News

City & MFF invite community to Grand Re-Opening of Kids Rink

For Immediate Release

Trail BC – The City of Trail and the Murphy Family Foundation will officially re-open the Kids Rink in the Trail Memorial Centre on Saturday, December 30 at 10:30 AM, following substantial capital improvements. The project included a new concrete floor, new boards, and improvements to the viewing area adjacent to the ice surface. These upgrades now allow for year-round ice and programming in the Kids Rink. The Murphy Family Foundation contributed approximately $945,000 CDN...

Trail and Rossland Sign Recreation Agreement for 2024

For Immediate Release

TRAIL, BC - In a move towards continued regional collaboration, the cities of Trail and Rossland have reached a Trail Resident Program (TRP) recreation services agreement for one year that would come into effect January 1, 2024. This agreement marks a significant step forward in promoting community well-being, sharing resources and enhancing recreational opportunities.

The agreement permits residents in Rossland to use Trail’s recreational facilities (including the Trail...

2023 Children's Lead Levels Continue to Decline

News Release issued by Trail Health & Environment Committee

Trail, BC - The results from the 2023 children’s blood lead testing clinic show that the average blood lead level for children aged six months to 36 months in Trail and Rivervale is 2.1 micrograms per decilitre.  The downward trend continues with the average remaining below 3 since 2018.  The Program is pleased to report participation has increased over the last two years after a drop during the pandemic.  Participation in blood lead...

Water Disruption, Tuesday, November 28, 2023

All residents and businesses in the area have received a hand-delivered notice.

This notice is to inform the public, residents and businesses of the 1400 block of Cedar Avenue between Spokane Street and Helena Street in downtown that these areas will experience a water service interruption between approximately 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 to accommodate the replacement of a fire hydrant.  View the affected area on the map here.

Please prepare in advance by having potable...

FortisBC construction in West Trail starting November 27, 2023

FortisBC is planning to replace transmission structures using helicopters above West Trail within existing Right of Way.  In preparation of the work up the hillside, there will be construction on the Elder Trail.

The work will NOT affect power transmission in the area.

Timeline

• The work will begin on Monday, November 27th and continue until Wednesday, November 29th.  There may be vehicles parked on Wilmes Lane but they should not affect vehicular access.

Traffic

• There will be an increase in traffic...