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Sidewalk maintenance work in Trail scheduled for April

Sidewalk maintenance work is scheduled to begin the week of April 7, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety. Temporary sidewalk closures may be required as work moves throughout the city.

The work will involve saw-cutting vertical displacements in sidewalks to reduce tripping hazards and improve accessibility. This work will be completed by Safesidewalks Canada, with two crews operating simultaneously. Each crew will be equipped with a truck, trailer, and golf cart.

Work...

City of Trail celebrates Trail & District Public Library’s remarkable centennial year

The City of Trail (City) recognizes the Trail & District Public Library (Library) for an outstanding year of service, innovation, and community enrichment, as highlighted in the library’s 2025 Community Report and 2026 Budget.

In 2025, the Library marked its centennial year, celebrating 100 years of supporting learning, literacy, creativity, and connection across the region. Throughout this milestone year, the Library continued to expand its reach with increased program participation, strong...

Call for committee members - Council Remuneration Review Committee

The City of Trail is seeking engaged and community‑minded residents to serve on the Council Remuneration Review Committee, a Select Committee of Council established to provide an independent review of remuneration paid to members of Trail City Council.

The Council Remuneration Review Committee is mandated under Section 142 of the Community Charter and Council Indemnity Bylaw No. 2948. Its purpose is to assess current Council compensation, conduct comparative research, and recommend a fair,...

City of Trail receives update on supportive housing funding

The City of Trail has received formal notice from BC Housing that the provincial funding set aside for proposed supportive housing development in Trail is no longer available at this time. BC Housing has indicated that this change arises from province-wide fiscal constraints and a significant reduction in the availability of capital funding for housing projects.

BC Housing emphasized that it remains committed to a project in Trail and intends to continue collaborative planning with the City so...

City of Trail's new structure and staff success stories mark 125-year milestone

Not long ago, David Moorhead spent his days working as a carpenter and his evenings driving the Zamboni at the Trail Memorial Centre’s arena. Today, he is the City of Trail’s General Manager of Corporate Services, helping guide the City through its biggest organizational change in decades. But the path from rink to boardroom wasn’t purely smooth skating — it’s the result of years of dedication and adaptability, and a reflection of the city’s commitment to invest in its people.

“I think it helps a...