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Poppies after a May 27 rainfall in Trail. Photo: Brenda Haley

Warm but wet May across the West Kootenay

Daily mean temperature records were broken on May 2, May 3, and May 4

Poppies after a May 27 rainfall in Trail. Photo: Brenda Haley
All photos from Sarah Fontaine’s Instagram: garnish_nailart.

Trail nail artist shines a light; makes Top 8 ‘World’s Star Nail Artist’ contest

Reel and photos: The next challenge for World’s Star Nail Artist is due June 12

All photos from Sarah Fontaine’s Instagram: garnish_nailart.
Photo: John Piccolo

More important than ever to be ‘Bear Smart’ in the West Kootenay

Family of bears wandering downtown Trail on Monday; RCMP destroyed one bear on May 15

Photo: John Piccolo
Sarah’s ET design that advanced her to the preliminary challenge. Photo: garnish_art on Instagram

Trail nail artist advances to Top 9 in ‘World’s Star Nail Artist’ competition

Nail art and I go way back, Sarah Fontaine says …

Sarah’s ET design that advanced her to the preliminary challenge. Photo: garnish_art on Instagram
Environment Canada advises, “Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.” Photo: Unsplash

Heavy rain called for the West Kootenay

Strong wind gusts, up to toonie size hail and heavy rain in the forecast

Environment Canada advises, “Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.” Photo: Unsplash
The property FortisBC is in the process of purchasing has historically been used for residential/farming. FortisBC is in the process of buying the land to replace Fruitvale and Hearns substations. Image: Submitted

Opposition voiced to new Kootenay Boundary substation locale

10-acre piece of prime agricultural land includes four acres of pristine forest

The property FortisBC is in the process of purchasing has historically been used for residential/farming. FortisBC is in the process of buying the land to replace Fruitvale and Hearns substations. Image: Submitted
Creston RCMP is looking for Chad Meszarosi, a man wanted for 32 charges. Photo: Creston RCMP

West Kootenay man wanted on 32 charges; do not approach call 9-1-1

Creston RCMP: Chad Meszarosi is considered very dangerous to the public

Creston RCMP is looking for Chad Meszarosi, a man wanted for 32 charges. Photo: Creston RCMP
Ticks are common in the Interior Health region, though the health authority says most are wood ticks and do not carry Lyme disease. Photo: Erik Karits/Unsplash

Ticks season arrives in the West Kootenay

When a tick is found on a person or pet, removal is important

Ticks are common in the Interior Health region, though the health authority says most are wood ticks and do not carry Lyme disease. Photo: Erik Karits/Unsplash
The survey is now open. Image: bccdc.ca

Have your say in B.C.’s largest population health survey

Participate at: bccdc.ca. (enter “speak survey” in search bar)

The survey is now open. Image: bccdc.ca
CKISS set up at the Trail market last summer. Photo: Submitted

Learn about invasive species: join West Kootenay events in May

Month features a different theme each week

CKISS set up at the Trail market last summer. Photo: Submitted
Nadine Tremblay (centre) is awarded 2023 Presenter of the Year by past recipients; Erin Kennedy (right), Vernon District Performing Arts Centre, 2022 Presenter of the Year; and Stephanie Fischer, 2019 Presenter of the Year, Capitol Theatre, Nelson. As executive and artistic director of the arts council, Tremblay programs all their events, manages the 721-seated Bailey Theatre, the arts council and a staff of 20. She applies for all grants, manages the money and projects, and works with community partners, boards of directors, Selkirk College (theatre landlords) and the regional district. Photo: Submitted

Trail theatre manager awarded ‘Presenter of the Year’

Nadine Tremblay has been front house manager of the Bailey Theatre since 2008

Nadine Tremblay (centre) is awarded 2023 Presenter of the Year by past recipients; Erin Kennedy (right), Vernon District Performing Arts Centre, 2022 Presenter of the Year; and Stephanie Fischer, 2019 Presenter of the Year, Capitol Theatre, Nelson. As executive and artistic director of the arts council, Tremblay programs all their events, manages the 721-seated Bailey Theatre, the arts council and a staff of 20. She applies for all grants, manages the money and projects, and works with community partners, boards of directors, Selkirk College (theatre landlords) and the regional district. Photo: Submitted
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Fruitvale gunshot victim continues to recover; major crime unit involved

Trail RCMP said the pair know each other, and reported the shooting as “an isolated incident”

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Zinc produced at Teck Trail Operations. Photo: Teck.com

Teck announces low-carbon refined zinc at Trail smelter

Report based on 100 per cent of SHG zinc produced at Teck Trail in 2021

Zinc produced at Teck Trail Operations. Photo: Teck.com
A mudslide one kilometre east of Christina Lake closed Highway 3 in both directions last night. Photo via Mike Wicentowich.

Highway 3 near Christina Lake reopens after Tuesday mudslide

Mudslide closed the highway late Tuesday afternoon

A mudslide one kilometre east of Christina Lake closed Highway 3 in both directions last night. Photo via Mike Wicentowich.
Todd Wallace has lived with Parkinson’s disease for 10 years. Photo: Jackie Jonkheid

West Kootenay man reflects on 10 years living with Parkinson’s disease

Today (April 11) is recognized as World Parkinson’s Day

Todd Wallace has lived with Parkinson’s disease for 10 years. Photo: Jackie Jonkheid
Blue Camas in a Kootenay field. Photo: Kayla Tillapaugh

Learn about local flora with the Kootenay Native Plant Society

Society offering a Zoom presentation, Camas day in Castlegar, and Critter Day at Beaver Creek

Blue Camas in a Kootenay field. Photo: Kayla Tillapaugh
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Gunshot victim dropped off at Trail hospital awake, but remains in serious condition

As of April 5, Trail RCMP sergeant says the investigation is ongoing and no one is in custody

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Dominic Ethier is wanted by Squamish RCMP on several charges. Police suspect he may be living in Rossland, or broader Kootenay region. Photo: RCMP

Wanted man may be living in the West Kootenay; police looking for tips

Police describe Ethier as six feet in height, 183 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes

Dominic Ethier is wanted by Squamish RCMP on several charges. Police suspect he may be living in Rossland, or broader Kootenay region. Photo: RCMP
Dayna Thompson, RN, Maternity, shows a new “Panda Warmer” for use in the KBRH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Panda Warmers are used immediately postnatal to warm the baby. The special warming properties allow the baby to stay open (unclothed or unwrapped) for the pediatric team to assess and evaluate the newborn. Photo: Submitted

New neonatal care unit to open at Trail hospital this spring

The NICU will house three nursery beds with 24/7 nursing care

Dayna Thompson, RN, Maternity, shows a new “Panda Warmer” for use in the KBRH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Panda Warmers are used immediately postnatal to warm the baby. The special warming properties allow the baby to stay open (unclothed or unwrapped) for the pediatric team to assess and evaluate the newborn. Photo: Submitted
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Nelson man arrested after woman dropped off at Trail hospital with gunshot wound to her head

Police say the suspect and victim are known to each other

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