Sheri Regnier

5 days ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

Trail residents will have a chance to explore the power of rhythm and community on Saturday, April 26, when Rhythm by Nature brings its Community Drumming Experience to the Bailey Theatre’s Muriel Griffiths Room. The event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and promises an evening of connection, creativity, and immersive group music-making—no prior experience required.

6 days ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

This photo captures Sourdough Alley around 1895, a glimpse into the early, makeshift development of Rossland. Like much of the young city, Sourdough Alley emerged in a patchwork fashion. It was located north of Columbia Avenue, snaking from the Esling Park area and across Washington Street, just beyond the bounds of the original townsite pre-empted by Ross Thompson.

6 days ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies riding voters can cast their ballots in the federal election beginning Friday, April 18. Advance voting continues on Saturday, Sunday and Monday (April 19-21) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Electors must vote only at their assigned polling place. This is different from the process in some provincial elections, where electors can vote at any polling location. In Trail, the voting location is the Royal Canadian Legion, 2141 Columbia Avenue.

1 week ago | thefreepress.ca | Sheri Regnier

With spring in full bloom and bees beginning their seasonal work, a local beekeeper is making a heartfelt plea to her community: please stop spraying chemicals that kill pollinators. Darcee O’Hearn, who keeps hives at the top of McBride Street, says she has witnessed the devastating impact of lawn chemicals on her bees, year after year. In a message posted to neighbours this month, she described the recurring heartbreak of finding thousands of bees dead within hours of nearby weed spraying.

1 week ago | nelsonstar.com | Sheri Regnier

Trail and Greater District RCMP recovered an e-bike on Saturday, April 5. Described as a Voltbike Elegant V2, police report that the bike has been spray-painted blue. The Trail RCMP is looking to identify the rightful owner. If this is your bike, contact the Trail detachment at 250-364-2566 and ask to speak with an investigator.