WHAT'S NEW

Trail Health & Environment Committee Wins Premier’s Award

July 8th, 2011

The Trail Health & Environment Committee (THEC) has won a Premier’s Innovation and Excellence Award for Partnership in the Interior/North Region of BC. THEC was selected from four finalists in a “virtual awards ceremony” webcast last Thursday. The awards recognize excellence in public service in the areas of leadership, innovation, organizational and service excellence, partnership and cross-governmental integration.

The full news release can be read here.

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER - Sept. 2011

THE Program September 2011 newsletterFall 2011 Blood Lead Clinics

All clinics will be held at the Kiro Wellness Centre, 1500 Columbia Ave., Trail, BC. To book an appointment, please contact 250-364-6203

Home and Garden Program
RADON TEST KITS NOW AVAILABLE!
The Trail Health and Environment Program is happy to announce that we are partnering with Donna Schmidt Memorial Lung Cancer Prevention Society (DSMLCP) and Golder Associates to provide homeowners in the Greater Trail Area access to radon test kits. Although many of the THE Programs deal with exposure to lead dust, the Trail Health and Environment Committee is interested in promoting all aspects of Healthy Homes in our region....read full newsletter

Thanks for giving your input on THE Program!
Thank you to everyone who gave their opinions during the 2010 public consultation. The community newsletter shows key results and a public input summary is also available. We’re revamping our programs to meet the community’s needs.

THE Program family health factsClick the image for Fact Sheets on these program areas: How the Program Works, Family Heath, Home & Garden, and Air Quality
THE Program Survey SummaryClick the image to read a summary of public consultation input