Independently owned and written for locals and visitors alike, The Trench celebrates the people and businesses of the Columbia Valley, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie, and Creston.

Our stories and imagery are beautiful, insightful, and investigative. Each issue covers East Kootenay lifestyles, culture, adventure, industry, the environment, personalities, politics, art, trend, and humour.

Now out with two collectible issues a year — timed for the start of summer and winter — The Trench reaches over 500 high-traffic businesses and professional offices, and rooms at many of the region’s resorts, hotels, and boutique accommodators. We can assuredly say almost every one of the 7000 copies printed in time for your favourite season ends up somewhere real important.

We’re read by anyone between 18 and 80 who hangs their hat anywhere in the Columbia, Creston or Elk Valleys — or folks who just come to play and kick back for a weekend or two.

Online, 2,400 folks follow us on Facebook and 1,600 on Instagram.

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