This study by the Epidemiology Division of the BC Cancer agency concluded that cancer mortality data for 1956-1989 and cancer incidence data for 1983-1989 did not suggest that environmental contamination from smelter-related metals led to any increased risk of developing cancer during those timeframes.
Cancer Patterns in Trail and Area (1992) Read More »
This brochure provides information on how to keep your family healthy and safe as well as details on our Family Health Program.
Lead & Your Family’s Health Read More »
This brochure explains the importance of lead safe renovation and describes programs available to Do-It-Yourselfers, contractors and people hiring contractors. It also gives tips for doing lead-safe home renovations.
Lead Safe Renovation Brochure Read More »
Children are at the heart of the Trail Area Health & Environment Program’s work. Over the years, THEP’s mandate of preventing children’s exposure to lead has broadened to include a commitment to young children’s healthy development. Learn more!
THEP and Early Childhood Development Read More »
Summary of public input from the Community Consultation conducted in 2010.
Public Input Summary from Community Consultation Read More »
We have a new opportunity for Contractors to set the example of being lead safe. If you are a contractor that works in the Trail Area, become a Trail Area Lead Safe Contractor in a few simple steps: Watch our Lead Safe Reno Videos to see how simple Lead Safe Renovation really is (you are
If you are hiring a contractor, you want the job done right. For anyone hiring a contractor, you can use our checklist: What to Expect from Your Contractor as a guide to understand what a Lead safe contractor will do for you. Be sure to watch the Lead Safe Renovation Videos – “Made In Trail”!
Hiring a Contractor Read More »
Name: Rob WoroszPhone: 250-368-1433Phone: 250-362-3375Services: Excavation, Landscaping, ConstructionWebsite: www.alpinecontracting.com Name: Lance SiebertPhone: 250-231-9173Services: General Contracting, Renovation and Roofing Name: Ron’s Roofing Contact: Ron SperoPhone: 250-921-9328 Email: ronspero22@hotmail.comServices: Roofing repairs & maintenance
Trail Area Lead Safe Contractors Read More »
Lance is a Trail Area Lead Safe Contractor (hyperlink to list of TALSCs) who demonstrates some tips for professionals in this video. This includes using HEPA tools and equipment and making sure workers stay safe on the job and go home healthy at the end of the day. This video will be relevant for contractors
Video 8: Tips for Contractors Read More »
THEP has a regular newsletter that is delivered twice a year by Canada Post to residences in Trail, Casino, Oasis, Rivervale, Waneta and Warfield. The newsletter helps keep local families up-to-date on events, news, and programs in the area. If you would like to request a PDF version of the newsletter be sent to you by email, please fill out the form below. We won’t share your email address with anyone.
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