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 […]

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre Annual General Meeting If you want to learn more about what we do up at the museum, our long-term plans, our mission, current projects, and future goals, check in at our upcoming AGM! We’ll be going over the projects and achievements from our 2024-25 year, the state of our Renewal […]

Judy Pollard: The Distance: Dreams and Despair Join us at the Rossland Museum at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27 for a special reading and book talk with Kootenay author Judy Pollard! We’ll be hearing about her latest book: The Distance: Dreams and Despair. The Distance tells the story of two Swiss immigrants, Thomas and Wilbert, who […]

The Castlegar & District Recreation Commission is in the planning stages for a potential secondary indoor arena and walking track at the Castlegar & District Community Complex. Since June, staff have been reviewing current bylaws, developing funding models, and working with HCMA Architecture + Design to create concept designs and cost estimates for the proposed […]

Join us Sunday, Oct. 26 from 1–4 p.m for a fang-tastic, family-friendly Halloween bash you won’t want to miss! Test your observation with a spooky scavenger hunt around the exhibits and get crafty with Halloween-themed activities. Dress to impress in your costume for a shot at winning our Best-Dressed Contest — the winner scores a […]

Another great season of live performances comes to The Bailey Theatre courtesy of the Trail & District Arts Council, including circus, a range of musical genres, theatre and dance. Our signature Performing Arts Trail (PAT) series kicks off its seven-show season this year on October 4 with a contemporary dance/theatre piece Vacant Lot by Ichigo-Ichieh New Theatre. […]

 The Trail Museum & Archives and Teck Trail Operations are pleased to announce online access to the famed Cominco Magazine, a cherished publication of the Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company of Canada, Ltd. First issued in February 1940, the Cominco Magazine was published until 1971 and remains a valuable record of company operations, staffing, and culture. “The Trail […]