Sheri Regnier

Reporter at Trail Times

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Articles

Nature's lanterns light up a Trail backyard

1 week ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

A striking wildflower native to British Columbia has recently been spotted in bloom: the Columbia lily, also known as the tiger lily (Lilium columbianum), is a vibrant reminder of the region’s natural beauty. This distinctive flower is easily recognized by its nodding, bell-shaped blooms that face downward with petals that curl sharply back. The orange petals are speckled with dark spots and surround vivid red-orange stamens, creating a dramatic appearance on forest edges and open meadows.
Trail's summer soundtrack starts June 26 with Music in the Park

1 week ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

Live bands, a riverside breeze, lounging on blankets, and, on a couple of nights, the scent of sizzling eats and the buzz of a night market. That’s what summer looks like in Trail. Starting Thursday, June 26, and running through to Aug. 14, the Trail and District Arts Council is firing up another season of Kootenay Savings Music in the Park at beautiful Gyro Park, a local summer staple that blends top-tier entertainment with an unbeatable riverside backdrop.
Trail's summer soundtrack starts June 26 with Music in the Park

1 week ago | rosslandnews.com | Sheri Regnier

Live bands, a riverside breeze, lounging on blankets, and, on a couple of nights, the scent of sizzling eats and the buzz of a night market. That’s what summer looks like in Trail. Starting Thursday, June 26, and running through to Aug. 14, the Trail and District Arts Council is firing up another season of Kootenay Savings Music in the Park at beautiful Gyro Park, a local summer staple that blends top-tier entertainment with an unbeatable riverside backdrop.
Celebrate Canada all month long at Rossland museum

1 week ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

June is shaping up to be a full month of celebration at the Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre, leading into Canada Day on July 1. The museum is marking each of the "Celebrate Canada Days" with free entry (donations welcome) and a lineup of meaningful exhibits, activities, and community events that highlight Canadian diversity, history, and identity.
Final push: Greater Trail hospice appeals for help to finish palliative project

1 week ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

The Greater Trail Hospice Society continues to make significant strides in upgrading the palliative rooms at Columbia View Lodge (CVL), a project designed to transform clinical, impersonal spaces into warm, home-like environments for end-of-life care. Originally set at $90,000, the fundraising goal has increased due to updated cost estimates.
12 days left to crown Trail-Rossland burger champ

1 week ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

Hundreds of votes have already been cast as diners across the region weigh in on their favourite burger experience during Trail-Rossland Burger Month. With 12 days left in the sizzling showdown, there’s still time to dine and decide which local eatery has the chops to claim the title of Best Burger in Town.
Step into Métis culture this Sunday at Gyro Park in Trail

1 week ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

After cleaning up the roadside for Adopt a Highway on Saturday, members of the Kootenay South Métis Society are turning their focus to another community event — Indigenous Peoples Day, happening Sunday, June 22. Starting at 11 a.m. in Gyro Park, the all-ages celebration will feature cultural performances, live music, artisans, food, and family-friendly offerings. This year’s featured guest is Fergus Dalton, a well-known Métis jig dancer and instructor from Vancouver.
Turkey vultures return to Trail skyline

1 week ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

"It's been fantastic weather to be out and seeing the sights," says David Dudeck, a regular contributor of photos to the Trail Times. "A favourite destination is the Trail airport ... As usual, there were lots of birds around including turkey vultures." As summer warms the Kootenay region, a familiar figure has returned to local skies: the turkey vulture.
Trail mayor urges province to reverse lab closure decision

1 week ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

Trail Mayor Colleen Jones has written to Premier David Eby calling on the provincial government to reverse the planned closure of the publicly funded lab at the Trail Health Centre. In a letter dated June 17, Jones outlines concerns on behalf of city council and residents regarding the decision to transfer outpatient lab services to LifeLabs, a for-profit, American-owned company contracted by the B.C. Ministry of Health.
Salmo auxiliary champions mental health campaign with $5,000 donation

1 week ago | trailtimes.ca | Sheri Regnier

The Salmo and District Healthcare Auxiliary has contributed $5,000 to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) Health Foundation’s Mental Health Matters campaign, one of the foundation’s most ambitious fundraising efforts to date. “This meaningful contribution plays a vital role in helping us revitalize mental health care across the Kootenay Boundary region,” the foundation shared.