Trail Times Staff

Donna Dean, RDKB’s manager of planning and development, with the new amp service.

Kootenay Boundary regional district launches new web map service

“It’s a much cleaner interface … “

Donna Dean, RDKB’s manager of planning and development, with the new amp service.
Burton Cummings performing in Trail, 2019. Photo: Jim Bailey

Burton Cummings hits the Trail stage May 31, tickets on sale Friday

Multi Juno Award winner and Canadian music Hall of Famer, Burton Cummings…

Burton Cummings performing in Trail, 2019. Photo: Jim Bailey
Image: Interior Health

Four Kootenay youth ‘Take a Breath’ and win poster contest

View all winning posters at interiorhealth.ca.

Image: Interior Health
All cadets from the competition: (Back) Linnea Lawder, Brooklynn Aikman, Shannon Mounsey, Gwen Meyers, Christian Faragher, Justice Ward, , Isabelle Henderson and Claire Lawder; (Front) Ryland Dupuis, Brandon Brook, Ryden Wahl. Photos: Submitted

West Kootenay cadets show their marksmanship skills

Cadets from Trail and Nelson show their marksmanship skills

All cadets from the competition: (Back) Linnea Lawder, Brooklynn Aikman, Shannon Mounsey, Gwen Meyers, Christian Faragher, Justice Ward, , Isabelle Henderson and Claire Lawder; (Front) Ryland Dupuis, Brandon Brook, Ryden Wahl. Photos: Submitted
Photo: MarkusWinkler/Unsplash

Free income tax service available for low income earners in Trail

Trail FAIR Society is providing qualified residents with free income tax service

Photo: MarkusWinkler/Unsplash
Trail is offering free Family Day public skating in the memorial centre. Photo: Submitted

Family Day fun for all Greater Trail

Greater Trail communities are providing activities and events in celebration of Family Day

Trail is offering free Family Day public skating in the memorial centre. Photo: Submitted
J.L. Crowe debaters participated in the annual winter debate tourney in Nelson on Jan. 14. Photo: Submitted

Trail high school students excel at debate tourney

Law Foundation Cup Debate Provincials to be held the first weekend in March

J.L. Crowe debaters participated in the annual winter debate tourney in Nelson on Jan. 14. Photo: Submitted
The Trust is inviting Basin residents to participate in its community engagement process and provide thoughts. Locally, the events go May 10 in Rossland and May 11 in Fruitvale. Photo: Trail Times

Symposium coming to Trail this summer, open houses in May

Open houses slated for May 10 in Rossland, and May 11 in Fruitvale.

The Trust is inviting Basin residents to participate in its community engagement process and provide thoughts. Locally, the events go May 10 in Rossland and May 11 in Fruitvale. Photo: Trail Times
The Gilpin grassfire seen near Grand Forks, Oct. 9, 2022. Photo: Tyler Takes Photos

Investigation examines enforcement of BC Wildfire Act

An investigation report released looks at how well government is investigating, deciding…

The Gilpin grassfire seen near Grand Forks, Oct. 9, 2022. Photo: Tyler Takes Photos
Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie.

Report reinforces need to scale up seniors’ services in B.C.

ER visits per 1,000 seniors (65+) has fallen 10% and hospitalization rates have fallen 6 %

Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie.
Carlene Pires is the first female captain within Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue Service. Photo: Submitted

Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue marks historic milestone

Carlene Pires is the first female Captain within Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue

Carlene Pires is the first female captain within Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue Service. Photo: Submitted
The Le Roi Community Foundation awards grants to other registered charities for projects that benefit the communities of Fruitvale, Montrose, Rossland, Trail, Warfield, and Areas A and B. The foundation supports: arts and culture; education; environment; health and welfare; sports and recreation. Photo: LeRoiFoundation.com

Applications for community recovery funds open in January

For more information visit: communityservicesrecoveryfund.ca

The Le Roi Community Foundation awards grants to other registered charities for projects that benefit the communities of Fruitvale, Montrose, Rossland, Trail, Warfield, and Areas A and B. The foundation supports: arts and culture; education; environment; health and welfare; sports and recreation. Photo: LeRoiFoundation.com
BC Hydro is encouraging Trail residents to conserve energy by keeping their holiday lighting displays modest but fun this Christmas, much like this festive Santa family’s Sunningdale home. Photo: Jim Bailey

Mega lighting displays costly over holidays

“Bright on a Budget” report says that many are embracing budget-friendly holiday decorating

BC Hydro is encouraging Trail residents to conserve energy by keeping their holiday lighting displays modest but fun this Christmas, much like this festive Santa family’s Sunningdale home. Photo: Jim Bailey
Photo: Sheri Regnier

Nursing program begins at Trail college campus next month

LPNs scope of practice is geared towards stable patients and predictable outcomes

Photo: Sheri Regnier
Join Shawn Hook at The Bailey Theatre on Jan. 21 for an intimate solo piano show celebrating his talent. Photo: Submitted
Join Shawn Hook at The Bailey Theatre on Jan. 21 for an intimate solo piano show celebrating his talent. Photo: Submitted
With the help of several local businesses, the Sinful Kings motorcycle riding club held its first Coats for Kids event at the Fieldhouse last month, providing families with much needed warm weather gear. Photo: Jeremy Brown

Riding club rallies ‘Coats for Kids’ drive in Trail area

Club will set up table at Breakfast with Santa at the Warfield hall, Dec. 4, 9-11 a.m.

With the help of several local businesses, the Sinful Kings motorcycle riding club held its first Coats for Kids event at the Fieldhouse last month, providing families with much needed warm weather gear. Photo: Jeremy Brown
The Welcome Back Monarchs planting day was part of the society’s Pollination Pathway initiative and TLC’S Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area’s ongoing land stewardship programming. Photo: Submitted

Volunteers add 1,000 native plants to Fort Shepherd

Fort Shepherd has experienced loss of biodiversity from industrial pollution and off-road vehicles

The Welcome Back Monarchs planting day was part of the society’s Pollination Pathway initiative and TLC’S Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area’s ongoing land stewardship programming. Photo: Submitted
Photo: thebailey.ca

Teck Family Series returns to the Trail stage, Sunday

Next year the series continues with two performances that emphasize movement and joy

Photo: thebailey.ca
At 7 a.m. on Jan. 3, 2023, many of BC Parks’ campsites will open for reservations. Photo: File

B.C. camping reservations open soon for 2023

More than 5,000 people have signed up to be part of user-experience research

At 7 a.m. on Jan. 3, 2023, many of BC Parks’ campsites will open for reservations. Photo: File
L-R: Brooke Leathermanfrom the Kalein Centre and Trail Hospice chair Brenda Hooper navigate transfer of Navigate program to ensure Nav-CARE services will continue uninterrupted for all of West Kootenay benefit. Photo: Submitted

Hospice Society navigates care into West Kootenay communities

Trail Hospice ensures Nav-CARE program will continue to provide services throughout region

L-R: Brooke Leathermanfrom the Kalein Centre and Trail Hospice chair Brenda Hooper navigate transfer of Navigate program to ensure Nav-CARE services will continue uninterrupted for all of West Kootenay benefit. Photo: Submitted
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