Smoke Eaters acquire committed forward Cunningham from Prince George
The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the addition of Corey Cunningham from the Prince George Spruce Kings in exchange for future considerations. Cunningham, who was born and raised in Prince George, is committed to play NCAA Div. 1 hockey next season at Merrimack College. The 20-year-old forward has played four...
Trail Smoke Eaters to close the exhibition schedule against Canada's National Women's Team
The Trail Smoke Eaters, in conjunction with Hockey Canada and BC Hockey, are excited to announce a special exhibition game, as the Smoke Eaters will face off against Canada's National Women's Team. Fresh off their gold medal at the Women's World Championship, Team Canada will come to Trail as part of a two-day event that will...
Smoke Eaters Add Goaltender Fradette from Fort McMurray
The Trail Smoke Eaters have acquired goaltender Evan Fradette from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) in exchange for forward Justin Ross & Future Considerations. Fradette, from St. Albert, Alberta, will join the Smoke Eaters for his 20-year-old season. Fradette who has appeared in the...
Kent Johnson makes Smoke Eater History at NHL Draft
Moments ago at the NHL Draft, Smoke Eater alumni Kent Johnson, made history as the highest Smoke Eater ever to be drafted into the NHL, going fifth overall to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Johnson who was named league MVP, top scorer, most Sportsmanlike and CJHL Top Forward in his second and final year in Trail where he tallied...
Local fisher 'catches' 18’ Kingfisher boat grand prize from the Kootenay Lake Angler Incentive Program
Eugene Volokhov of Balfour is one happy fisherman. The Balfour resident recently was announced by the West Arm Outdoors Club and B.C. Wildlife Federation as the winner of the grand prize draw of the Kootenay Lake Angler Incentive Program. Volokhov is the grand prize winner of the Kootenay Lake Angler Incentive Program final draw, winning a sleek 18’ Kingfisher […]
Summer at the Skatepark, Free Drop in Coaching
Learn to skateboard for free, all summer! From July 6 to Aug. 26, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Skatepark Hosts will be available at the Trail SK8 Park to offer free drop in skateboard coaching. Trail Parks and Recreation and the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation are very excited to offer...
Fun, safety, compliance - RCMP re-up RED Mountain patrol team
Six RCMP officers of the Trail and Greater District RCMP have again signed up to conduct patrols over the 2020 / 2021 winter season up at RED Mountain Ski Resort, according to Trail RCMP top cop Mike Wicentowich. "The volunteer ski patrol program has been active for many years in the area and has been a successful tool to...
The Ski Bus rides again
Wondering what’s happening with the Ski Bus service this year? The ski bus – also known as the ski shuttle – is partially funded by the Resort Municipality (RMI) funding that Rossland receives, and some of its benefits are recognized in Rossland’s RMI strategy document: “The service alleviates...
Comment: Black Jack's early bird rate, and snow anxiety
(With files from Linda Allis, for Black Jack) Having great times in the snow: We’ve seen our first taste of snow in Rossland already, giving hope to everyone who loves the stuff and can hardly wait to get out in it this winter. As always, fingers are crossed for a great snow year. For those who love cross-country...
Smoke Eaters add two more players ahead of 2020-21 season
British Columbia (September 2nd, 2020) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the commitments of two players in Nicolas Roussel and Jackson Krill for the upcoming season. Roussel, an 18-year-old from Maple Ridge and Krill, a 16-year-old from Port Moody, were both players the Smoke Eaters staff identified from the ...
