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Quick Shift: Castlegar Rebels
With puck drop on the 2025-26 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season this Friday, Sept. 19, we take a quick look at the Castlegar Rebels.
Trail Smoke Eaters deal Evan Sundar for Erik Pastro
Pastro, a forward, has played 107 games with Vernon over the past three seasons and put up 23 goals and 41 assists for 64 points.
Missing antlers sought in Warfield
A woman who lost her father recently is hoping to recover some of his antlers.
Trail homeless shelter usually full: BC Housing
Trail's homeless shelter is operating at or near capacity, despite rumors to the contrary.
Speed limit reduced, semi-trailers banned on Old Waneta Road
The City of Trail says it's taking steps to improve safety on a residential street.
Trail applies for $4.6 million to twin critical watermain
City council gave its blessing last week to submitting the application to the Strategic Priorities Fund, which is administered by the Union of BC Municipalities.
BC premier lauds Teck-Anglo American merger
David Eby says he is delighted the companies have committed not just to come together, but to make their global headquarters in Vancouver.
Vehicle seized for doing burnouts in Castlegar parking lot
A vehicle has been seized and a 35-year-old Slocan Park man has been issued a $368 ticket after police responded to a complaint of "multiple" vehicles driving dangerously.
B.C. declares meat inspectors essential amid public service strike
Provincial meat inspectors have been classified as essential workers amid an escalated strike by B.C. public service workers.Â
Trail awards tree inventory contract
Bartlett Tree Experts was the highest-ranked of five qualified bidders and will do the work for $58,575 plus tax.
Man arrested south of Castlegar on gun complaint
RCMP say they were called Wednesday to the home after the victim and a witness fled.
Decision on Trail lab now expected in early 2026
Interior Health says a final decision on the long-term plan for laboratory services in Trail won't be made until early next year.
Salmo byelection slated for Nov. 8
The byelection is being held following the resignation of councillor Melanie Cox in May.
Smoke Eaters find first pre-season win
The Trail Smoke Eaters were able to get their first win of the pre-season, scoring 3 goals in the first 6 and a half minutes for the win over the Bucks.
Rebels steal the win from Nitehawks
The Castlegar Rebels and Beaver Valley Nitehawk reignited their rivalry yesterday when they took the ice.
Driver ticketed after pedestrian struck in Trail
Trail RCMP say a 64-year-old woman who was hit by a car in a crosswalk at one of the city's busiest intersections is expected to fully recover.
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Quick Shift: Castlegar Rebels
With puck drop on the 2025-26 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season this Friday, Sept. 19, we take a quick look at the Castlegar Rebels.
How Trail launched Sharman King’s musical career
He’s one of the most accomplished musicians to come out of Trail. But you probably know him best from his TV commercials for Book Warehouse.
B.C. heat waves were made more likely by human-caused climate change, says report
Heat waves that blanketed British Columbia in August and early September were made much more likely by human-caused climate change.
Smoke Eaters name Isaac Fecteau as team captain
Five players have been named to the leadership of the Trail Smoke Eaters this season.
Castlegar’s municipal payroll up 11.5 per cent in 2024
The City of Castlegar paid its employees over $6.7 million in wages and expenses in 2024, an increase of about $693,000 over 2023.
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