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Spring 2026 street sweeping has begun

The City of Trail’s Public Works crew has started its annual street sweeping and flushing. The sweeper truck will start in the neighbourhoods that have received the earliest snowmelt and will eventually make its way through each neighbourhood.

It takes approximately 3 weeks for the truck to cover the City’s entire 76-kilometre (152 lane-kilometre) road network.  To better facilitate the operation, where possible, avoid parking on the roadway.

Crews will also be collecting bulk material on...

Yard and Garden Waste Collection Spring 2026 Schedule

Collection occurs between 7:00 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Have your materials ready for collection by 7:00 a.m. on the first day scheduled for your area.

Be aware that there will be additional traffic and activity in neighborhoods on the designated clean-up days during these times.

City crews will pass through your area only once on the specified date, but branch bundles and paper bags will be collected separately and at different times.

The large equipment can move unexpectedly and may have blind spots. Please...

City Clarifies Timeline of Civil Case Proceedings

The City of Trail is providing clarification regarding recent public discussions about the timeline of an ongoing civil court matter. The following summary outlines key procedural steps and factors that have contributed to the pace of the litigation.

The Notice of Civil Claim was filed on August 24, 2023. The Defendant filed a Response on September 14, 2023, followed by an amended Response on March 25, 2025. Examinations for discovery occurred throughout 2024 and early 2025.

In early 2025, the...

Mayor and Council permit service hours extension for Olympic gold medal game

In honour of Sunday’s Gold Medal men’s hockey game, the Province, through its Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, has allowed licensed premises to open at 5:00 a.m., with local government approval. Given the success and excitement around Team Canada making it to the finals, the City of Trail Mayor and Council is in favour of extending this opportunity to local licensees in good standing.

Good luck to Team Canada. The City of Trail is cheering you on.

Parking Restrictions for Special Event Feb. 25 to March 1

Be advised that the Trail Memorial Centre parking lot and Esplanade parking spaces will be closed from Wednesday Feb. 25 to Sunday, March 1 for the BC Winter Games.

On these days, the affected pass holders can park in any metered spot with their parking pass visible.