For the first time, freshwater fishing licences and hunting licences are available through the same online system, fulfilling requests of the angling community for a streamlined system. Recreational fishing licence pre-sales are available in the Wildlife Information and Licensing Data system (WILD) for the 2026–27 season, which starts April 1, 2026. WILD is government’s online […]

The City has received several reports this morning of a scam text message circulating in Trail and area, claiming you need to pay a parking ticket and providing a link. Please help us share this preventative information. Do NOT click the link. The City of Trail does not send parking infraction notices or follow-up correspondence […]

Written by: Karlie Shaughnessy For hundreds of young athletes, the moment finally arrived Thursday night as the region welcomed more than 1,450 volunteers, 1,600 young athletes, and families from 131 communities across British Columbia who gathered to officially open the 2026 BC Winter Games. Before a single medal is awarded, before the first whistle blows […]

 Four new directors have joined Columbia Basin Trust’s Board of Directors. Made up of 12 members, the Trust Board governs the organization and its assets and ensures the Trust remains healthy, resilient and accountable to the residents of the Columbia Basin. The new members are Jared Basil from yaqan nuʔkiy, Katrine Conroy from Pass Creek, […]

At 11:28 p.m. on Feb. 22, Nelson Fire and Rescue Services responded to a report of a structure fire on the 600 block of Hwy 3a, according to Nelson Fire Chief Jeff Hebert. He said all on duty members responded immediately, with six additional members responding from home. “Upon arrival of the first crew, smoke […]

Carpooling makes sense, no doubt about it. It cuts down on emissions, saves commuting costs, reduces congestion on our highways and helps us feel good for being part of the solution rather than part of the problem. For the most part, as far as the laws are concerned, true carpooling is relatively unregulated too. Problems […]

Nelson RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance as the investigation continues into the death of Nelson resident Jordan Jollimore, according to RCMP Cpl. Derek Pitt. “On Sep. 24, 2022, Jordan Jollimore was found deceased alongside Hwy 3A and 6, west of Nelson near Grohman Narrows Provincial Park,” Pitt said, adding Jollimore was 37 years old at […]

The Trail and District Arts Council and Rossland Council for Arts & Culture present Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? by Axis Theatre, on Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m. in The Bailey Theatre as part of the TECK Family Series. Where Have All The Buffalo Gone? is a love-story for all ages that starts in […]

Change has been the constant at the Skills Centre over the years, and several major changes are happening in the coming weeks. First, the Skills Centre is announcing a change in leadership. After more than eight years in the role, executive director Morag Carter will be leaving at the end of March. “Morag has done so […]

“On Feb. 4, Station 374 Trail received a call to assist BC Ambulance Services for a patient who had fallen down a bank,” said a press release issued the same day.  “Upon arrival crews found a patient with injuries that required a low angle rescue. “The patient was handed off to BCAS in stable condition.” […]