The Trail & District Arts Council rings in the New Year with Juno award-winning string quartet The Fretless on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in The Bailey Theatre. The folk quartet are joined by the incredible singer-songwriter Madeleine Roger. for a night of passionately expressive folk music. The Fretless is a Toronto-based string group that reimagines […]

“What “the generation of materialism” succeeded in doing was to debunk and help render less and less visible and credible that “moral and metaphysical part” of the human person in the interest of the “gladiatorial” individual, national, class, and racial strife, brutal realpolitik, cynical ‘realism.’ This had — and has — of course always been, […]

Winter Carnival at the Museum Who’s ready for Rossland Winter Carnival? Join us at the Museum on Saturday and Sunday, January 24-25, from 10 am to 5 pm for a sparkling, snowy weekend of family-friendly fun: Get lost in our snow maze; Show off your skills in a snowman-building competition; Warm up with a hot […]

The VISAC Gallery is pleased to invite residents and visitors to join them in kicking off a stunning exhibit, reflecting the mountain heart of the Kootenays, “Within the White Sphere”. This show features the photography of Rossland’s Taylor Clark and will be on display at the VISAC January 12 to February 12. A community reception to launch the […]

Black Productions is excited to announce auditions for its 2026 spring production of Mean Girls:  The Musical, taking place Jan. 24 and 25 at Selkirk College. Adults aged 18 and over are invited to audition for this high-energy musical comedy based on the iconic 2004 film that defined a generation. With a book by Tina […]

“Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.” — Desiderata Come mothers and fathers Throughout the land And don’t criticize What you can’t understand Your sons and your daughters Are beyond your command Your old road is rapidly agin’ — Please get out of the new one If you can’t […]

The Rotary Club of Trail Presents the 2025 Rotary Christmas Carol Concert, Admission is by donation with all contributions going to provide Christmas Hampers for needy area families. Date: Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Location: Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail. They have a fantastic lineup of bands and choirs […]

By Colin King, Amy Rzezniczek and Rachel Krahn, Western University What if a storybook could help parents manage their child’s anxiety? Anxiety can be described as persistent, recurring intrusive thoughts or feelings, and physiological or behavioural responses that are considered disproportionate to the perceived threat. It is among the most common mental health concerns in children […]

‘I read fiction for the story, and find a novel at its best when it’s pure storytelling. Not to say that I don’t care about politics, but that I can get my fill of current thought through non-fiction books, podcasts, radio shows, and all the rest.’  — Tara Thorne Burns ‘I may forget what this […]

Christmas Has Arrived at the Kootenay Gallery! The holiday shopping season is officially underway. Our Gallery wide gift shop is full of exquisite and delightful gifts, including original artwork, crochet creations, Christmas decorations, mugs, and much more. Come and immerse yourself in this one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Event Details: Christmas at the Gallery in Castlegar will […]