to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) today calling on the Ministry to complete critical habitat mapping and finalize a recovery strategy for deep-snow dwelling mountain caribou that is more than 10 years overdue. The ECCC originally […]

By City of Trail New process reduces trauma and improves reporting The City of Trail is setting a new precedent in supporting sexual assault survivors by introducing self-collection kits. This progressive initiative offers victims the option to privately collect vital evidence in the aftermath of an assault. Addressing this challenge was initially discussed at the […]

A man is facing various charges after police responded to a mischief and weapons complaint Saturday morning. Shortly after 9 a.m. on Jan. 18,  Cranbrook RCMP received a report of a mischief on 4 Street North near the intersection with 16 Avenue. A subsequent report was received that a male suspect had allegedly brandished a […]

A search warrant was executed to the residence of two suspects in relation to a home invasion. On Jan. 12, 2025, at approximately 2:10 a.m., the Quesnel RCMP received a report of a home invasion in the 300 block of Hoy Street, in Quesnel. Two suspects broke into a residence, sprayed the victim with bear […]

Levi Astill (Grand Forks Border Bruins), Russell Kosec (Grand Forks Border Bruins) and Landon Garbitt (Golden Rockets) have been selected as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Jan. 12/25. Astill – Top Forward – The Edmonton native netted five goals and added seven assists in two games […]

The Ladysmith RCMP have arrested a woman who has since been charged with manslaughter following the death of a newborn infant,  according to Ladysmith RCMP Sgt. Trevor Busch. “On Dec. 27, 2023, an unresponsive baby was delivered at a private residence in Ladysmith. Despite life-saving efforts from BC Emergency Health Services (BC EHS) and subsequent […]