Smoke Eaters Come From Behind To Snap Eight-Game Losing Skid In Surrey
The Trail Smoke Eaters used a two-goal comeback to help them out of an eight-game winless stretch as they picked up a 4-3 shootout victory over the Surrey Eagles on Sunday evening at the South Surrey Arena. Owen Ozar and Kent Johnson each scored in the shootout while Trail killed off a big penalty in overtime to help them ...
IHA warns of temporary changes to KBRH entrance
On Saturday, Nov. 10 from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the main entrance to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital will be closed due to construction. Patients and visitors can access the hospital through the MRI entrance to the hospital during these times (photo attached). Signs will direct people to that entrance and through...
Board votes to prohibit or allow retail sale of non-medical cannabis in electoral areas
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary recently held its October Board Meeting. Here is a general overview of discussion items and major decisions from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Board of Directors meeting. The next board meeting is on (Wednesday) November 14 at 6 p.m. in our Trail office. Cannabis...
Letter: It's not just about fairness; an Ontario citizen cautions BC voters
So far, most of the discussion about Proportional Representation (PR) has focused on fairness. Without a proportional voting system, there’s no way to make every vote count equally. But there are other reasons to adopt it, arguably as valid: it would bring social and financial stability and cut waste. In elections using...
Rossland Lauded for Knotweed Control Actions
Japanese Knotweed is among the most feared invasive weeds, because of its effects on real estate values, taxes and infrastructure; it is unfortunately able to damage all three – it damages property values merely by being there, raises taxes by increasing municipal costs, and damages infrastructure by invading foundations,...
The new Eagle's Nest is ready for visitors!
Bring on the snow! The latest day-use shelter for free, self-propelled public recreation in the Rossland Range Recreation Site has an expansive view to enjoy along with those grilled (or charred) cheese sandwiches, or whatever form of lunch or snack skiers, snowshoers, fat bikers or hikers prefer. It’s...
RECAP: Late Comeback Sees Smoke Eaters Fall To Silverbacks
The Trail Smoke Eaters surrendered a two-goal 3rd period lead as they dropped their sixth consecutive game with a 4-2 setback to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Saturday night at the Shaw Centre. Layne Sniher and Kent Johnson scored in the first and second period as the Smoke Eaters dominated play for the opening 40 minutes ...
Beware: Thieves are here
The Trail RCMP Detachment is advising the public about a recent rash of purse and wallet thefts and frauds in the Trail and greater area. The attached images shown here were obtained from video surveillance of a male and female believed to behind one of the thefts which occurred on October 18, 2018, in ...
RECAP: Smoke Eaters Fall In Overtime To Wild
The Trail Smoke Eaters battled their way from behind but eventually fell in overtime to the Wenatchee Wild by a 5-4 score on Wednesday night at the Town Toyota Center. Owen Ozar collected a pair of goals and three points in his BCHL debut but it would not be enough as Trail battled back from a two-goal 1st period deficit...
Smoke Eaters Add National Champion In Three-Team Deal
The Trail Smoke Eaters Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club announced on Thursday that the team has acquired defenseman Powell Connor (’00) from the Chilliwack Chiefs while trading forward Levi Glasman (’99) to the Powell River Kings in a three-team trade. To complete the three-team trade, the Chiefs acquired defenseman Nathan Kelly (’00)...
