More trails on Lower Red; Financial Planning & paying $$ for better sewage treatment (and much more) – the importance of getting information about City requirements and finances to residents; looking into housing needs; energy efficiency is popular; Mayor Morel reports on the UBCM. PRESENT: Council: Mayor Andy Morel and Councillors Stewart Spooner, Craig Humpherys, […]

Courtesy the BC Wildlife Federation By Randy Shore When governments use wildlife as a pawn in political games to court their base, wildlife suffers, and British Columbians suffer, too. People in the outdoors community have been very clear that their top priority is conservation of habitat and wildlife for future generations. Sadly, examples of our […]

Arc CC Two-hundredth Arc demands big thoughts, serious topics “It’s a little embarrassing that after 45 years of research and study, the best advice I can give people is to be a little kinder to each other.” — Aldous Huxley** I feel the embarrassment of Huxley, today. I’ve been writing this column for more than […]

Margaret Aldrich passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024. Margaret was a long-time resident of Rossland. She enjoyed life to the fullest, working at Fields Department store, volunteering, baking, painting with the Rossland Art Club, and of course her many friendships. She loved life and she loved people! Her deep faith in the Lord was […]

As youth march for a safe climate, politicians pander to polluters It’s hard for me to imagine what life must be like for young people today. Once again, they took to the streets this month — along with older allies — to call for action on the climate crisis. Yet, here in Canada and elsewhere, […]

By Sean Carlton and Reid Berbrandt, University of Manitoba Recently a politician from a village in Prince Edward Island displayed an offensive sign on his property in which he proclaimed there is a “mass grave hoax” regarding the former Indian Residential Schools in Canada. Although many have called for him to resign, he is just […]

The 44 Engineer Squadron, a proud part of the Canadian Army Reserve, will be celebrating its 75th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 5. To mark this significant milestone, the squadron invites the public to a Freedom of the City Parade in downtown Trail and an Open House at the LCol A.H. Kemball Armoury. The Freedom of […]

If you care for a family member or friend who is 55 year of age or older, you are not alone – though caregivers can often feel very isolated and alone. That’s why Trail Hospice is so excited to announce their Caregiver Support Program, designed to meet the needs of caregivers. The program offers in-person […]

Whether driving for work or pleasure, crash risk increases as season changes. Even though we’re only a few days into fall, it’s not too early to start thinking about winter  — at least as far as your tires are concerned. B.C. law requires winter tires on many provincial highways starting on October 1. That’s the […]

The Institute of Movement (in.MVMNT) announces the addition of Dr. Phil and Dr. Danielle McCary, a husband-and-wife chiropractic team joining the clinic as new partners. Relocating from Portland, OR, the McCarys bring a wealth of experience and deep commitment to patient care, marking a significant development for the practice during a transitional time. The integration […]