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Genelle residents invited to final open house on park plan
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is inviting Genelle residents to a final open house on the future RDKB-owned parkland south of the railway tracks overlooking the Columbia River.
Cominco Magazine archives now available online
First issued in February 1940, Cominco Magazine was published until 1971 and remains a valuable record of company operations, staffing, and culture.
Trail’s Erik Pastro named one of BCHL’s 3 Stars of the Week
Pastro piled up three goals and and an assist over two games last week as the Smoke Eaters extended their season-opening win streak to four games.
Trail’s air cadets squadron turning 75
Trail's 531 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets have started their training year. This is a significant year as it marks the 75th anniversary of the squadron and the 50th year of females in the cadet program.
Smoke Eaters name Isaac Fecteau as team captain
Five players have been named to the leadership of the Trail Smoke Eaters this season.
Castlegar launches annual vegetation management program Â
The program involves pruning trees and shrubs along the city’s 95 kilometres of roads, sidewalks, and alleyways to maintain clearances so snowplows, loaders, and other winter operations equipment can operate safely and effectively.
New fire training centre now operating in Trail
Local politicians and firefighters celebrated Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue's new fire training centre in Trail on Saturday.
Katie Spittlehouse named ops manager for Trail-Rossland BC Winter Games
With a background spanning over 16 years in alpine ski coaching — most recently with the Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team — Spittlehouse brings deep experience from the slopes to the planning room.
Ex-Smokies coach lands in Everett
Former Trail Smoke Eaters head coach and general manager Tim Fragle has joined the Everett Silvertips of the WHL.
Trail Smoke Eaters sign goalie Cooper Michaluk
The team says Michaluk brings athleticism, experience, and a winning mindset to the crease, and is expected to make an immediate impact.
Bailey Monteith named Trail Smoke Eaters assistant coach
A lifelong Smokies fan through his family’s passion for the team, Monteith carried that pride into his own hockey career as a goaltender in the BCHL and MJHL.
Smoke Eaters announce new partnership
Trail Smoke Eaters announce groundbreaking partnership with 49ing, becoming the first BCHL team to joint he platform.
Trail to honour Robert Hampton Gray, 80 years after his death
In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the tragic death of Trail-born Robert Hampton Gray, VC the end of the Second World War, the City of Trail invites the community to the Trail Cenotaph on Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Empowering the next generation of leaders- one spark at a time
Six young women from the Greater Trail area of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary recently took part in this year’s Kootenay Ignite Firefighting Camp, marking the largest delegation yet from the region in the camp’s three-year history.
Smoke Eater named 2024-25 Kyle Turris Community Award winner
The BC Hockey League has announced Trail Smoke Eater Judah Makway as an Interior Conference winner of the Kyle Turris Community Award.
Four students awarded 2025 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship
Each year, the Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship recognizes Columbia Basin students who have overcome adversity to pursue their educational and career goals.
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Columbia Basin Trust to bring power operations in-house
The Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Power Corporation will be moving to in-house management of the Arrow Lakes, Brilliant Expansion, and Waneta Expansion facilities as of March 2027.
BC Timber Sales braces for ‘big problems’ selling wood
A BC Timber Sales manager for the Kootenay-Boundary admits they could face sales problems in the coming months as local mills cope with additional U.S. tariffs.
Construction industry applauds B.C.’s proposed prompt payment legislation
Construction industry groups in British Columbia are welcoming proposed legislation aimed at ensuring contractors are paid on time.
B.C. and Alberta saw largest rent declines as prices fall across Canada, says report
British Columbia and Alberta saw the largest declines in the price of apartment rentals over the past year, although B.C. remained the most expensive province for renters.
Southeast B.C. fire ban partially lifted, but Category 3 burning still prohibited
As of 12 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 8, Category 2 open fire restrictions will be lifted across the Southeast Fire Centre.
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