Two dead after crash near Kaslo
On Aug. 7, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Kaslo RCMP responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision in which an SUV left the roadway and rolled down a steep embankment several km up an old mining road off Hwy 31. Emergency crews attended. It was learned that a couple were navigating a narrow section […]
Trail RCMP and Nelson City Police investigate IED located in Oasis
On Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 8:44 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District Officers received a report from Nelson City Police that an improvised explosive device located on a rural property on Hanna Drive, in Oasis, according to police. A person had located the IED while looking at a camper trailer that was for sale on […]
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A quarter of Canadians think gas lawn mowers should be banned due to environmental damage
A quarter of Canadian residents believe gas lawn mowers should be banned in Canada, due to the environmental damage caused by using this type of fuel. According to brand new data from Homestars.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 25 per cent of people in Canada would support a full ban on the gas-powered machine. Perhaps […]
Stolen car, and berries, found in downtown Trail
On Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that a vehicle stolen from Nelson was located parked on Pine Avenue, in Trail, BC. A witness had recovered the keys from an unidentified man named Chris nearby the vehicle. The witness contacted the owner the vehicle and reported the […]
Police seize pellet gun during firearms investigation
On Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at 4:31 p.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a 34-year-old Trail man allegedly brandishing a handgun in the 100 block of Reservoir Road, in Trail, BC. Officers attended the scene of the incident. Officers located the man and a pellet gun. Officers seized […]
Trail Smoke Eaters Announce Groundbreaking Partnership with 49ing, Becoming First BCHL Team to Join Platform
The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce a landmark partnership with 49ing, a Swiss-based leader in AI-driven hockey analytics. 49ing provides cutting-edge sports technology and fan engagement platform. This collaboration makes the Smoke Eaters the first team in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) to join the 49ing ecosystem, positioning the club at the […]
Minister’s statement on July Labour Force Survey results
Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for July 2025: “Today’s Labour Force Survey shows the impact of U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s tariff threats is being felt across the country, but B.C. will continue the work to defend workers […]
DriveSmartBC: Turning Left is Complicated
How much time do you have to look, decide and then begin turning left in heavy traffic? Do you feel pushed by the drivers behind you into making that decision quickly? If you cannot manage turning left at a busy intersection quickly and confidently, it’s time to wait for certainty or try a different strategy. […]
CPABC: Kootenay home prices, sales rise during the first half of 2025
According to BC Check-Up: Live, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on demographic and affordability trends across the province, the Kootenays added 2,542 new residents in 2024, bringing the total population to 176,617. “Population growth was spread out across the region, rather than concentrated in largest cities in 2024,” said […]