This week’s correspondence contained a request to explain what pedestrian signals mean. The gentleman who sent me the e-mail expressed the opinion that many people either did not know what pedestrian signals mean or choose to deliberately disobey them. Would I please explain so that they would know what to do. Perhaps we should start […]

Carol Off knows about talking to people. A five-decade career as a journalist, author and broadcaster has made her one of Canada’s foremost specialists in conversation. The problem is, people seem to have lost the ability to talk to one another to overcome society’s mounting challenges. A beloved voice on the CBC radio’s foundational program […]

It looks like a small container of grass—but suggest to a preschooler that they draw eyes and a smile on the side of the pot and suddenly they’ve got a silly head growing “hair.” This is one of the Earth-friendly activities that kids throughout the province of British Columbia are being encouraged to try during […]

On Monday, Jan. 20, at 8:01 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District officer received a report about a theft from a business in the 1000 block of Farwell Street, in Trail, according to Trail RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “A man entered the business and allegedly stole a glass ‘bong’, or marihuana smoking […]

The City of Trail’s Mayor and Council have set their strategic priorities for the next two years, outlining significant new initiatives that the group has determined are high priorities for the remainder of the Council term. “These priorities reflect our collective commitment to growth, inclusivity, and respect for the community’s rich history,” is the message […]

The Trail and District Arts Council presents: Maddisun “Home Tour” with Special Guest Rena Vee Friday, February 14, 7:30 pm in the Griff at 1501 Cedar Avenue in downtown Trail. General Seating – doors open at 7pm Tickets on sale to the General Public on Friday, December 6th at 12pm. Tickets are $25 regular and […]

Mark your calendars, hockey fans! The Smokette’s annual fundraising tournament will feature local teams and teams from Grand Forks, Kaslo, and Revelstoke, in three divisions – Women’s, Men’s, and Competitive Old-Timers. The aim is to have fun, play good hockey, and to raise funds for the good causes the Smokettes support: during the past year, […]

By Antony Hodgson, President, Fair Voting BC In a recent editorial entitled “Financial Responsibility is the Top Priority“, the editorial board of the Times-Colonist newspaper in Victoria criticized the NDP and the Green Party for agreeing to strike an all-party committee to consider preferred methods of proportional representation. Times-Colonist Editors Indulged in Unsupported Speculation While […]

The City of Trail is reopening the temporary Extreme Weather Response (EWR) shelter after a brief period of milder temperatures and two days of closure. The protocol was initiated in response to a drastic drop in temperatures to extreme cold levels. Future response to extreme weather in Trail will be continually evaluated according to the […]

The Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race will thunder down Spokane Street on Saturday, January 25, starting at 9 a.m. Building on last year’s successful return, the event promises another adrenaline-packed day of speed, competition, and community spirit. Event Chair Jon Marion has worked tirelessly to uphold this cherished Rossland tradition. After overcoming challenges, the race continues […]