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Wipes are not flushable. (Photo by Christine Sandu on Unsplash)

RDKB: Flushed wipes wreak havoc

Sewer systems are built to handle only human waste and toilet paper.

Wipes are not flushable. (Photo by Christine Sandu on Unsplash)
A simple message in uncertain times. (Sarah Thomas photo)

Pandemic has Trail council re-considering budget, tax increase

Coronavirus changes forecast, city leaders deciding what changes to make in 2020

A simple message in uncertain times. (Sarah Thomas photo)
City of Trail asks residents to respect playground and park closures. (Jim Bailey photo)

Trail reminds residents all parks are closed

Shutdowns started in the City of Trail last week

City of Trail asks residents to respect playground and park closures. (Jim Bailey photo)
(Photo: Columbia Basin Trust)

Columbia Basin Trust postpones all 2020 public engagements

Fall symposium in Trail will not go ahead due to coronavirus pandemic

(Photo: Columbia Basin Trust)
Birchbank Gold Course delayed its opening of the driving range and course until further notice. Jim Bailey photo.

Birchbank Golf Course suspends course opening

Birchbank to decide course of action, after BC Golf requests all golf courses to stay closed

Birchbank Gold Course delayed its opening of the driving range and course until further notice. Jim Bailey photo.
Trail shuts down all parks and playgrounds

Trail shuts down all parks and playgrounds

These measures are all under the direction from local, provincial and federal health officials

Trail shuts down all parks and playgrounds
(Photo by Vruyr Martirosyan on Unsplash)

Trail United Church cancels springtime turkey dinner

Trail United Church dinner on Saturday, March 21, is canceled

(Photo by Vruyr Martirosyan on Unsplash)
In sunnier times, workers were finishing up landscape features at the Trail Regional Airport while Pacific Coastal Airlines readied for flight in the background. (Trail Times 2019 file photo)

Flights from Trail to Vancouver will be suspended March 24

Pacific Coastal Airlines says it is anticipating that flights will resume on May 3

In sunnier times, workers were finishing up landscape features at the Trail Regional Airport while Pacific Coastal Airlines readied for flight in the background. (Trail Times 2019 file photo)
The Salmo Children’s Centre will become more energy friendly with support from a Trust energy grant.

Basin buildings get energy wise

Columbia Basin Trust supports 28 projects with $800,000+

The Salmo Children’s Centre will become more energy friendly with support from a Trust energy grant.
Voting day for the municipal by-election is April 4. File photo.

Rossland byelection postponed

City asks province for permission to delay due to coronavirus

Voting day for the municipal by-election is April 4. File photo.
Ground breaks for affordable housing in Trail

Ground breaks for affordable housing in Trail

Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society will own and operate the three-storey building

Ground breaks for affordable housing in Trail
Say ‘Thank You’ to BC Transit drivers today

Say ‘Thank You’ to BC Transit drivers today

Transit Driver Appreciation Day is Wednesday, March 18

Say ‘Thank You’ to BC Transit drivers today
COVID-19 event cancellations in Trail

COVID-19 event cancellations in Trail

The Trail Times will update this list daily

COVID-19 event cancellations in Trail
View of the Columbia River from the City of Trail Esplanade. (Trail Times file)

Columbia River Treaty talks returned to Washington, D.C. last week

Next round of Columbia River Treaty negotiation meetings are TBA

View of the Columbia River from the City of Trail Esplanade. (Trail Times file)
View of the Columbia River from the City of Trail Esplanade. (Trail Times file)

Columbia River Treaty talks returned to Washington, D.C. last week

Next round of Columbia River Treaty negotiation meetings are TBA

View of the Columbia River from the City of Trail Esplanade. (Trail Times file)
The City of Trail will rebuild the tennis and pickleball courts in Butler Park (seen here when the pickleball courts were new, as well as with the current cracks) with support from Columbia Basin Trust.

Fixes coming for Butler Park raquet courts

City of Trail receives $135,000 from Columbia Basin Trust

The City of Trail will rebuild the tennis and pickleball courts in Butler Park (seen here when the pickleball courts were new, as well as with the current cracks) with support from Columbia Basin Trust.
UPDATED: More City of Trail closures

UPDATED: More City of Trail closures

All shutdowns go into effect indefinitely on March 17

UPDATED: More City of Trail closures
(Photo by Bret Kavanaugh on Unsplash)

RI outbreak in Trail extended care wing expected to end March 19

Visit InteriorHealth.ca for all the latest news and updates

(Photo by Bret Kavanaugh on Unsplash)
Health officials recommend to always cough or sneeze into the arm and wash your hands regularly. People should also avoid handshaking and hugs. (Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash)

City of Trail makes statement on COVID-19

“The City of Trail continues to actively monitor developments around the management of COVID-19 .. “

Health officials recommend to always cough or sneeze into the arm and wash your hands regularly. People should also avoid handshaking and hugs. (Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash)
Simon Fraser University’s Jeremy Stone led participants through a disaster relief planning session at Community Futures-Trail last week. (Submitted photo)

Disaster planning session held in Trail

Goal of the day-long session was to begin developing strategies and plans

  • Mar 12, 2020
Simon Fraser University’s Jeremy Stone led participants through a disaster relief planning session at Community Futures-Trail last week. (Submitted photo)