B.C. minimum wage increases June 1 for lowest paid workers
As of June 1, 2022, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost as the minimum wage increases from $15.20 to $15.65 per hour, which is the highest of any province. This increase is part of a commitment made by government in 2018 to support workers and their families. Five years of measured, predictable increases have...
Robbie Turnbull`s Musical Journey to a Magical Career
A homegrown, self-taught musical artist launched his first complete self-recorded and produced album. Robbie Turnbull is busy stirring up the West Kootenay’s musical scene. Turnbull, an alumnus of Seven Summits Centre For Learning in Rossland, B.C., is an accomplished singer and songwriter of Canadian folk music. “I would...
Great turn-out for Teck Coaching Series
A fun time was had by all as over 50 kids and volunteer coaches joined the Teck Coaching Series in Trail. The day featured hometown Olympian Lauren Bay-Regula on Saturday, May 28 at Butler Park. Participants were given one-on-one instruction, along with working on infield and outfield basics as part of the Softball Clinic. […]
Text alerts for toxic drugs now available in Interior
In response to the ongoing toxic drug emergency, a new health alert system has been launched across Interior Health. “Across the province – in every community – we continue to see tragic deaths due to the toxic drug supply. The new alert system is an example of innovation and community collaboration to save lives in this...
Canadian and U.S. representatives continue discussions toward a modernized Columbia River Treaty
Canada and the U.S. met informally four times this year on March 30, April 17, May 17 and May 24 to discuss ways of advancing negotiations. These meetings were arranged to ask questions and seek clarification about issues related to each country’s initial proposals, which were tabled in 2020. During the meeting on May 17, the U.S. […]
KBRH outbreak declared
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on the medical unit at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. There are currently 15 cases connected to the outbreak. Additional infection control measures have been implemented on the unit including putting a pause on new admissions to the unit, restricting all non-essential visitors, and...
Immigrant Pilot Project Boosts Lower Columbia Economy
International professionals are benefitting from a life-changing program that’s destined to boost the Lower Columbia economy. The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) helps enterprising immigrants move to BC and start new businesses in small communities. The Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC), representing the ...
Outdoor movie screening of The Princess Bride this Friday in Warfield
The Trail & District Arts Council and The Royal Theatre have joined together to imagine your new, favourite family experience, Silver Screen Outdoor Movies at Haley Park in Warfield. Running at dusk on May 27 and July 16 this mini hit of films will bring you heartwarming fun. Our first movie, “The Princess Bride”, is a...
Thieves target duvet, gas, dirt
On Saturday, May 21, at 1:42 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a complaint that a white Daniadown duvet (value $500) was stolen from a business in the 1900 block of Columbia Avenue in Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said Trail RCMP would like to speak to anyone with information about the...
Team Canada Softball Hero Coming to Trail for Teck Coaching Series
On Saturday, May 28, 2022, hometown Olympian Lauren Bay-Regula will be attending the 2022 Teck Coaching Series. The Teck Coaching Series brings Olympic-level expertise to coaches and athletes in local communities where Teck operates. This Coaching Series includes a softball clinic for local youth ages eight -16 at Butler Park...
