infrastructure

Visitors to Waneta Plaza can read about the Violin Lake Dam decommissioning project and see models of the area affected in the mall’s centre court. Photo: Sheri Regnier

Contract awarded for takedown of Trail dams

Project involves removal of 3 earthen dams, one concrete core dam, and restoring 30.6 H of wetlands

 

This sinkhole formed around the 4” gas main on Green Avenue. Note, however, it’s the gas main you can see exposed in the hole, not the watermain. Photo: City of Trail

Council awards contract for West Trail road rebuild

Kays Contracting, an excavating company based in Nelson, was the lowest of three bids.

 

The city asks drivers to follow traffic control measures and to watch for working crews. Image: City of Trail

Traffic delays expected in Trail Gulch next week

Crews will be repairing manholes along Rossland Avenue

 

Trail's new Butler Park pickleball and tennis court is drawing a lot of interest since opening last week.

Resurfacing complete at Trail courts, tennis anyone?

The Butler Park tennis and pickleball courts are ready for play with a new and expanded look

Trail's new Butler Park pickleball and tennis court is drawing a lot of interest since opening last week.
A wildfire is burning in West Trail. Photo: Jim Bailey

Crews mop-up after Sunday wildfire in Trail

A new record high of 39.6 C was set on Saturday, June 26

A wildfire is burning in West Trail. Photo: Jim Bailey
Angel Air Care Air at KBRH, L-R: Dan Ashman, AM Ford owner driver; Kim Kostuik; patient from Cranbrook; Lisa Pasin, City of Trail mayor and Director of Development KBRH Health Foundation. Photo: City of Trail

Kootenay flight charities seamlessly connect patient to medical care

Angel Flight East Kootenay and Angel Flight West Kootenay offer free flight medical services

Angel Air Care Air at KBRH, L-R: Dan Ashman, AM Ford owner driver; Kim Kostuik; patient from Cranbrook; Lisa Pasin, City of Trail mayor and Director of Development KBRH Health Foundation. Photo: City of Trail
Clarice Tuai, seen in front of the ‘50 Objects for 50 Years’ exhibit, is a summer student for the Trail museum/visitors centre. Photo: Sheri Regnier

Trail museum invites everyone to visit new Doukhobor exhibit

‘50 Objects for 50 Years’ runs until October 1

Clarice Tuai, seen in front of the ‘50 Objects for 50 Years’ exhibit, is a summer student for the Trail museum/visitors centre. Photo: Sheri Regnier
Jasmine Smith is ready to start cracking the case to the summer reading program at the Trail and District Public Library. Photo: Sheri Regnier

‘Crack the Case’ at the Trail library this summer

Summer Reading Club runs July 5 to August 20.

Jasmine Smith is ready to start cracking the case to the summer reading program at the Trail and District Public Library. Photo: Sheri Regnier
The flotation line at Gyro Park beach in East Trail, shown here during low water, is for emergency purposes only and does not delineate a safe swimming area. Photo: Trail Times file

City of Trail cautions beach users

Gyro Park beach questions should be directed to the roads superintendent at 250.364.0817.

The flotation line at Gyro Park beach in East Trail, shown here during low water, is for emergency purposes only and does not delineate a safe swimming area. Photo: Trail Times file
TELUS is proposing to construct a 5G tower at Pople Park. Photo: Sheri Regnier

First 5G tower in Trail proposed for placement in popular park

TELUS has a consultation process open until June 28

TELUS is proposing to construct a 5G tower at Pople Park. Photo: Sheri Regnier
No matter your age, the city’s two skate park hosts Jaryd Justice-Moote (left) and Brenden Wright can help you roll into a new pastime this “Summer at the Skatepark.” Photo: City of Trail

Free coaching at the Trail Sk8Park begins next month

The city is rolling into a summer of inclusive recreation by, for…

No matter your age, the city’s two skate park hosts Jaryd Justice-Moote (left) and Brenden Wright can help you roll into a new pastime this “Summer at the Skatepark.” Photo: City of Trail
Map: City of Trail

65 new child care spaces targeted for Trail

Trail accesses grants to fund new Unicorn Childcare Centre in Tadanac

Map: City of Trail
Trail water conservation measures are applicable until Sept. 30. Photo: Mani Sankar/Unsplash

City of Trail water restrictions now in effect

Hand watering of greenery permitted day and evening, providing a flow control device is used

Trail water conservation measures are applicable until Sept. 30. Photo: Mani Sankar/Unsplash
Police and firefighters were called to a camp near the Old Trail Bridge on Tuesday afternoon when a woman allegedly lit this fire. Photo: Stephen Miller

Arson suspected in fire near the Old Trail Bridge

Crews were called to a fire on Casino Road Tuesday afternoon

Police and firefighters were called to a camp near the Old Trail Bridge on Tuesday afternoon when a woman allegedly lit this fire. Photo: Stephen Miller
This sinkhole formed around the 4” gas main on Green Avenue after the water main broke, Nov. 2020. Photo: City of Trail

West Trail roadway repair soon goes to tender

The city is expecting the job to be largely completed by September

This sinkhole formed around the 4” gas main on Green Avenue after the water main broke, Nov. 2020. Photo: City of Trail
Trail Memorial Centre staff has been productive over the past year, restoring the 70+ year old facility to its original glory. Photo: Jim Bailey

Trail Memorial Centre undergoes historic restoration

When safe to return, residents will see illuminating changes to the Trail Memorial Centre

Trail Memorial Centre staff has been productive over the past year, restoring the 70+ year old facility to its original glory. Photo: Jim Bailey
The City of Trail flusher truck started cleaning the alleys last week. Photo: Jim Bailey

City of Trail begins initiative to clean downtown core

Trail is sending advocacy letters to various federal and provincial government ministries

The City of Trail flusher truck started cleaning the alleys last week. Photo: Jim Bailey
Photo: Jim Bailey

Let there be light!

If you have a recent photo to share email it large or actua-size to editor@trailtimes.ca

Photo: Jim Bailey
On April 6, Pacific Coastal Airlines marked 15 years of providing air service at the Trail Regional Airport. Photo: Twitter @PacificCoastal

Carrier celebrates 15 years at Trail airport

Pacific Coastal Airlines has adopted additional safety measures during the pandemic.

On April 6, Pacific Coastal Airlines marked 15 years of providing air service at the Trail Regional Airport. Photo: Twitter @PacificCoastal
The 1100-block of Pine Avenue in downtown Trail is closed to traffic this week as crews from Seko Construction install water and sewer service connections for the new gas station slated to open this summer. Photo: Sheri Regnier

Traffic change in downtown Trail this week

The 1100-block of Pine Avenue is closed to vehicles

The 1100-block of Pine Avenue in downtown Trail is closed to traffic this week as crews from Seko Construction install water and sewer service connections for the new gas station slated to open this summer. Photo: Sheri Regnier