Christmas

Children in Costa Rice open their Canadian-packed gift boxes from Operation Christmas 2022. <ins>In total, B.C. residents packed 52,498 shoe boxes in 2022, including 378 from the Trail area.</ins> Photo: Frank King

Canadians gift 415,000 Christmas shoeboxes, 378 from Trail

2022 total includes boxes packed online through PackaBox.ca option available year-round

 

Adopt a Senior for Christmas was made special by all the generous gifts contributed by Greater Trail residents and businesses. Photo: Submitted

Christmas cheer delivered to Greater Trail seniors

Volunteers make holidays brighter for 144 residents

 

Beaver Valley Lions have donated $500 to the Columbia Seniors Wellness Society. Photo: Submitted
The Beaver Valley Lions Club has made a generous donation to the society. Photo: Submitted

Beaver Valley society invites seniors to join the fun

For more information contact Jayme Fowler at 250.512.1231

 

An RCMP officer came to the rescue of two children stranded at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) on Christmas Eve. (Black Press file photo)

Constable Claus saves Christmas for kids stranded at Kelowna Airport

The 12 and 13-year-olds were trying to make it home to Victoria for Christmas from Alberta

An RCMP officer came to the rescue of two children stranded at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) on Christmas Eve. (Black Press file photo)
“Let me wish you all a deeply joyful year in 2023.”

In 2023, be it Resolved that …

Message from Yme Woensdregt, retired Anglican priest living in Cranbrook

  • Dec 31, 2022
“Let me wish you all a deeply joyful year in 2023.”
A flight departure board at Abbotsford International Airport illustrating the the cancellations and delays that were common through the holidays across Canada. (Jane Bouey/Twitter)

Frustrated travellers turned to Twitter when winter storm slammed Abbotsford airport

Missing luggage, no staff and cancelled flights made travel less than merry this Christmas

A flight departure board at Abbotsford International Airport illustrating the the cancellations and delays that were common through the holidays across Canada. (Jane Bouey/Twitter)
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Christmas tree recycling is a good alternative to landfills

Taking down the Christmas tree is only one task after the holiday…

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“Wise men from the East” come looking for one who is born to be king. Photo: Inbal Malca/Unsplash

‘I’ll Take Both Christmas Stories’

Christmas message from Yme Woensdregt, a retired Anglican priest living in Cranbrook

  • Dec 25, 2022
“Wise men from the East” come looking for one who is born to be king. Photo: Inbal Malca/Unsplash
Santa Claus can be seen in many places at this time of year. (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Christmas traditions?

There are plenty of celebrations and customs on Dec. 25.

Santa Claus can be seen in many places at this time of year. (Pixabay.com)
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NORAD Tracks Santa live: Follow St. Nick as he delivers presents around the world this Christmas Eve

Rest assured, kids of all ages: Santa’s coming this Christmas Eve. That’s…

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Johanna deJong of Abbotsford has been collecting Christmas village items for more than 40 years. (Submitted image)

Abbotsford woman continues to raise funds for Alzheimer Society with Christmas village

‘Sparkyville’ includes countless figurines and has been in the works for more than 40 years

Johanna deJong of Abbotsford has been collecting Christmas village items for more than 40 years. (Submitted image)
The Trail Times wishes readers a very Merry Christmas. Photo: Irene Carpaccio/Unsplash

Merry Christmas from the Trail Times

NORAD’s Santa Tracker is now up and running at: noradsanta.org

The Trail Times wishes readers a very Merry Christmas. Photo: Irene Carpaccio/Unsplash
Grade 1 and 2 students at Sunnyside Elementary school in South Surrey penned letters to Santa and shared them with the Peace Arch News. The young students asked the Jolly Old Elf a wide range of questions, including his preferences in cookies and whether they would find themselves on the naughty list this year. (Brenda Anderson photo)

Dear Santa – Grade 1 and 2 students in B.C. have a long list of questions for the Jolly Old Elf

Sunnyside Elementary students in South Surrey share their letters to Santa

  • Dec 24, 2022
Grade 1 and 2 students at Sunnyside Elementary school in South Surrey penned letters to Santa and shared them with the Peace Arch News. The young students asked the Jolly Old Elf a wide range of questions, including his preferences in cookies and whether they would find themselves on the naughty list this year. (Brenda Anderson photo)
Zola is waiting to see if she finally moved from Santa’s naughty list to his nice list. Photo: Jessee Regnier

Christmas Cat in the Hat

Merry Christmas from the Trail Times

Zola is waiting to see if she finally moved from Santa’s naughty list to his nice list. Photo: Jessee Regnier
Trail Rotary Club members present donations to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Captain Eric Olson and Captain Rachael Olson accepted the cheque for $5,781 from Rotarians: Jack McConnachie, Bruce Fawcett, Ardith White, Lana Rodlie, Richard Fish, Elizabeth and Viktor Cytra and Mike Patterson. Photo: Submitted

Trail Rotary rocks the choral fest

Rotary rules have changed over the years and no longer insist on strict attendance

  • Dec 22, 2022
Trail Rotary Club members present donations to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Captain Eric Olson and Captain Rachael Olson accepted the cheque for $5,781 from Rotarians: Jack McConnachie, Bruce Fawcett, Ardith White, Lana Rodlie, Richard Fish, Elizabeth and Viktor Cytra and Mike Patterson. Photo: Submitted
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B.C’s Coquihalla closed between Hope and Merritt

Crash has major route shut down overnight

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And More Christmas, Crafting and Fabric Store owner Ruth Clark is bringing affordable, festive and environmentally friendly options to the holidays. Photo: Jim Bailey

Festive, affordable gifts And More at East Trail Christmas store

Residents can be environmentally sensitive and save money by reconsidering their shopping options

And More Christmas, Crafting and Fabric Store owner Ruth Clark is bringing affordable, festive and environmentally friendly options to the holidays. Photo: Jim Bailey
Jessica Peters is a reporter at the Abbotsford News and a big fan of Father Christmas.

COLUMN: The magic of Christmas isn’t so unbelievable, is it?

A deep adoration of Santa Claus and everything he represents has led to a life of loving Christmas

Jessica Peters is a reporter at the Abbotsford News and a big fan of Father Christmas.
Trail police are warning this guy is lingering around Trail trying to steal Christmas. Photo: Trail RCMP

Trail police looking for tips to identify this fuzzy green thief

Grinch spotted in East Trail trying to steal Christmas

Trail police are warning this guy is lingering around Trail trying to steal Christmas. Photo: Trail RCMP
The Christmas Bird Count is coming to the West Kootenay on Dec. 18. Photo: Jim Bailey
The Christmas Bird Count is coming to Greater Trail on Dec. 18. Photo: Jim Bailey

Counting down to Christmas Bird Count in Greater Trail

Longest running citizen-scientist project, annual Christmas Bird Count, scheduled to go on Dec. 18

The Christmas Bird Count is coming to the West Kootenay on Dec. 18. Photo: Jim Bailey
The Christmas Bird Count is coming to Greater Trail on Dec. 18. Photo: Jim Bailey