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With election looming, Trail council bids farewell

2026 Municipal Election Greg Nesteroff - October 2, 2026

Trail's chief administrator has paid tribute to the outgoing city council for conducting themselves professionally and treating "staff, the community, and each other with respect and dignity."

Trail’s municipal payroll up 19% in 2025

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff - June 30, 2026

The City of Trail's payroll increased almost 19 per cent between 2024 and 2025, but the city manager says there are several reasons, including a quirk of accounting.

Contractors concerned about Trail going solo on building inspection

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff - May 14, 2026

Several builders say they have had a positive relationship with the RDKB, which provides inspections for Trail and other member municipalities.

Trail sees 5-year low in snow plowing costs

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff - April 2, 2026

The City of Trail spent far less money plowing snow last year compared to the four years previous.

Trail won’t give Teck a tax break in 2026

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff - April 1, 2026

The company has approached the city about reducing the amount it pays, which sits at 60 per cent of total municipal tax revenue. Teck would like to get that down to 50 per cent over the next decade.

Trail considering in-house building inspection

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff - March 18, 2026

City council heard that Trail is expected to pay about $340,000 this year to the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary for the service.

Reopening Trail pool cost $25,000

Recreation My Kootenay Now - November 26, 2025

Repairing the equipment that led to a prolonged closure of the pool at the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre this year cost the city about $25,000 in parts and labour.

Trail considering another water rate hike of 10 per cent

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff - November 12, 2025

In real dollars, the fee would go from $477 to $525 per household per year, a difference of $48.

Trail eager to Bloom

Community Drew Wilson - May 28, 2025

Trail City Council and Communities in Bloom continue to navigate a new working relationship. Council approved the organization's $147-thousand budget...