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 […]

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Golden RCMP were informed of two missing individuals who had been backcountry skiing. The pair was skiing in the mountains southeast of Golden and were last heard from at 5:30 p.m. One of the men returned home and confirmed that his skiing companion, a 42-year-old man […]

The TECK Family Series has an exciting start to the season with “Walter Ego” on Sunday, February 23 from 3 to 4 pm in The Bailey Theatre. This captivating and funny physical theatre show comes from Montreal for kids ages 5-12 years old and their families to enjoy together. In this show, Mr. Walter lives his life alone […]

On Friday, Feb. 7, at 1:18 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a 41-year-old Bridesville man causing a disturbance in the emergency room at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, according to Trail RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The man was allegedly intoxicated and yelling at staff after being denied a […]

Let the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 begin!  A spectacular Opening Ceremony at Vancouver’s sold-out BC Place Stadium – with 500+ enthusiastic competitors from 23 Nations, an unprecedented talent lineup, inspiring guest speaker remarks including Presenting Partners ATCO and Boeing, and unbridled excitement – has kicked off nine days of exhilarating sport competition. Fast-paced Wheelchair […]

Family Day at the Museum Bring the whole family and join us for an unforgettable BC Family Day celebration at the Museum on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 10 a,m, to 4 p,m. Dive into a day of snowy fun with a giant snow maze, thrilling toboggan runs, and creative snow painting. Build the ultimate snowman, enjoy family-friendly […]

Fresh ingredients, close-to-home suppliers, culinary creativity and engaging service will bring a delightful energy of fusion to the annual Best of BC event at Mary Hall on Selkirk College’s Tenth Street Campus. Featuring more than two dozen suppliers from across the province, students in School of Hospitality & Tourism programs will have their talents and […]

Pacific Coastal Airlines is pleased to announce the launch of its Trail Shuttle Service, a new initiative designed to support passengers travelling between the West Kootenays and Vancouver during the winter months. Operational since January 27, 2025, this service offers reliable ground transportation between Trail Airport (YZZ) and Penticton Airport (YYF) during inclement weather, minimizing travel […]

BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) crews have returned to B.C. after two weeks supporting the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) with wildfire fighting efforts in Los Angeles. “In times of need, we will always be there for our friends; that’s who we are as British Columbians and as Canadians,” said Ravi Parmar, […]