Poor road conditions keep cops hopping over weekend
Scads of snow kept police busy with MVIs this past weekend, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On Jan. 17, at 12:26 p.m. the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP attended motor vehicle incident where a 35-year-old female driver of Trail lost control of her 2007 Honda Civic due to icy conditions while travelling...
Bobcat interaction in Trail leads to public warning from RCMP
Police are warning residents to be wary of wildlife after a house cat mixed it up with a bobcat in Trail, according to top cop RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Jan. 15, the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a complaint about a wild bobcat that had an altercation with a house cat in the area of Gryo Park,...
DriveSmart BC: The Difficulty With Stop Signs
One wouldn't think that stopping at a stop sign would be such a problem for drivers. It seems relatively simple, come to a complete stop, look both ways and then go if it is safe to do so. With the poor compliance rate, we should ask is the stop sign the best form of traffic control for intersections that are not controlled...
Open letter for Premier from Kootenay Columbia Teachers: The Steel-Gate Between Us
Dear Premier Horgan, On November 23/24, 2019, BC teachers and the NDP held meetings at the same venue in Victoria, BC. Over 200 teachers met on one side of a “steel-gate” and you, and 800 of your colleagues, met on the other side. Some of us assisted several of your most elderly delegates, with accessibility issues,...
River levels to go down as much as 2.5 feet today during repairs to guidewall at dam
BC Hydro is notifying the public of changes to the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir in order to undertake repairs to the guidewall at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam: · At 12:30 p.m. today, Arrow flows were reduced from 1,784 cubic metres per second (63,000 cubic feet per second) to 1,642 cubic metres per second...
Trail McDonald's re-opened after suspicious fire Thursday
The Trail McDonald’s is up and running again after a fire last night, according to co-owner Kathleen Zubick. Kootenay Boundary Regional fire Rescue got the call at 5:22 p.m. and Cpt. Jason Milne said crews were on scene by 5:24 p.m. The fire was extinguished almost immediately, and was limited to the men’s washroom. “Obviously,...
RETIRING CBT BOARD CHAIR LEAVES MARK ON THE TRUST/REGION
At the end of 2019, Rick Jensen wrapped up seven years on Columbia Basin Trust’s Board of Directors, including four as Chair. The Trust thanks him for his dedication and meaningful contributions, which have impacted the lives of countless people in the region. “During his time with the Board, Rick was part of a period of...
OP/ED: Cautious Optimism for Provincial Wildlife Strategy
British Columbia’s hunters and anglers have long been the vanguard of wildlife conservation efforts in our province. Over the years, many of us have raised concerns about declining wildlife populations, large-scale habitat fragmentation and deterioration of true backcountry wilderness. Members of the British Columbia chapter...
You are the show at SAMAJAM’s interactive musical extravaganza
Looking for something different to do this winter? Bring the family out to experience live shows at The Bailey Theatre. This season Trail and District Arts Council presents The Teck Family Series, kicking off on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. with the one-hour show Rythmo 2 from Montreal’s SAMAJAM. SAMAJAM’s Rythmo 2 is an...
Smoke Eaters Acquire Forward Matt Osadcik from the Merritt Centennials
The Trail Smoke Eaters announced today that they have acquired 19-year-old forward Matt Osadick from the Merritt Centennials for future consideration. The deal comes ahead of the January 10th CJHL trade deadline. Osadick, a native of Grande Pointe, Manitoba, is in his first BCHL season and has played 36 games thus far. Prior...
