Timothy Schafer

Court rules teachers must be involved in class size decisions

A new B.C. Court of Appeal ruling on class sizes could put a crimp on School District 20’s plan to increase its sizes for next year.

Police called in 10 members of the South Columbia Search and Rescue and two Rossland Search and Rescue members on Wednesday to comb the hillside between the arena and Teck Trail Operations in search of a 14-year-old Nelson girl.

Trail crews scour hillside for clues on missing Nelson girl

Police are following leads that missing Nelson teen Megan Durocher may be in the Trail area.

Police called in 10 members of the South Columbia Search and Rescue and two Rossland Search and Rescue members on Wednesday to comb the hillside between the arena and Teck Trail Operations in search of a 14-year-old Nelson girl.

Predators taking their toll on Greater Trail deer population

An annual Trail Wildlife Association survey of the populations of deer in the region has revealed a declining deer population.

The region’s emergency operations centre in the Greater Trail Community Centre will be affected by recent cuts to a federal program, said Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue regional chief Terry Martin.

Cuts hit emergency preparedness program

Cuts to the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program could spell disaster to the outfitting of the Greater Trail emergency preparedness centre.

The region’s emergency operations centre in the Greater Trail Community Centre will be affected by recent cuts to a federal program, said Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue regional chief Terry Martin.

Soldiers invade region for training exercise

150 reserve soldiers from the Canadian Army are expected to attend Exercise Kootenay Castor from Friday to Aug. 24 in the West Kootenay.

Receding river reveals damage

The waters of the Columbia River are now receding, leaving a huge cleanup task and a bill for damages for the City of Trail to pick up.

FortisBC applies for smart meter installation in Greater Trail

Opponents have small window of opportunity to protest

Teck aims to ‘clear the air’ of fugitive dust

Teck has implemented a 5 year plan to reduce the amount of stray particles floating around on site and through the area.

Province commits cash for rural health

Cash is coming from BC gov't to help rural areas like Trail retain its doctors, but just how that money will be spent is still not known.

After a 15-year battle, Dolan Magrath will be getting his full pension and benefits from Veterans Affairs.

Soldier’s plight heard by Veterans Affairs

Local veteran will be getting his full pension and benefits from Vetrans Affairs.

After a 15-year battle, Dolan Magrath will be getting his full pension and benefits from Veterans Affairs.

Zellers set to close early next year

Zellers at Waneta Plaza set to close in the new year.

Water levels dropping but concern remains high

The waters of the Columbia River are now dropping but its level is still creating a concern for some communities.

Airport service review grounded

Service review of the Trail Airport put on hold for now.

No additional destinations for Pacific Coastal

Pacific Coastal Vice President responds to petition

The last time Roger Catalano paid his for his city business licence was in 2007 (right). The Trail Awards and Promotions owner is protesting what he perceives to be the city’s inattention to the local economy.

Business licence protest puts downtown economy in spotlight

The plight of the city’s downtown business community has prompted a business owner to protest and not pay his business licence.

The last time Roger Catalano paid his for his city business licence was in 2007 (right). The Trail Awards and Promotions owner is protesting what he perceives to be the city’s inattention to the local economy.

Little café gets big support

Over 40 people turned out in support of Huckleberry's Cafe.

A marker on a pillar supporting the Victoria Street Bridge shows the height of the river’s flow.

Columbia River level climbs another foot

BC Hydro reports that river flows are beginning to ease.

A marker on a pillar supporting the Victoria Street Bridge shows the height of the river’s flow.

River rise prompts further response

The Greater Trail's emergency operations centre was activated Thursday afternoon to deal with the rising levels of the Columbia River.

Petition raises question of increased regional air service to city

Trail city Council has received a petition of over 800 names for increased Trail Regional Airport service

Downtown plan shifts gears with MOT decision

The downtown revitalization venture received a minor setback Monday night with a delayed paving schedule.