Happy Thursday!
The March 13 edition of the Trail Times is hot off the press and available now at local newsstands.
Front and centre
The 6th Annual Smokies in Our School initiative has officially wrapped up, with nine participating schools selling game day tickets to fill the Cominco Arena on their designated nights for a chance to win a $5,000 USD donation from the Murphy Family Foundation.
Fruitvale Elementary School took first place, selling over 500 tickets and securing a $5,000 donation. As a bonus ticket-selling incentive for students, Principal Mike Page “took one for the team,” getting a pie to the face at centre ice on game night.
Catch the story and another photo on Page 12.
Inside this week’s issue:
Tax Time
Ron Clarke breaks down everything you need to know to get your taxes in order.
Don’t miss his expert advice on Page 4.
Flu seasons through history
With colds and flu making the rounds, Sarah Benson-Lord looks back at how the city tackled past outbreaks for this week's Trail Blazers feature.
Did you know flu masks once sold for 2 for 35 cents? Check out the throwback ads and full story on Page 5.
Turning point
A stunning photo from the Rossland Museum captures a defining moment in the career of legendary skier Nancy Greene Raine.
See Page 6 for the story behind the shot.
Et tu, Brute?
March 15 marks the Ides of March.
Think you know your Roman history? Try our 10-question quiz by John Arendt on Page 13.
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