War amps CHAMPS grad to blitz local schools with safety message
The War Amps, a leader in the field of child safety, is bringing an important safety message to students at nine local schools between May 9 and 11. This initiative is coordinated in conjunction with the Trail RCMP Detachment. Tiffany McCormick, a graduate of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, will give one-hour long...
Kelowna`s Seth Barton signs with Smokies for 2017/18
The Trail Smoke Eaters would like to announce the commitment of 1998-born defenseman, Seth Barton from Kelowna. Barton has played the past two seasons for the Kelowna Rockets of the BC Major Midget League. Last season saw Barton contribute 38-points from the backend for a Rockets team that placed third in the BCMML. “Seth...
Grand opening for Salmo Art and Culture Hub
A unique partnership between the Village of Salmo, local entrepreneurs and a California investor has made possible a cutting-edge arts and cultural hub centre in Salmo offering everything from Village art windows, a Village art and culture garden, a unique reclaimed building materials and salvage boutique, custom upholstery...
Calling Kootenay artists: Apply to be showcased in hub village art windows
This application is for the artists and/or groups who would like to display their art in one of three Village of Salmo Art Windows located at the west side of the building located at 423 Railway Avenue in Salmo, BC. The Village Art Windows were constructed to provide an opportunity for Salmo Valley and Kootenay region artists...
Brand new sculptures to be unveiled next week
Get your Sculpturewalking shoes ready! On Saturday, May 13, 30 sculptures will be landing in Castlegar’s downtown, marking the seventh year of the internationally-renowned Castlegar Sculpturewalk. “It’s truly incredible what Castlegar has accomplished in a relatively short period of time,” said executive director Joy Barrett....
Judge approves Lemon Creek class-action suit
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has given the go-ahead for a class-action lawsuit for residents of the Slocan Valley affected by the 2013 fuel spill in Lemon Creek. Justice David Masuhara ruled last week the proposed civil action had met the proper requirements of a class action and had sound enough arguments to go to trial. In ...
Latest acquisition for Nature Trust in land in Lardeau Valley
The Nature Trust of British Columbia is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lardeau–Duncan–Meadow Creek South property with the support of the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP). This 31 hectare (76 acre) property expands the Lower Lardeau Duncan Conservation Lands Complex. It is located near the community of...
Share the roads with motorcycles
ICBC (Insurance Corporation of BC) said sixty per cent of motorcycle crashes in B.C. involve other vehicles. Which why police and ICBC are urging everyone to share the roads safely with motorcycles and yield the right-of-way at intersections. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and, with warmer weather upon us, more...
Three explosions force evacuation of local business
Employees at KC Recycling in Waneta got a bit of a fright this morning when an electrical fire caused three explosions. Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue Captain Grant Tyson said they received the emergency call at 10:18 a.m. and responded with six Trail firefighters and another three from Montrose. Crews arrived on scene...
BC ELECTION 2017: Vonnie Lavers (Green Party)
Election Day (May 9th) is quickly approaching and many voters are still wondering how to cast their ballots. The Boundary Sentinel asked each candidate in the Boundary-Similkameen riding the same five questions. Check here for the answers from Green Party candidate Vonnie Lavers. 1. How well do you think the provincial...