City of Trail

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Trail RCMP looking for tips after 2 dogs die; one confirmed poisoned with strychnine

Information? Call the Trail Detachment to speak to an investigator

 

“Our move into retirement is bittersweet,” Benny and Ursula Chong share. “We are very proud of our accomplishments over the years, but every beginning has an end.” Photo: Sheri Regnier

After 53 years, Trail says goodbye to the one-and-only Canton Café

While it’s sad news for countless fans of Cantonese fare, it’s happy trails for Benny and Ursula Chong

 

Nitehawks assistant captain Kaleb Percival’s point shot sailed through traffic and over the glove of Creston goalie Parker Forrest for a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 7 of the Neil Murdoch Division final. Photos: Jim Bailey

B.V. Nitehawks complete comeback with thrilling Game 7 OT victory over Thundercats

Kaleb Percival scored the overtime winner and Connor Stojan stopped 47 shots in 3-2 Nitehawks win

 

Connor Stojan made 41 saves in a 4-0 shutout win for the B.V. Nitehawks over the Creston Thundercats on Friday at the Hawks Nest. Photos: Jim Bailey

KIJHL: Beaver Valley Nitehawks shut out Thundercats

B.V. Nitehawks shut down the Thundercats offence with 4-0 victory in Game 5 of Neil Murdoch final

Connor Stojan made 41 saves in a 4-0 shutout win for the B.V. Nitehawks over the Creston Thundercats on Friday at the Hawks Nest. Photos: Jim Bailey
Pool closures and the cancellation of aquatic and lifesaving programs due to COVID created a severe shortage of lifeguards in Trail and beyond. Photo: Jim Bailey

City of Trail takes innovative approach to attract pool staff and lifeguards

“It’s a really bad cycle of issues that seemed to really hit aquatics quite harshly.”

Pool closures and the cancellation of aquatic and lifesaving programs due to COVID created a severe shortage of lifeguards in Trail and beyond. Photo: Jim Bailey
A Castlegar woman succumbed to her injuries after Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue extracted her from the river bank below the Esplanade in downtown Trail.

Castlegar woman dies of injuries after fall from Trail Esplanade

‘A mother, a daughter, a sister and an aunt, who was loved and had a family who fought for her’

A Castlegar woman succumbed to her injuries after Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue extracted her from the river bank below the Esplanade in downtown Trail.
Kurtis’ No Frills staff is ready to launch the sixth annual daisy campaign on Thursday (March 9), a fundraiser that benefits patients receiving cancer care at the hospital in Trail. L-R: Tyrone Siebert and store owner Kurtis MacGillivray. Photo: Submitted

Daisies cut and ready for 6th annual Kootenay Boundary cancer care fundraiser

Trail No Frills launching memorial fundraising campaign Thursday, March 9

Kurtis’ No Frills staff is ready to launch the sixth annual daisy campaign on Thursday (March 9), a fundraiser that benefits patients receiving cancer care at the hospital in Trail. L-R: Tyrone Siebert and store owner Kurtis MacGillivray. Photo: Submitted
Image of a BB gun. Photo: Lamna The Shark/Unsplash

Victim shot again with a BB gun in downtown Trail

When officers located the man, they say he had a small bloody wound on his face

Image of a BB gun. Photo: Lamna The Shark/Unsplash
Other SPCA services from the non-profit, such as animal cruelty investigations, sheltering, and pet adoption services for dogs like Bear (pictured) will continue. Photo: Jim Bailey

Greater Trail municipalities will not renew SPCA animal control contract

Municipalities of Regional District of Kootenay Boundary will no longer be funding…

Other SPCA services from the non-profit, such as animal cruelty investigations, sheltering, and pet adoption services for dogs like Bear (pictured) will continue. Photo: Jim Bailey
The Nelson Police Department's stats for 2021 show a significant drop in crime. File photo

Traffic stop in Trail leads to handguns, drug seizure

BC Highway Patrol Nelson Police Dog Services on a routine patrol when they stopped a car in Trail

The Nelson Police Department's stats for 2021 show a significant drop in crime. File photo
A group of teens got away without charges after apologizing for attacking pedestrians and unhoused people in Trail, B.C. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. teens apologize for attacking unhoused Trail residents with BB guns

RCMP said the youth expressed genuine remorse after talking one-on-one with one of their victims

A group of teens got away without charges after apologizing for attacking pedestrians and unhoused people in Trail, B.C. (Black Press Media file photo)
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Youth target homeless with toy guns in downtown Trail

RCMP report eight youths use toy guns and gelatin BBs to target Trail’s most vulnerable

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Police arrest two Fruitvale men found in stolen car with suspected illegal drugs

Police also found a catalytic converter inside the vehicle

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In September 2022, the Skills Centre bought the property at 1060 Eldorado Street for $1.3 million. Photo: Sheri Regnier

$2.39M for eco-renovations at Skill Centre’s new locale in Trail

The nonprofit works to strengthen rural and industrial communities and workplaces

In September 2022, the Skills Centre bought the property at 1060 Eldorado Street for $1.3 million. Photo: Sheri Regnier
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West Kootenay teenager to compete at Worlds for Team Canada

J.L. Crowe grad Jaxon Kuchar will race in Bathurst, Australia at World Cross-Country Championships

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Glen Kalesniko (left) and Mark Allen stand locked outside their respective downtown Trail businesses because the building that houses Pride Gym and Performance Fitness has been closed more than two months due to fire code violations. Photo: Jim Bailey

Weights idle, ring empty; Trail gym owners locked out of their businesses

“Honestly, it’s been a nightmare,” Glen Kalesniko, Pride Gym, said of the 2+ month lockout

Glen Kalesniko (left) and Mark Allen stand locked outside their respective downtown Trail businesses because the building that houses Pride Gym and Performance Fitness has been closed more than two months due to fire code violations. Photo: Jim Bailey
Grand Forks RCMP are presently looking for Ryan Harp, 32 years of age, relating to an outstanding arrest warrant for a Breach of Release Order.

Man wanted for assault seen in Trail area

Ryan Harp is considered armed and dangerous by police

Grand Forks RCMP are presently looking for Ryan Harp, 32 years of age, relating to an outstanding arrest warrant for a Breach of Release Order.
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Update: Trail RCMP identify one suspect in ‘suspicious incident,’ second still at-large

Trail detachment received two separate reports of suspicious incidents on Monday, Jan. 23

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Trail Mountie under internal investigation over anti-Trudeau website

Trail’s top cop and deputy mayor speak out about since-deleted website

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Teck Trail Operations fined $2.2M for 2019 spill

Teck spilled 2.5 million litres of a low pH solution into the Columbia River

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