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Besides many other activities, Rossland use may be able to express themselves with spray paint on a legal graffiti wall. File photo

Rossland youth tags a graffiti wall as a worthy project for council support

Keegan Taylor says a legal graffiti wall would give a place for local street artists to create public work

Besides many other activities, Rossland use may be able to express themselves with spray paint on a legal graffiti wall. File photo
Planning is underway to launch a cross-regional composting program.                                 File photo

West Kootenay cross-regional composting gets the go ahead

Locally, household organic waste to be diverted out of McKelvey Creek landfill

Planning is underway to launch a cross-regional composting program.                                 File photo
Eleanor Gattafoni Robinson was presented her SOAR Jefferson Award by members of Local 480 and Local 9705 on Friday, including USW Local 9705 acting president Ron McKenzie. Submitted photo

United Steelworkers recognize Trail volunteer for years of selfless service

Eleanor Gattafoni Robinson is the recipient of the 2019 SOAR Jefferson Award

Eleanor Gattafoni Robinson was presented her SOAR Jefferson Award by members of Local 480 and Local 9705 on Friday, including USW Local 9705 acting president Ron McKenzie. Submitted photo
Rossland’s Jackie Drysdale lauded for decades of heritage preservation

Rossland’s Jackie Drysdale lauded for decades of heritage preservation

Heritage BC recognizes Drysdale with lifetime achievement award

Rossland’s Jackie Drysdale lauded for decades of heritage preservation
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Air quality warning in effect for West Kootenay, elevated pollution occurring

Environment Canada and Interior Health issue special statement

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This young bear has been spotted wandering around Glenmerry neighbourhoods for several days. BC Conservation advises the public to leave the bear alone and to make sure it does not have access to non-natural food sources. Submitted photo

Young bear awakens early in Trail

Trail residents reminded to be vigilant in managing garbage and all other attractants

This young bear has been spotted wandering around Glenmerry neighbourhoods for several days. BC Conservation advises the public to leave the bear alone and to make sure it does not have access to non-natural food sources. Submitted photo
KBRH was shrouded in fog and countless yards of tarp early Wednesday. The fog eventually lifted in the valley, but the new addition will remain under wraps as workers continue to build the new emergency department wing on the lower level and an ambulatory care unit atop. (Sheri Regnier photo)

West Kootenay-Boundary hospital board elects new chair, begins budget talks

The next board meeting is slated for March 25 in Castlegar

KBRH was shrouded in fog and countless yards of tarp early Wednesday. The fog eventually lifted in the valley, but the new addition will remain under wraps as workers continue to build the new emergency department wing on the lower level and an ambulatory care unit atop. (Sheri Regnier photo)
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Accident in Trail sends two to hospital

A collision between two cars occurred at the Waneta Plaza traffic light

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This young black bear was spotted up in a tree near Glenmerry on Wednesday. (Submitted photo)

Young bear wandering Trail neighbourhood, keep your distance

BC Conservation says the bruin appears healthy and will likely wander back to its den

This young black bear was spotted up in a tree near Glenmerry on Wednesday. (Submitted photo)
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Trail council reviewing handicap parking designations

Access improvements coming to park washrooms, Sk8Park

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Photo: Sven Mieke on Unsplash

Budget talks underway in Trail boardroom for East End services

Trail Coun. reports on 2020 work plans for regional services

Photo: Sven Mieke on Unsplash