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Japanese ‘quake anniversary felt from Trail

The first anniversary of Japan's earthquake and tsunami that triggered the world’s worst nuclear accident in 25 years.

About 200 people from various local unions gathered at the Trail Cenotaph Wednesday prior to walking over to School District 20’s board office in support of teachers rallying against pending back-to-work legislation.

Greater Trail unions rally against Bill 22

Trail unions rally against Bill 22, which they claim violates their rights.

About 200 people from various local unions gathered at the Trail Cenotaph Wednesday prior to walking over to School District 20’s board office in support of teachers rallying against pending back-to-work legislation.

Police collar former Beaver Valley resident

A man wanted for breaking his parole on sex offences in Greater Trail has been arrested after a Canada-wide warrant was issued Tuesday.

Trail Council Briefs – Wildlife office closure worries councillor

The closure of BC Hydro’s Fish and Wildlife offices in Nelson and Castlegar and moving the public question period to earlier in the meeting.

Rash of closures not contagious, says Trail business owner

Though a number of Trail businesses have closed, Zellers at Waneta Plaza will remain open despite rumours of closure.

Beaver Valley – Amalgamation study on tap tonight

BV residents will have a chance to hear from the consultant hired to study amalgamating Fruitvale, Montrose and Area at a meeting tonight.

No change to Trail’s dog bylaw

After lengthy discussion, Trail council decided not to change its breed-specific bylaw at Monday night’s meeting.

Neighbours Darcee O’Hearn (right) and Yolanda Ridge are gearing up to host a publishing workshop in Rossland this week that will explore key factors like market research and how to deal with rejection.

Rossland authors share publishing paths

Rossland's Darcee O’Hearn and Yolanda Ridge will be holding a publishing workhop held Thursday, March 1 from 7-9pm at Rouge Framing.

Neighbours Darcee O’Hearn (right) and Yolanda Ridge are gearing up to host a publishing workshop in Rossland this week that will explore key factors like market research and how to deal with rejection.

Fruitvale – Slippery road leads to head-on truck crash

Slippery conditions led to two West Kootenay drivers in pick-up trucks crashing head-on Friday on Highway 3B just past Fruitvale.

Greater Trail teachers will put full-scale walkout to a vote this week

Greater Trail teachers will be casting a vote on whether they support a full withdrawal of services Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

Opposites attract when Elizabeth Bennet (Allison Cherry) and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy (Chuck Cram) fall in love in The Rossland Light Opera Players’ performance of “Pride and Prejudice.”

RLOP presents Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice

The (RLOP) are ready to take the stage at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail tonight with their performance of “Pride and Prejudice.”

Opposites attract when Elizabeth Bennet (Allison Cherry) and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy (Chuck Cram) fall in love in The Rossland Light Opera Players’ performance of “Pride and Prejudice.”

Community investment steals spotlight at Teck open house

Trail man claimed Teck isn't investing enough in the community to offset harmful environmental effects at the Teck open house on Tuesday.

MLA Katrine Conroy gives provincial budget a failing grade

Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy calls the BC budget “disappointing and a real concern for this region.”

Betty Seinen, manager of the Trail and District Arts Council, and Royal Theatre owner Lisa Milne are hitting their wardrobes for the perfect outfit to wear during Sunday’s live showing of the 84th Academy Awards ceremony.

Trail’s Royal Theatre rolls out red carpet for Oscars

Trail theatre and arts council join forces for Academy Awards event

Betty Seinen, manager of the Trail and District Arts Council, and Royal Theatre owner Lisa Milne are hitting their wardrobes for the perfect outfit to wear during Sunday’s live showing of the 84th Academy Awards ceremony.
Jim Albo led a group of senior advocates outside the Trail hospital Monday, recalling his parents’ tragic story and forging ahead by advocating for change.

Vigil shines spotlight on senior care

A group of senior advocates stood outside the Trail hospital to mourn the loss of services Monday, a ritual that has occurred since 2006.

Jim Albo led a group of senior advocates outside the Trail hospital Monday, recalling his parents’ tragic story and forging ahead by advocating for change.

Rate hikes allow Trail’s Champion Cabs to keep rolling

Trail’s only taxicab service Champion Cabs will remain open but with new increased rates.

Trail Mayor calls for break in provincial power bill

Trail Mayor Dieter Boggs would like to see FortisBC lower power rates for the Greater Trail region.

Trail council chewing on animal control bylaw

Trail council has bit into suggested changes to the city’s animal control bylaw that moves away from breed-specific legislation.

JL Crowe students bring artistic talents to the stage

Trail students a little bit of Vegas to the Charles Bailey Theatre Thursday with an opening number from their own “Bully Manilow.”

No Frills store spells end for Extra Foods in Trail

The arrival of a No Frills grocery store is a packaged deal for Trail, which will result in the closure of Extra Foods.