Trail Armoury gets big funding for upgrades

Upgrades to the Canadian Armed Forces Kemball Armoury in Trail will benefit the entire region.

This from Chief Warrant Officer Sharman Thomas with the 39 Combat Engineer Regiment following the $ 1 million federal funding announcement this week.

The money will go towards upgrading infrastructure in the 70 year old building.

Thomas says improvements will include the replacement of windows and doors, upgrades to washrooms, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and fire safety systems.

There will also be work to the exterior of the building.

*Picture – MP for Kootenay – Columbia David Wilks and Members of the 39 Combat Engineer Regiment

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Nelson still looking into why Anderson Creek ran dry

The City of Nelson says it will investigate the number of fish in Anderson Creek following an incident last week that lead to the deaths of many of them, and try to drive home the importance of conserving water.

Nelson sets temperature record

According to Environment Canada, the thermometer hit 39.8 degrees in Nelson yesterday. The previous record of 35.8 was set in 2017. Record-keeping dates to 1904.

Heavy smoke expected across B.C. as wildfire season rages on

British Columbia wildfire officials say late-season heat waves and heavy smoke are signalling a longer and more challenging wildfire season extending into the fall.

Sinixt Confederacy sues BC government over lack of consultation

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation has filed two constitutional challenges in response to the way the province has treated them in the wake of a Supreme Court of Canada ruling.

No critical injuries after incident with B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter

Officials said there were no critical injuries after a B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter made a “forced landing” near Pemberton late Wednesday morning. 
- Advertisement -