On Aug. 16 at 11:16 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater RCMP officer received a report about a group of rambunctious youth playing ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ in the 1800 block of Columbia Gardens Road in Fruitvale, According to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a witness believed that approximately 15 youths were believed to be […]

The tree fruit industry is an iconic part of the economy in the southern Interior of BC, particularly in the Okanagan Valley.  Bowls of sweet black cherries, juicy fresh peaches and bright red apples have always brought visitors and a good way of life to the region.  But it has never been easy for the […]

On Aug. 18, at 3:24 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a report of single motor vehicle incident on Hwy 3B near Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a 42-year-old Warfield man and his passenger sustained injuries after the man crashed his vehicle on the highway. The […]

The devastating wildfire season still gripping much of the West Kootenay underlines the need for the Province to make concerted efforts to preserve existing old-growth forests, according to a local environmental organization. Speaking for the Valhalla Wilderness Society — based in New Denver — director Craig Pettittt said there is no question the current wildfire […]

A dedicated group of elders in British Columbia is issuing a heartfelt call to action for National Seniors Day on October 1. The Suzuki Elders and SPEC Elders (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation), in collaboration with the national organization Seniors for Climate and seniors across Canada, are mobilizing for Seniors Climate Action Day to address the […]

After hosting two successful events in the Kootenay Resilience Festival’s four event schedule — Food Forum and Energy Expo — organizers are set to host what promises to be one of the more critically interesting discussions as panelists and attendees gather to discuss housing. The Festival’s Housing Highlight will bring together panelists from all corners of the […]

BACK for its second year, watch a variety of international and local artists rock out at the RED base area with the gorgeous Red and Granite peaks as the backdrop on Friday and Saturday Sept. 13-14. With delicious Food Trucks, craft beer + ready-to-drink beverages, and rockin’ tunes all day, this is one family-friendly festival […]

Celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of hockey season by attending 2024 Smokiepalooza – a musical festival put on by the Trail Smoke Eaters and Powered by AM Ford and Power Paving on Saturday, September 7. This all-ages annual music festival at the City of Trail’s iconic Jason Bay Field at Butler Park […]

Recognizing the increased costs to businesses due to property crime and vandalism in rural and urban communities across the province, the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation has launched its $10.5 million Securing Small Business Rebate Program, which will provide small businesses with funds for eligible commercial property crime and vandalism repairs, or to […]

To help keep people safe and informed during emergencies, the Province is providing funding to communities in B.C. to enhance emergency evacuation routes and improve public-notification planning. “As we face more severe weather events due to climate change, the safety of people remains the top priority,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate […]