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Harmony Choir seeks new members for exciting year

Trail & District Harmony Choir welcomes new members to sing with us as we begin our 2015-2016 season on Sept. 9. We are a non- auditioned, mixed comm, we enjoy an atmosphere of fun and friendship, while also focussing on the music in order to perform to the best of our abilities in concerts several times a year. We practice...

Emergency preparedness for pets

The following steps will help keep pets safe. Identify your pet. If you become separated from your pet during an emergency, their identification may be the only way to find them. Make sure each animal wears a collar and identification tag at all times. Pet emergency kit A sturdy crate or carrier A strong leash or harness ID...

RDKB's evacuation procedures

This Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). An alert is being issued due to potential danger to life and health due to an interface wildfire. This alert is being issued due to an upcoming weather event (strong winds) expected in the next few...

Parts of RDKB Area C and Grand Forks on evacuation alert

South Grand Forks and areas around Christina Lake are on evacuation alert as of 1:21 p.m., Aug. 26th. This is an alert -- not an order -- and residents are urged to stay calm and prepared. The alert came about due to strong winds that are predicted over the next two days, which may blow embers from the Stickpin Fire south of...

New ED to start at Trail Chamber of Commerce

The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce HR Committee and Board of Directors is pleased to announce today that it has hired Audry Lochrie to fill the position of Executive Director. Lochrie is an experienced management executive specializing in business organizations and economic development. She has a strong entrepreneurial...

LETTER: Residents write to Fortis protesting smart meters

Re:  Meter replacement West Kootenays To whom it may concern: We were contacted this week by one of your operatives to discuss your intention to access our property to remove the current analogue meter and impose your new “smart” meter on our household.  We understand that in this corporate society, the rights of citizens are...

EOC issues evacuation alert for Grand Forks/Christina Lake

An Evacuation Alert has been issued for the following areas: Electoral Area D south of the Kettle River and south of the City of Grand Forks, including the Industrial/Ruckle area of the City of Grand Forks; Ponderosa and Cascade areas of Electoral Area C. This is an Evacuation Alert, not an Evacuation Order, no residents are...

Selkirk College’s Health Care Assistant Program Coming to Kaslo

One of Selkirk College’s most popular programs is extending its reach into smaller West Kootenay communities in an effort to help fill in-demand jobs in regional health care. The Health Care Assistant Program puts graduates on the frontlines of health care assisting clients with personal care, nutrition and mobility. Based ...

Free course on copyright for artists

With the massive amount of media being easily shared digitally, how do we know what's fair to use or what others can use of ours? Recent court cases with Canadian artists emphasize the importance of understanding copyright. Presenting and accessing creative works–‐art, photography, video, writing, music–‐is easier than ever...

Trail announces new approach to Silver City Days

Trail Council is pleased to announce they will launch a new committee to coordinate the Silver City Days celebrations that take place in Trail annually each May.   The new Silver City Days Committee (SCDC), a Select Committee of Council established in accordance with Section 142 of the Community Charter, will consist of one member of […]

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