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In Loving Memory of Gloria Smee: 1948 - 2026
Gloria Smee was born on September 8, 1948, in Ogden, Utah, to Nephi Manning and Ruth Mae Manning. She lived a life shaped by creativity, resilience, and a heart that never stopped giving. She adored her four children—Angela Ferraro, Heidi Smee, Todd Smee, and Holly Smee—whom she lovingly called her sun, her moon, and her […]
Trail bylaw officer named ‘BC Officer of the Year’
The Local Government Compliance and Enforcement Association of British Columbia (LGCEA) has named City of Trail Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bobbie Briscoe its 2026 Officer of the Year, recognizing her outstanding contribution to community safety, outreach and professional leadership. Briscoe is known for her approach to bylaw enforcement: grounded in dignity, respectful communication and compassionate engagement with […]
Provincial & National
Criminals get crafty with camouflaged contraband
People on both sides of the fence are likely disappointed after Corrections officers at a jail in Mission seized a large package of contraband. Sometime overnight April 8-9, someone is believed to have gotten a package of camouflaged contraband over the fence of the Mission Medium Institution – possibly by dropping it from a drone. […]
DriveSmartBC: Why Don't BC Drivers Follow the Traffic Rules?
When the conversation turns to driving one of the first questions raised is why don’t B.C. drivers follow the traffic rules? Our system is complex and involves people with many different skills, attitudes and perceived needs. They see themselves as good drivers and believe that other road users are the problem to be solved. We […]