RDKB appoints WaterSmart Ambassador to help locals save
Residents living in the Beaver Valley, Rivervale and Christina Lake will be able to significantly reduce their water consumption and conserve H20 more effectively this summer with help from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary latest seasonal recruit, Abbe Teasdale. The RDKB made the announcement in a recent media...
Temporary changes to foot traffic within Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital
Interior Health would like to inform people in Trail and the surrounding area of an upcoming temporary change to access Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH). As part of the ongoing redevelopment of KBRH, upgrades are taking place to the hospital’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical systems. As a result...
Fine issued for Coastal GasLink project
The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has issued a second administrative penalty to Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. (CGL) for non-compliance with conditions and orders related to erosion and sediment control under its environmental assessment certificate. The fine of $170,100 was issued following several inspections by...
Beyond Extinction: Sinixt Resurgence Film Tour
Autonomous Sinixt are hosting a film tour through the Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔxʷ (homeland) between May 12 and May 15. The screening times are as follows: Thursday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. Arrow Lake Theatre Nakusp, BC Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. The Royal Theatre Trail, BC Saturday, May 14 at 4 p.m. Civic Theatre Nelson, BC Saturday,...
Cougars and cameras and deer, oh my! BCWF holds 50/50 fundraiser
A fundraising initiative by the BC Wildlife Federation will give locals a chance to win big while supporting important wildlife projects. Order your tickets by midnight, Friday, June 24, 2022 for a chance to win the 50/50 Jackpot - up to $496,250. The winner will be drawn on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 1 p.m. The proceeds from...
Summer camp leaders needed for Camp Cawabunga & Adventure Camp to run this summer
The City of Trail’s Parks & Recreation Department is still seeking fun and energetic camp leaders for Camp Cawabunga and Summer Adventure Camp, both scheduled to run from July 4 to August 26. The camps offer theme weeks packed full of adventure, games, sports, arts, crafts, and a whole lot of fun. The camp leader position...
BC SPCA asks public to remove bird feeders due to avian influenza outbreak
The BC SPCA is asking the public to temporarily remove backyard bird feeders and to empty bird baths due to a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) spreading across the country. Avian influenza - or "bird flu" - is a virus that can affect many different species of birds. This includes farm animals like chickens and turkeys,...
B.C. conducts test of system, expands emergency hazards alert
A test of B.C.’s wireless alerting system will be conducted at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, as part of the national Alert Ready system to improve public safety in the event of emergency. This year, the Province is expanding use of the Alert Ready system in B.C. beyond tsunami warnings and Amber Alerts...
Midway Mill resumes operations after a maintenance-mandated shutdown
After a four-week long shutdown to repair and restore mill equipment, Vaagen Fibre Canada’s Midway Mill is back in operation. The shutdown started April 4, and was a way to conduct a thorough check-up on the health of all the machinery and ensure a smooth-running operation for the remainder of the year, said Plant Manager...
Rossland City Council Meeting, May 2, 2022
Fascinating statistics from the RDKB; Trail Minor Baseball reconsidered; variances galore; a Land Acknowledgement; curbside organics collection -- with or without countertop devices? Present: Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors Chris Bowman, Stewart Spooner, Janice Nightingale and Andy Morel. Absent: Terry Miller and Dirk...
