Guy Bertrand

Editorial: Smoking bylaw more about common sense that rules.

Editorial: Smoking bylaw about common sense

Is it such a big deal that the City of Trail has joined countless other communities in banning smoking in public spaces?

Editorial: Smoking bylaw more about common sense that rules.
The recent cold snap has forced West Kootenay residents to turn up the heat in their homes and that is having an impact on use, says FortisBC.

Electricity use hit high mark on Wednesday, says FortisBC

The recent cold snap has forced West Kootenay residents to turn up the heat in their homes and that is having an impact on use.

The recent cold snap has forced West Kootenay residents to turn up the heat in their homes and that is having an impact on use, says FortisBC.
The 2017 property tax assessments have been sent out and the Trail region fared better than many parts of the province.

Greater Trail fares better than most in 2017 tax assessments

Trail assessments rise about 2 per cent for new year

The 2017 property tax assessments have been sent out and the Trail region fared better than many parts of the province.
Kootenay Boundary first responders and Greater Trail RCMP are reminding drivers to slow down and drive for winter conditions.

Quiet start to 2017 for Trail RCMP

No driving citations for West Kootenay New Year's Eve revellers

Kootenay Boundary first responders and Greater Trail RCMP are reminding drivers to slow down and drive for winter conditions.
Guy Bertrand, Trail Times editor.

Trail Times Editorial: Pipeline opens the tap

It took approximately one hour before my inbox received the first email concerning the Trans Mountain pipeline approval.

Guy Bertrand, Trail Times editor.
Beaver Valley Nitehawks continue November roll.

Nitehawks continue November roll

No question about Nitehawks' offence after Saturday night game with Spokane Braves.

Beaver Valley Nitehawks continue November roll.
The Trail Smoke Eaters marked Remembrance Day with a pre-game ceremony on Thursday prior to the club’s 5-3 win over the West Kelowna Warriors.

Trail fails to tame Wenatchee in first U.S. trip

The Trail Smoke Eaters failed to tame the red-hot Wenatchee Wild in the team’s first venture south of the border on Saturday.

The Trail Smoke Eaters marked Remembrance Day with a pre-game ceremony on Thursday prior to the club’s 5-3 win over the West Kelowna Warriors.
A common sight in Tuesday’s 10-3 win over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks was Luke Santerno getting congratulations from his teammates on the bench for potting a goal. Santerno made four such trips as he netted four goals in Trail’s best offensive output in almost two years. The last time Trail potted 10 goals was in a 10-4 win over Victoria at the Cominco Arena on Nov. 14, 2014. Santerno and Kale Howarth, with a goal and four assists, each collected five points in the rout. Trail has little time to celebrate the big win as they return to the ice tonight to face the defending Canadian champion West Kelowna Warriors at 7 p.m. at the Cominco Arena.

Trail Smoke Eaters pound Salmon Arm 10-3

Santerno's four goals pace Trail to lopsided home victory

A common sight in Tuesday’s 10-3 win over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks was Luke Santerno getting congratulations from his teammates on the bench for potting a goal. Santerno made four such trips as he netted four goals in Trail’s best offensive output in almost two years. The last time Trail potted 10 goals was in a 10-4 win over Victoria at the Cominco Arena on Nov. 14, 2014. Santerno and Kale Howarth, with a goal and four assists, each collected five points in the rout. Trail has little time to celebrate the big win as they return to the ice tonight to face the defending Canadian champion West Kelowna Warriors at 7 p.m. at the Cominco Arena.
A cougar has been sighted near Viewmont Park in Montrose - residents are reminded to to be vigilant and accompany children to the playground.

Another cougar sighting in Montrose

Residents are reminded to stay vigilant and accompany children to the playground.

A cougar has been sighted near Viewmont Park in Montrose - residents are reminded to to be vigilant and accompany children to the playground.
Beaver Valley users of Trail recreation facilities can look forward to at least five years of certainty after a new rec agreement was announced on Wednesday.

Trail, Beaver Valley reach rec deal

The City of Trail and Beaver Valley Parks and Recreation Committee reached a five-year agreement effective Nov. 1.

Beaver Valley users of Trail recreation facilities can look forward to at least five years of certainty after a new rec agreement was announced on Wednesday.
Police have begun a month-long crackdown on distracted driving as well as enforcing seatbelt laws.

Police set sights on distracted drivers in West Kootenay

RCMP kicks off month-long campaign against distracted driving

Police have begun a month-long crackdown on distracted driving as well as enforcing seatbelt laws.
The future of the BC SPCA branch in Trail and its inhabitants remains undecided.

Fate of Trail SPCA branch remains in limbo

No decision yet on relocation plans for animal shelter

The future of the BC SPCA branch in Trail and its inhabitants remains undecided.

Lightning storm sparks fires in West Kootenay

Fires near Champion Lakes and Mount Heinze contained

The Trail Smoke Eaters are seeking billet families for the 2016-17 season.

Prospective Smokies ready to hit the ice

The Trail Smoke Eaters kick off training camp next week, a first for head coach Cam Keith.

The Trail Smoke Eaters are seeking billet families for the 2016-17 season.
Garret Kucher made his first appearance at the Rossland-Trail Open memorable as he carded a four-under par total over three days to claim the tournament title on Sunday.

Kucher wins Rossland-Trail Open

Trail-born golfer comes away with title on first attempt

Garret Kucher made his first appearance at the Rossland-Trail Open memorable as he carded a four-under par total over three days to claim the tournament title on Sunday.
John Harper from the City of Trail grinds off a piece of metal as he installs new supports for the protective netting around the Cominco Arena ice surface.

Trail: Hanging with the Queen

The City of Trail is installing new supports for protective netting around the Cominco Arena ice surface.

John Harper from the City of Trail grinds off a piece of metal as he installs new supports for the protective netting around the Cominco Arena ice surface.
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #11 prepare to march-in the athletes for the 15th annual Royal Canadian Legion Track and Field Meet at Haley Park on Saturday. Watch the Trail Times this week for more photos and results.

Legion leads way for athletes

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #11 marched in athletes for the 15th annual Legion track meet at Haley Park on Saturday.

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #11 prepare to march-in the athletes for the 15th annual Royal Canadian Legion Track and Field Meet at Haley Park on Saturday. Watch the Trail Times this week for more photos and results.
David Flux of the Trail Historical Society helps set up a window display for Silver City Days.

Historical window

David Flux of the Trail Historical Society helps set up a window display at Selkirk Security on Cedar Avenue.

David Flux of the Trail Historical Society helps set up a window display for Silver City Days.
The unseasonably warm spring prompted Dylan Startup and Tiane Boyczukto chase around a frisbee at Kiwanis Park on Monday when the thermometre reached 27.2 C.

Weather records breaking

The unseasonably warm spring had Dylan Startup and Tiane Boyczuk chasing around at frisbee at Kiwanis Park on Monday.

The unseasonably warm spring prompted Dylan Startup and Tiane Boyczukto chase around a frisbee at Kiwanis Park on Monday when the thermometre reached 27.2 C.
Look up,look way up.

Look Up, Look Way Up

Installation on the 100-ft north tower of Columbia River Skywalk is complete.

Look up,look way up.