Guy Bertrand

Smoky skies prevailed in August.

Trail Times Year in Review: August

August review

Smoky skies prevailed in August.
Trail Times Year in Review: July

Trail Times Year in Review: July

Trail Times staff looks back at July 2017

Trail Times Year in Review: July
The Trail Maple Leaf Band preps for its 100th anniversary celebrations.

Trail Times Year in Review: June

Review of June 2017

The Trail Maple Leaf Band preps for its 100th anniversary celebrations.
May 12 - Marley Lemieux is crowned Miss Trail during Silver City Days. Sheri Regnier photo

Trail Times Year in Review: May

Trail Times staff looks back at highlights from May 2017

May 12 - Marley Lemieux is crowned Miss Trail during Silver City Days. Sheri Regnier photo
FortisBC announced there will be no rate increases to natural gas or electricity on January.FortisBC photo

No January rate increases, announces FortisBC

Natural gas rates to drop in 2018

FortisBC announced there will be no rate increases to natural gas or electricity on January.FortisBC photo
Fire crews from Fruitvale, Montrose and Trail responded.Trail Times file photo

Crews respond quickly to Fruitvale shed fire

Wednesday night fire quickly contained

Fire crews from Fruitvale, Montrose and Trail responded.Trail Times file photo
Gas prices are on the rise across B.C. and the West Kootenay is no exception. (Image: Thinkstock)

Greater Trail gas prices going up

The average price across B.C. on Wednesday according to GasBuddy.com was $1.31.8.

Gas prices are on the rise across B.C. and the West Kootenay is no exception. (Image: Thinkstock)
The Trail Smoke Eaters look to bounce back after a lopsided loss on home ice to Vernon last weekend. The team travels to Merritt tonight then host the Penticton Vees at the Cominco Arena on Saturday. Randy Emery photo

After home-ice drubbing, Smoke Eaters keep focus straight ahead

Trail in Merritt Friday, at home versus Penticton Saturday

The Trail Smoke Eaters look to bounce back after a lopsided loss on home ice to Vernon last weekend. The team travels to Merritt tonight then host the Penticton Vees at the Cominco Arena on Saturday. Randy Emery photo
Plea to IH to reinstate Trail doctor

Plea to IH to reinstate Trail doctor

Letter to the Editor: Society for the Protection and Care of Seniors

Plea to IH to reinstate Trail doctor
In light of the tragedy in Fernie, the City of Trail is reminding its staff of the safety protocols involving the arena refrigeration plant at the Trail Memorial Centre. In August, City of Trail arena staff whitewashed the rink surface during the initial stages of preparing the ice surface. (Guy Bertrand photo)

Trail reviews safety protocols in light of Fernie arena tragedy

Robert Baker: "Trail's plant is fully automated…any defect…will shut down respective equipment."

In light of the tragedy in Fernie, the City of Trail is reminding its staff of the safety protocols involving the arena refrigeration plant at the Trail Memorial Centre. In August, City of Trail arena staff whitewashed the rink surface during the initial stages of preparing the ice surface. (Guy Bertrand photo)
A house at 1674 East St. in Trail suffered extensive damage in a Tuesday morning fire. There was nobody home at the time and no injuries were reported.Guy Bertrand photo

Early-morning fire damages Trail home

Tuesday morning fire causes power outage

A house at 1674 East St. in Trail suffered extensive damage in a Tuesday morning fire. There was nobody home at the time and no injuries were reported.Guy Bertrand photo
Teck Trail Operations, July 2017.

Union ratifies contract with Teck Trail

USW members vote in favour of a five-year deal

Teck Trail Operations, July 2017.
A boat was still pinned against the Victoria St. Bridge pillar on Wednesday morning. The occupant of the boat, who was wearing a life-jacket, safely made it shore after his boat lost power, hit the pillar and capsized Tuesday afternoon. Jim Bailey photo

Man makes it safely to shore after boat hits bridge pillar

Responders credit life-jacket for averting ragedy

A boat was still pinned against the Victoria St. Bridge pillar on Wednesday morning. The occupant of the boat, who was wearing a life-jacket, safely made it shore after his boat lost power, hit the pillar and capsized Tuesday afternoon. Jim Bailey photo

Overwhelming strike vote from Trail unions

Bargaining committee to meet with mediator at end of month

The installation crew was busy assembling the giant video screen at the south end of the Cominco Arena on Wednesday. The screen, 19-feet wide and 10-feet high, will provide live action, replays, player features and advertising during the Trail Smoke Eater games next season. (Guy Bertrand photo)

Giant video screen installed in Cominco Arena

The Trail Smoke Eaters organization adds even more excitement to game nights.

The installation crew was busy assembling the giant video screen at the south end of the Cominco Arena on Wednesday. The screen, 19-feet wide and 10-feet high, will provide live action, replays, player features and advertising during the Trail Smoke Eater games next season. (Guy Bertrand photo)

Staircase closed for repairs

Stairs connecting the Cominco parking lot to Teck Trail are temporarily closed.

Firefighters from across British Columbia march in support of their fallen on Monday March 6 at the B.C. Fallen Fire Fighters’ Memorial in Victoria. Arnold Lim / Black Press photos

Trail firefighter remembered at memorial

Three firefighters from Local 941 in Trail joined hundreds of brethren from across British Columbia to honour fallen comrades.

Firefighters from across British Columbia march in support of their fallen on Monday March 6 at the B.C. Fallen Fire Fighters’ Memorial in Victoria. Arnold Lim / Black Press photos
A natural gas leak forced the sudden closure of Fruitvale Elementary School early Thursday morning.

Gas leak forces closure of Fruitvale school

Students at Fruitvale Elementary School got an unexpected day off Thursday due to a gas leak.

A natural gas leak forced the sudden closure of Fruitvale Elementary School early Thursday morning.
The WorkBC Find Find Your Fit tour was set up in the gym of J.L. Crowe on Tuesday. Sixteen interactive work stations were set up with WorkBC staff on hand to guide students through the hands-on experience. (From left) Grade 11 students Tristan Neufeld, Max Bentley and Jordan Allan tried their hand at the carpentry station.

SD20 recognized for trades program

WorkBC Find Your Fit program at JL Crowe this week, SD20 recognized for trades program tonight.

The WorkBC Find Find Your Fit tour was set up in the gym of J.L. Crowe on Tuesday. Sixteen interactive work stations were set up with WorkBC staff on hand to guide students through the hands-on experience. (From left) Grade 11 students Tristan Neufeld, Max Bentley and Jordan Allan tried their hand at the carpentry station.
Skiers rescued near Erie Creek

Skiers rescued near Erie Creek

Heading into the back country well prepared proved to be a wise decision for a trio of missing skiers.

Skiers rescued near Erie Creek