Tag: Trail Skills Centre

Shelter, rec facility suggested for Trail Skills Centre warehouse

Community My Kootenay Now -
The Trail Skills Centre, which owns the building and is expected to stop operating at the end of September, asked about the future of the 4,500-square foot warehouse.

‘Agonizing’: Rhys Andrews on the demise of the Trail Skills Centre

Labour Greg Nesteroff -
The Trail Skills Centre announced this week that it will wind down its operations this fall after nearly 30 years. We spoke with the board chair.

Trail Skills Centre announces impending closure

Labour My Kootenay Now -
In a news release today, the organization said it has not been able to overcome funding challenges that already resulted in the layoff of most of its staff.

Trail Skills Centre ‘trying to stay positive’ amid struggles

Labour Greg Nesteroff -
Trail's Skills Centre continues to look for money and ideas to preserve the organization and the employment programs it offers.

RDKB still thinking about Skills Centre contribution

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has tentatively budgeted $30,000 for the struggling Trail Skills Centre, but a final decision won't be made until next month.

Trail Skills Centre seeks lifeline in face of cuts

Labour Greg Nesteroff -
The Trail Skills Centre says it's still fighting to stay alive but city council has narrowly voted against providing the organization with any financial help for now.

Trail undecided on $30K grant for Skills Centre

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff -
Trail city council is still thinking about whether to provide a $30,000 grant to the struggling Trail Skills Centre.

Q&A with outgoing Trail Skills Centre director Morag Carter

Non-profit Greg Nesteroff -
The Trail Skills Centre's executive director will leave the organization at the end of March, due to reduced or eliminated government funding. We spoke to her last week.

Trail Skills Centre losing longtime manager due to funding cuts

Non-profit My Kootenay Now -
Financial challenges at the Trail Skills Centre will mean a change at the top of the organization.

Trail identifies priorities for poverty reduction

City of Trail Submitted Article -
A healthy, thriving, family friendly community. That’s the vision many Trail residents have for the city, and more than...

Trail Skills Centre officially moves into new location

City of Trail Storrm Lennie -
The Trail Skills Centre has settled into its new home in the old armory building, located at 1060 Eldorado...

Trail Skills Centre gets federal cash for reno

Labour My Kootenay Now -
A renovation to the Skills Centre in Trail will receive more than $2.3 million in federal funding.

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