Fire breaks out at Teck

A fire broke out at Teck Trail Operations after midnight on July 2. The No. 2 slag fuming furnace caught fire at 12:40 a.m., prompting the Teck Trail Operations Fire Department and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Fire Department to rush to the scene. The fire was extinguished after approximately two... more

Developer fees set to rise

Rossland city council has taken the first step towards approval of fee hikes for development, but there are concerns that the charges will discourage growth in the community. The proposed development cost charges (DCCs) will more than triple from approximately $3,300... more

• Rec deal reached
• Pool party was ice cream on the cake
• IHA backs new road to KBRH

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Smokies sign new goalie

The Trail Smoke Eaters have an interesting new line up for goal tending. Though they already had two goalies confirmed for next season, they recently added goalie Devon Murtagh to their roster, joining Garrett Beckwith. Murtagh was a star player... more

• ’Rays leaving their mark
• High-flying fun
• Jays lock up Bandits’ series

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Couple buys McDonald’s stores in Trail

Brad Zubick started his career like many teenagers — flipping burgers at McDonald’s. But for Zubick, it was more than a part-time job. It was a passion. These days Zubick owns three McDonald’s locations in the West Kootenay along with his... more

• Celebrating the nation

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J.L. Crowe students are true sun seekers

Editor’s note: Aftin Jolly is helping the Trail Rossland News by filling us in on all the events and issues in teen life. In her first article, she explored some of the fun activities available for students in the summer. A... more

• Trail area to mark nation’s birthday
• Venues forming entertaining summer pact
• Mine tour digging in for season

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Getting caught in B.C.’s safety net

VICTORIA – There was a fuss here at the legislature last week about B.C.’s rising social assistance cases. In true political fashion, the argument wasn’t about the thousands of people being forced to turn to welfare. Instead, the focus was... more

• How exactly is EI unfair to B.C.?
• Sides playing better in GTA rec row
• Our thoughts and hopes are with you

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Growing number blasting pesticides

Editor: It is very understandable that Wynne Connolly is upset that the Warfield Community Hall park was sprayed with pesticides hours before the Trail Gymnastics Club barbecue (Spraying Blasted, June 18, 2009). What is surprising, perhaps, is the fact that Ms.... more

• No real winners with fees

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