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City braces for another major snow event

On Wednesday, January 5, 2022, Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning for the West Kootenay region, and snow accumulations of 20 to 30 cm (8 to 10 inches) of snow can be expected overnight tonight before easing off to flurries Friday morning.

Public Works crews are still cleaning up from earlier this week where the City saw over 25 cm (10 inches) of snow accumulation. We ask for your patience and understanding as crews continue to work on keeping the roads clear.

The City’s snow removal...

Vaccine requirements for swimming activities for pool users aged 12 years and older

By order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), proof of full vaccination (2 doses) will be required for all swimming activities for pool users aged 12 years and older. The order will come into effect at midnight on December 22, 2021.

To adhere to this order, pool users aged 12 years and older at the Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre are required to do the following:

Verify vaccine status

• Participants who meet the vaccination requirements (12 years and older) will need to verify their full...

City of Trail responds to changing health orders

The Provincial Health Officer (PHO) has enforced additional health orders aimed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

As of December 22, 2021 at midnight, until at least January 18, 2022, the following orders will come into effect:

• No indoor organized gatherings of any size - this includes third-party bookings of meeting and multipurpose spaces, and parties and private bookings in City facilities. Parks & Recreation staff will be calling patrons with bookings that fall under these restrictions.
• Gyms...

Christmas tree pick up – Saturday, January 15, 2022

Update issued on January 5, 2022

Due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions, the JL Crowe Grad class and the Trail Smoke Eaters are unable to pick up Christmas trees at the neighbourhood drop off areas and at curbside garbage pick up locations. Therefore, the January 15th pick up event has been cancelled.

The McKelvey Creek Regional Landfill will accept Christmas trees at no charge.

We apologize for the inconvenience and we appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we continue to navigate...