The TECK Family Series has an exciting start to the season with “Walter Ego” on Sunday, February 23 from 3 to 4 pm in The Bailey Theatre. This captivating and funny physical theatre show comes from Montreal for kids ages 5-12 years old and their families to enjoy together. In this show, Mr. Walter lives his life alone […]

A woman from Wardner is dead and two people are injured after a collision near Cranbrook, and BC Highway Patrol is seeking your help. The collision happened on Feb. 11 just before 6 p.m. on Hwy 3 and 93, 15 km east of Cranbrook, when a white 2015 Dodge pickup truck with Alberta plates attempted […]

On Friday, Feb. 7, at 1:18 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a 41-year-old Bridesville man causing a disturbance in the emergency room at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, according to Trail RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The man was allegedly intoxicated and yelling at staff after being denied a […]

On Wed., June 12, 2024, Jason Mulder of Trail, assisted a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer with the arrest of a local offender who attempted to flee in downtown Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “Mulder tripped the fleeing suspect then grabbed onto him until the officer could catch up to the […]

Family Day at the Museum Bring the whole family and join us for an unforgettable BC Family Day celebration at the Museum on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 10 a,m, to 4 p,m. Dive into a day of snowy fun with a giant snow maze, thrilling toboggan runs, and creative snow painting. Build the ultimate snowman, enjoy family-friendly […]

When I was young there was no such thing as a booster seat. We thought nothing of throwing a mattress in the back of the station wagon, loading up my brother and sisters and heading off on holidays. We would sprawl on that mattress reading comic books or playing games. Sometimes we even fought over […]

Pacific Coastal Airlines is pleased to announce the launch of its Trail Shuttle Service, a new initiative designed to support passengers travelling between the West Kootenays and Vancouver during the winter months. Operational since January 27, 2025, this service offers reliable ground transportation between Trail Airport (YZZ) and Penticton Airport (YYF) during inclement weather, minimizing travel […]

The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is investigating the circumstances of a fatal motor vehicle incident last month and are seeking witnesses or video to advance their investigation. In a press release Wednesday, police said on Jan. 9, 2025, the Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to a motor vehicle incident that resulted […]

The image above is only one tiny sample of the ways some of our city’s infrastructure has fallen into disrepair – because of many (probably most) successive previous Councils’ perceived need to keep taxes as low as possible and remain competitive with other communities, instead of paying for maintenance and repairs and replacements as needed. […]

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: 6:00 PM This meeting was immediately preceded by a Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting at which Council discussed the DRAFT 2025 – 2029 Financial Plan – and tax and RDKB requisition increases. For the important parts of that discussion, please see the separate article – to be published soon. Here, see the declassified motion to […]