Columbia Basin Trust continues to value the voices of Columbia Basin residents in shaping its work. To further this commitment, the Trust is introducing four new task forces and inviting Basin residents to apply. “Since our inception, the people of this region have played a vital role in shaping the Trust and how we deliver […]

A sonic blizzard is sweeping through Rossland this January, soundtracked by the ultimate winter playlist. Taking place from Jan. 22-26, Blizzard Music Festival will blanket the mountain town in a flurry of musical performances, syncing perfectly with the Rossland Winter Carnival. Now in its 14th year, this five-day Canadian winter music festival celebrates diverse sounds—rock, […]

From kids’ bikes and storage cubbies to microwaves and fire alarm systems, child care providers across the Columbia Basin are enhancing their facilities with nearly $112,000 in support from Columbia Basin Trust. This funding will improve 622 existing child care spaces and create 79 new ones, addressing critical needs for families in the region. “Healthy […]

Jocey Terwoord was working as a summer student in the zinc smelter at Teck’s Trail Operations when she received an email from University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program. On summer break working as a plant operator and fresh from graduating Selkirk College’s three-year Rural Pre-Medicine Program, Terwoord opened the letter to find out she […]

New eco-friendly hub transforms community support For David, learning to boost his self-employment skills with the Greater Trail Community Skills Centre Society was rewarding—but meeting in its cramped, outdated office downtown often wasn’t. “I prefer to meet in person when I can,” he says, but challenges like noise, uneven lighting, and limited space made it […]

Student entrepreneurs on the verge of exciting post-graduation careers, presented a wide range of incredible ideas at the Selkirk College Business Plan Tradeshow. A pre-holiday break tradition at the Castlegar Campus, students in the School of Business took part in the tradeshow that highlighted 23 plans for new businesses proposed for Nelson, Castlegar, Trail and […]

On Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, starting at 5 p.m., Tamara Roscoe of the BC Nurses Union, West Kootenay Region, has organized a Memorial March for Lindsay Danchella starting at the Trail & District Public Library located at 1505 Bay Avenue, in Trail, BC. There will be a short march along a designated route in downtown […]

Holiday Workshop We’re hosting a one-stop shop for kids to make all of their holiday gifts this year! Drop by the Museum between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m .on Saturday, Dec. 7, to take advantage of the craft stations and gift-wrap solutions! With options geared for ages five – 12 (and maybe even some wiggle room […]

In the last weekend of October, 24 air cadets from Trail travelled to Vernon for a weekend of challenging activities. In Vernon they joined 200 other sea, army, and air cadets from the East and West Kootenays and the Thompson areas of the interior of BC. Over the weekend the cadets did advanced leadership training, […]

Buckle up for a cinematic ride like no other as Team GIVE’R proudly presents an awe-inspiring ski film that dives deep into the heart, soul, and mind of a skier. The community is invited to The Bailey Theatre in Trail on Nov. 3 for Calm Beneath Castles, a new Matchstick Productions film that celebrates the […]