Sheri Regnier

Reporter at Trail Times

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Rossland gears up for wildfire season; forum set for Thursday

3 days ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

With wildfire season already heating up across Western Canada, Rossland’s FireSmart Program is hosting a timely community event to help residents stay one step ahead of wildfire threats. The FireSmart forum is set for Thursday, May 15 at the Rossland Miner’s Hall from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. The session offers practical guidance on reducing wildfire risk at the household level.
Rossland gears up for wildfire season; forum set for Thursday

3 days ago | rosslandnews.com | Sheri Regnier

With wildfire season already heating up across Western Canada, Rossland’s FireSmart Program is hosting a timely community event to help residents stay one step ahead of wildfire threats. The FireSmart forum is set for Thursday, May 15 at the Rossland Miner’s Hall from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. The session offers practical guidance on reducing wildfire risk at the household level.
West Kootenay strategy for homelessness and public safety gains ground

3 days ago | nelsonstar.com | Sheri Regnier

A unified call for action on addiction, homelessness, and public safety in southeastern British Columbia is gaining momentum. Trail Mayor Colleen Jones says she has been working alongside Nelson Mayor Janice Morrison and Castlegar Mayor Maria McFaddin to bring a new kind of request to the province: one focused on coordinated support for people who are unhoused and struggling with mental health and addictions. “We needed to approach this differently,” said Jones.
Columbia Basin runoff forecast at 86 per cent of normal

3 days ago | nelsonstar.com | Sheri Regnier

According to BC Hydro, the forecasted runoff for the Columbia Basin at The Dalles, Oregon, between April and September 2025 is expected to reach 86 per cent of normal levels. This marks a notable increase from the 2024 runoff, which was recorded at 74 per cent of normal for the same period. The Dalles, located on the Columbia River in northern Oregon, is a key measurement point for runoff volumes in the basin.
Food, art and music await at Family Day in Trail on Sunday

5 days ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

Looking for a fun and free way to celebrate Mother’s Day with the whole family? Head to Gyro Park in Trail this Sunday, May 11, from noon to 3 p.m. for Family Day, a lively afternoon of creativity, entertainment, and sunshine. Presented by the Trail Arts Council and the City of Trail’s Silver City Days, and sponsored by Benson Oil, the event promises something for everyone, especially mom.
Trail welcomes 2025 Ambassador Team: Hayden Leduc and Dean Sutherland

5 days ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

The results are in from the Trail Ambassador Programme finale, held Friday night at the Bailey Theatre. After seven months of preparation, growth, and community engagement, Hayden Leduc and Dean Sutherland were named Trail’s 2025 Ambassadors. “What a night!” organizers shared via Facebook.
Trail Tim Hortons raises $16,000 for local mental health care during Smile Cookie Week

5 days ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

Trail Tim Hortons has topped its own record during this year’s Smile Cookie Week, raising $16,065 between April 28 and May 4 in support of regional mental health care through the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) Health Foundation. “What an unforgettable Smile Cookie Week,” said Nicole MacMillan, owner and operator of Trail Tim Hortons.
All aboard for Rossland's railway history

6 days ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

May 8 was National Train Day, and in a town shaped by rail, it’s worth remembering just how much track had to be laid, blasted, and battled for to get Rossland on the map. Building railways through the Kootenays was never going to be easy. But the promise of gold had a way of motivating ambition and blasting through mountains when necessary. Take a look at Engine #94 on the Columbia and Kootenay Railway, seen in this historic photograph somewhere between Nelson and Castlegar.
Trail bridge to shine purple for for Lupus Awareness on Saturday

6 days ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

The Victoria Street Bridge will glow purple this Saturday evening as part of a province-wide effort to raise awareness for lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that affects thousands in British Columbia. The bridge is one of more than a dozen landmarks across the province participating in the Lights for Lupus campaign, organized by Lupus Canada to mark World Lupus Day on Saturday, May 10.
Fruitvale martial arts school celebrates student wins, eyes not-for-profit future

6 days ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

Master Jakki Van Hemert of Heart & Soul Tae Kwon Do is heading into a busy summer. On top of leading a team of students who recently delivered standout performances at a Tae Kwon Do tournament in Nelson, she’s also guiding the Fruitvale-based martial arts school through a major transition: becoming a not-for-profit organization. The goal? To ensure martial arts and fitness classes remain affordable and accessible to everyone in the community.