Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin reports high snowpack in RDKB
Today the BC River Forecast Centre released the latest Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin, showing higher-than-normal levels for both the Boundary and West Kootenay snowpacks. The Boundary snowpack is at 128 per cent of normal, which is a seven per cent increase since January 1, 2020. The West Kootenay snowpack is also...
Project Update, KBRH Second Access Road on Hold
The City of Trail (the City), with input from Interior Health (IH), recently concluded a comprehensive engineering evaluation pertaining to the construction of a second access road to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH). Trail Council provided funding within the City’s 2019 Capital Plan to complete this evaluation...
Bats in trouble?
Bats are fascinating and often-misunderstood creatures. They’re also very useful to humans and ecosystems; in our region, by eating a lot of night-flying insects that damage crops and forests. To learn more about bats and how they’ve been unfairly targeted for abuse over the years, read the book “The Secret Lives of Bats: ...
Shop, Sip, Support: Trail's All About Heart event this weekend
Trail’s IncrEDIBLE Farmers' Market is bringing the runway to you this weekend with a heart-warming event that raises funds for low-income families, seniors, and expectant moms. All About Heart will feature two fashion shows at noon and 3 p.m. highlighting spring designs, accessories, and shoes from local shops, as well as an...
RCMP: Drug and alcohol use while driving leads to arrests/prohibitions
The New Year has seen Trail police dealing with many substance-related traffic calls, with nine instances in the past two weeks alone, according to Acting Sgt. Devon Reid. He said the list of files is as follows: On Jan. 20, at 12:26 p.m. the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP received a call of a suspicious vehicle...
RCMP: Discuss 'stranger danger' with your kids
Two sightings of a 'suspcious man' have led police to encourage parents to discuss strager danger with their children, according to RCMP Acting Sgt. Devon Reid. "On Feb. 3, Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report that on two occasions over the previous week, a suspicious looking male wearing all black was reported...
Poor road conditions keep cops hopping over weekend
Scads of snow kept police busy with MVIs this past weekend, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On Jan. 17, at 12:26 p.m. the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP attended motor vehicle incident where a 35-year-old female driver of Trail lost control of her 2007 Honda Civic due to icy conditions while travelling...
Do you know about the Snow Host program?
Rosy cheeks, toasting sandwiches by a crackling woodstove, snow-covered trees … and visiting with everyone else who has arrived under their own power. The Rossland Range Recreation Site with its trails, snow routes, and collection of little day-use shelters has become very popular with skiers on various types of skis,...
Trail McDonald's re-opened after suspicious fire Thursday
The Trail McDonald’s is up and running again after a fire last night, according to co-owner Kathleen Zubick. Kootenay Boundary Regional fire Rescue got the call at 5:22 p.m. and Cpt. Jason Milne said crews were on scene by 5:24 p.m. The fire was extinguished almost immediately, and was limited to the men’s washroom. “Obviously,...
You are the show at SAMAJAM’s interactive musical extravaganza
Looking for something different to do this winter? Bring the family out to experience live shows at The Bailey Theatre. This season Trail and District Arts Council presents The Teck Family Series, kicking off on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. with the one-hour show Rythmo 2 from Montreal’s SAMAJAM. SAMAJAM’s Rythmo 2 is an...