Update to Centennial Trail Drifter (1)-1

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Taxpayer alert!  — Some very meaty information available for everyone interested in where all those tax dollars go (and links to some of it).   And:  a decision about the Coy Cup, a report on the condition of 11 retaining walls around town, discussion on how to involve taxpayers in budget and financial planning … and […]

I recently had the privilege of learning about the Columbia River Field School. I was invited to attend their “Future of the River Symposium”, which was a gathering of the youth, facilitators, and local experts to debrief and share about their experience in the program. The field school is a program hosted by Wildsight, which […]