Dear Minister Raitt: Having recently heard of Canada Post’s announcement to eliminate home delivery services and privatization of postal outlets which will result in layoffs of up to 8,000 postal workers, I feel I must speak for my constituents.  While this is a federal matter my constituents will be directly affected by these...

Those who embrace the thrills of the outdoors in winter rely upon snowsport resort workers to keep the terrain in top shape, teach proper techniques, get them safely to the top of the runs and swoop in when things go awry. With that type of responsibility, it’s essential snowcat operators, ski school instructors, liftees and...

Slocan Lake RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire to one of its police cruisers prior to the Christmas holiday season. Police responded to a report police that a vehicle was on fire in front of the Slocan Lake RCMP Detachment in New Denver in the early hours of (Thursday) December 19. When officers arrived shortly after...

What is that glow emanating from the furnace of Humanity? Could it be a powerful desire to enrich Civilization through compassion; an earnest attempt at stemming the tide of increasing global disparity; or a passionate striving toward collective enlightenment? Nope…..I’m afraid it is none of the above….sigh. Unfortunately, ...

Tracy Worrall and Garey Dennis decided to jumpstart their savings this winter by taking part in the Kootenay Energy Diet – a program that was initiated last summer. They signed up for the affordable program through FortisBC and a certified energy auditor came to evaluate their home, which was built in 1966. “We pretty much ...

This notice is to inform City of Trail residents that crews will be operating a drilling rig at Rotary Park & Columbia and McQuarrie Street for three days starting Monday, Jan. 13. Crews will be onsite from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Noise and vibrations can be expected during this time, and minor traffic delays can be expected...

BC Little League has awarded Trail the 2014 Provincial Championships for the 9-10 year old division.  The Tournament will run from July 12th to July 19th and all games will be played at Andy Bilesky Memorial Park. The tournament will see up to 7 Districts represented from across BC, including the host team from Trail.  The ...

While preparing to leave the Kootenays after four months of study at Selkirk College, Issa Sadi Ebombolo had a moment that helped illustrate the difference between Canada and the work he does as a peace advocate in Zambia. It happened while he was standing in a bank line in downtown Nelson. “In the most conflicted countries...

It’s time for the Rossland Figure Skating Club to sharpen their skates in time to host the West Kootenay Invitational Figure Skating Competition this January 17 to 19th. With this being one of the prime times to visit Rossland, it’s sure to attract visitors from the Kootenays and beyond. Over 100 skaters are expected to attend...

Dear Minister, Like many Canadians, I was shocked to hear Canada Post’s announcement that it was planning to eliminate home delivery services, pursue the privatization of postal outlets, increase postal rates and lay off between 6,000 and 8,000 postal workers. The Canada Post Act doesn’t call upon Canada Post to make a profit...