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City of Trail sets strategic priorities for 2024 to 2026

The City of Trail’s Mayor and Council have set their strategic priorities for the next two years, outlining significant new initiatives that the group has determined are high priorities for the remainder of the Council term.

“These priorities reflect our collective commitment to growth, inclusivity, and respect for the community’s rich history,” is the message from City Council. “Our strategic priorities outline the actions we are taking to build an energized and sustainable Trail—one that...

Trail sets new standard for sexual assault survivors with paceKit initiative

New process reduces trauma and improves reporting

The City of Trail is setting a new precedent in supporting sexual assault survivors by introducing self-collection kits. This progressive initiative offers victims the option to privately collect vital evidence in the aftermath of an assault.

Addressing this challenge was initially discussed at the monthly City of Trail Community Safety Task Force meetings, where representatives from City Council, RCMP, Trail Association for Community Living...

City of Trail activates Extreme Weather Response shelter

The City of Trail has issued an extreme weather alert, and an Extreme Weather Response (EWR) shelter has been made available through the support and collaboration of City of Trail, BC Housing, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, Interior Health Authority, ANKORS, the United Church, and community volunteers.

During the City’s extreme weather alert, the temporary EWR shelter is open from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. It is located at the Trail United Church (1300 Pine Ave) for those in need of a...

Notice: Unpaid Utility Bills

This is a reminder that all residential utility bills with an outstanding balance as of December 31, 2024 will be subject to the following:

• A 10% penalty applied to the outstanding balance.
• Transfer of the balance to your property tax account, where it will begin to accrue daily interest.

To avoid additional charges, payments must be made before the office closes on December 31, either via online banking or in person at City Hall using cash, cheque, debit, or credit card (note: credit card...

Water disruption: 1200 and 1300 block of Columbia Avenue on Nov. 6 2024

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM there will be a water service interruption for residents of the 1200 and 1300 Blocks of Columbia Avenue to accommodate a water service line repair.

Please prepare in advance by having potable water on hand. If you experience discoloured water and air when the water service is turned back on, run your cold taps for several minutes until the water clears.

This notice was hand-delivered to affected residences by City crews on November 5,...