Part Two   Summary introduction from part one: I began with an opinion and a lament: my dream of a better human world as I recall my optimism in 1970 was proven false in the succeeding decades. Are humans getting better, worse, or not changing much, as you read the historical record? (Of course, I have no idea what you read...

Trail & District Arts Council is excited to announce a spoken word performance by Shane Koyczan on Tuesday, March 28 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre as part of the Performing Arts Trail series. Shane Koyczan is always talking about what you need to hear! His poetry explores the human experience to give us insight into ...

Due to an overwhelming response for the recruitment of lifeguards, the Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre is pausing registration for all advanced courses as they develop a program to support lifeguard training.  Those who have already expressed interest will be contacted. If you are interested in learning more about this...

March Speaker Series with Ron Dennett - Murphy Creek Headwaters Plane Crash: Tragedy in the Rossland Range On Oct. 18, 1947, a Royal Canadian Air Force plane carrying nine people - seven RCAF crew members and two civilians - crashed near Mount Plewman in the Rossland Range. There were no survivors. Five years later, in October...

BC Family Day is coming up, and we are here for it! Come up to the Museum between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 for a family-friendly snow day! We’ve got an epic snow maze, a tobogganing hill, snow painting, snowman-building, an art workshop, and more! Of course, we’ll also have a campfire and serve up maple taffy, hot...

Blizzard Music Festival once again took Rossland by storm, signalling the return to the event’s full glory. After a two-year hiatus, the show went on with more than 35 musical acts sweeping through the city Jan.25–28. The nearly sold-out festival attracted not only local fans but also an abundance of tourists, opening up...

Issued by the Trail Community Action Team All are Welcome to the Trail Community Action Team Speaker Series In its effort to reduce stigma towards people who are struggling in our community, the Trail Community Action Team has four events planned for February and March 2023 in its Respect & Connect speaker series. “People...

January Speaker Series - The Climate Crisis: Local/Global Challenges & Opportunities. Our Speaker Series is back - beginning in January with Laura Sacks of the West Kootenay Climate Hub! On Thursday, Jan. 26, Climate Activist Laura Sacks will address why and how climate change is manifesting itself both globally and...

The Rossland Arts Centre Society is pleased to announce that they have been chosen as finalists in the National Competition the Next Great Save Competition: Vote and Help Us Win $50,000 For the Rossland Drill Hall!   The National Trust for Canada’s Next Great Save competition, presented by Ecclesiastical Insurance is helping...

A sound storm is on the horizon this month in Rossland, where Blizzard Music Festival is once again bringing top talent to the alpine city. The eclectic Canadian music festival is back by popular demand for its 12th year, spanning four days – Jan. 25 to 28, 2023 – and coinciding with Rossland Winter Carnival. The small yet ...