Trail Smoke Eaters goaltender Teagan Kendrick has left his mark on the franchise. The 21-year is the franchise leader in victories, the team's MVP for 2024-25 and a candidate for BCHL goaltender of the year. The Edmonton area puck-stopper is also a BCHL First Team All Star. Kendrick was 23-8-3-1, with one...

School districts across the Kootenays will get a cut of provincial funding to build new accessible school playgrounds. B.C. officials say the grants will give each school district $200,000 to build new play structures. "Creating safe, accessible spaces for children to play is crucial for our communities," said Bowinn Ma, Minister...

A Trail business operator and former Mayoralty candidate convicted of welfare fraud has lost his appeal. Casey Lemoel was found guilty in 2022, sentenced to a nine-month term to be served in the community and ordered to pay back $27,873.82 in social assistance and disability overpayments he received between Sept...

As the federal election grows near, get to know the Conservatives candidate for the Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee riding: Scott Anderson. Who is Scott Anderson? Born in Winnipeg, Scott grew up in India and Mexico, giving what he says is a wide perspective on the world and a real appreciation for the potential...

With the federal election approaching, get to know your local Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee NDP candidate: Leah Main. Who is Leah Main? Main says she immigrated to Canada from the United States in 1967 and has since been deeply involved in local politics. "For the last 15 years, I have made my home in...

Destination BC says prime outdoor tourism opportunities on offer in the Kootenay Rockies are drawing in plenty of visitors and boosting local economies. According to Destination BC's latest regional profile, the Kootenay Rockies' tourism sector raked in $1.1 billion in 2022, making up 6.2 per cent of B.C.'s total overnight...