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Steven Hall of the Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation’s Trail office proudly displays a physical memorial of fallen soldier Donald Ernest Gibbon from Trail. Gibbon’s record can now also be found online, since the foundation started adding stories to its website as a means of making its content accessible.

New Trail office documenting soldiers who died during war time

An office in Trail is working quietly behind the scenes to tell the stories of military veterans who lost their lives at battle.

Steven Hall of the Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation’s Trail office proudly displays a physical memorial of fallen soldier Donald Ernest Gibbon from Trail. Gibbon’s record can now also be found online, since the foundation started adding stories to its website as a means of making its content accessible.

Filmmakers to debut latest ski movie in Trail

“PASSENGER” a ski movie filmed and directed by local filmmakers will be premiering at the Royal Theatre in Trail on Nov. 5.

Commercial vehicles banned from some Fruitvale areas

Following complaints from residents, council has modified its bylaw to eliminate safety and noise concerns in quiet neighbourhoods.

The Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre has seen a noticeable increase in users with most swimming lessons full until December. Beaver Valley (B.V.) residents no longer have to get reimbursed for using regional facilities in Trail since B.V. rec signed a deal with the City of Trail.

New deal serves up recreation without receipts, complaints

Positive response from B.V. residents says Trail rec director

The Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre has seen a noticeable increase in users with most swimming lessons full until December. Beaver Valley (B.V.) residents no longer have to get reimbursed for using regional facilities in Trail since B.V. rec signed a deal with the City of Trail.

Rossland nurse preparing for another Red Cross mission

Patrice Gordon is on a disaster alert list, awaiting her next call to provide care to refugees in Greece.

B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie had coffee with Beaver Valley seniors and their families Tuesday morning at the Fruitvale Memorial Centre. Mackenzie discussed her role, a recent report and recommendations for system improvements relating to seniors’ housing in the province. Mackenzie spent half the time listening to residents’ concerns, providing answers when she could, and acknowledging complex issues local elderly face.

Seniors advocate stops in Fruitvale

Isobel Mackenzie stopped in to Fruitvale Memorial Centre Tuesday morn to hear questions and challenges that seniors face every day.

B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie had coffee with Beaver Valley seniors and their families Tuesday morning at the Fruitvale Memorial Centre. Mackenzie discussed her role, a recent report and recommendations for system improvements relating to seniors’ housing in the province. Mackenzie spent half the time listening to residents’ concerns, providing answers when she could, and acknowledging complex issues local elderly face.

Seniors advocate hosting Fruitvale town hall meeting

B.C.’s Senior Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall Tuesday from 9-11 a.m.

Board examines number of representatives

SD 20's Board of Education will review number of representatives in light of tightening budgets.

Election 2015:Candidates for SOWK riding set

Elections Canada closed nominations Monday, officially sealing the deal for the five local candidates.

More elementary students in SD20 than projected

Kootenay-Columbia has more elementary students sitting in desks than anticipated, if a daily head count is any indication.

The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team was called in to search the Rossland reservoir Monday for evidence that may be linked to the homicide of Rossland resident Thomas Feeney.

Divers scour Rossland Reservoir for clues in unsolved 2014 homicide

RCMP divers searched Monday for evidence connected to the death of Thomas Feeney

The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team was called in to search the Rossland reservoir Monday for evidence that may be linked to the homicide of Rossland resident Thomas Feeney.
Trail SPCA branch manager Danielle Jackman poses with Ryder, a hound cross, who is in need of a home. She was put up for adoption because her energetic demeanour didn’t fit well with four young children in her former home.

Walkathon targets animal cruelty

Paws for a Cause takes off from Gyro Park at 11:30am Saturday with an aim to end animal cruelty.

Trail SPCA branch manager Danielle Jackman poses with Ryder, a hound cross, who is in need of a home. She was put up for adoption because her energetic demeanour didn’t fit well with four young children in her former home.

Fruitvale: Bowling club takes over lanes

There is a new kingpin running The Beaver Valley Lanes in Fruitvale.

Village of Fruitvale offers up free gym to keep seniors active

A new free workout facility for seniors has opened in the basement of the Fruitvale Memorial Centre.

Last week’s blanket of smoke may have lifted but for many the after effects of the poor air quality are still a concern.

Air quality improved but asthmatic should still be leery

“It was the worst I've seen it in the 15 years that I've lived here.” ~ Greg Rollins, respiratory therapist.

Last week’s blanket of smoke may have lifted but for many the after effects of the poor air quality are still a concern.

Rossland gets funding to support tourism initiatives

"The money will cover approximately $40,000 of the $90,000 it costs to operate the Free Ride Bus."

Taya Johnson, 7, and her younger brother Kade, 3, check out their Glenmerry home’s backdoor that a bear recently broke into to get at garbage.

Bear breaks into Glenmerry home

Bear activity at all time high, says local WildSafeBC coordinator

Taya Johnson, 7, and her younger brother Kade, 3, check out their Glenmerry home’s backdoor that a bear recently broke into to get at garbage.

Castlegar ponders pitch for new SPCA facility

“We’re currently looking at different possibilities and options through them.” ~ Danielle Jackman, Trail SPCA Manager

Police chase ‘car thief’ from Rossland to Trail

Kimberley man arrested and sentenced

The lineups were already growing Wednesday as festival goers arrived for the Shambhala Music Festival at the Salmo River Ranch

Harm reduction plans help keep festival safe: organizers

Shambhala staff doesn’t turn a blind eye to drug use and instead leads with a strong focus on harm reduction and safety.

The lineups were already growing Wednesday as festival goers arrived for the Shambhala Music Festival at the Salmo River Ranch