Province putting regulations in place to protect ecological reserves
What are "ecological reserves"? Ecological reserves are areas selected to preserve representative and special natural ecosystems, plant and animal species, features, and phenomena. Scientific research and educational purposes are the principal uses of ecological reserves. Ecological reserves are established for the: preservation...
B.C. strengthens community preparedness for climate-related disasters
First Nations and local governments throughout B.C. will benefit from funding to help strengthen resilience against climate-related hazards, such as flooding, drought, wildfires and heat. “With the severe flooding, drought and wildfires we’ve experienced recently, we are seeing direct impacts of climate change...
The Night Market returns with an evening of folk and country at Music in the Park
Join the Trail & District Arts Council and Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market on July 20 for a fun-filled evening of food vendors, market, beer & wine garden, and live music at the July Night Market. The evening will open with The Doggone Brothers and their mix of bluegrass, old country, and old-time music followed ...
Single vehicle crash near Trail RCMP detachment
On Sunday, July 9, at 6:57 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers heard a single motor vehicle crash on Hwy 3B while standing outside in the parking lot of the Trail Detachment located at 3601 Laburnum Drive in Trail, according to Trail top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the officers discovered that a ...
RDKB Directors board bus for Boundary Region tour
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors recently toured several sites in the Boundary to give Directors a greater insight into our westerly communities. “This tour provided an essential opportunity for all RDKB Directors to experience the diversity of our Regional District from community forest projects...
Provincial Grant helps RDKB get FireSmart-er
A $690,000 grant from the Province of BC will help Regional District of Kootenay Boundary residents get FireSmart-er. The Union of BC Municipalities’ Community Resiliency Investment Program funding is the largest grant ever received by the RDKB’s Emergency Preparedness Service. “We are extremely grateful for the Province of...
Fireworks a go for Canada Day in Trail
Great news! The Canada Day celebration at Gyro Park on Saturday, July 1 will include a celebratory fireworks show. The Southeast Fire Centre has rescinded the category 2 open fire ban effective June 16, allowing the committee to proceed with the show. The fireworks will be launched from the Gyro Park boat dock at dusk,...
Chamber event celebrates reopening of Teck Interpretive Centre
What happens up on the hill is once again accessible to the public with the reopening of the Teck Interpretive Centre, which coincides with the centre’s 25th year of operation. From the lead acid batteries in cars to engine parts made of zinc, Teck Trail Operations’ products are involved in our everyday lives, and the centre...
Wheels & Reels -- calling all mountain bike enthusiasts
iF3 Mountain Biking 2023 and Rossland Mountain Film Festival are thrilled to announce "Wheels 'N Reels," an action-packed event celebrating the exhilarating world of mountain biking films. Taking place on June 23rd and 24th, 2023, in the picturesque town of Rossland, British Columbia, this event will showcase captivating...
Cutting off ankle-monitor not enough to keep Trail man off cop radar
On Friday, June 9, 2023, at 3:15 p.m. an off-duty Trail and Greater District RCMP officer spotted a 41-year-old Trail man with over a dozen alleged outstanding criminal charges seated inside a parked vehicle located in the 1600 block of Marcolin Drive, in Trail. According to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said officers have...
