Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make Rossland a better place? The City of Rossland is now accepting nominations for the Community Contributor Award, which recognizes individuals who dedicate their time, leadership, and volunteer efforts to enhancing our community. Whether they organize events, support local programs, mentor others, or quietly lends […]

Introduction: we are in history, history is in us “you and your history won’t rule me.” – The Who, Slip Kid History cannot be ignored… but then again, it is easy enough never to ask about the Past, and to remain ignorant of it. No person alive now, or ever, was without roots. The mind […]

  The final meeting of this council, with emotional farewells; neighbours weigh in on a rezoning application; a close decision on one request; reserve funds explained and updates in progress; looking forward to Rekindle … and more. PRESENT: Mayor Andy Morel and Councillors  Maya Provençal, Jeff, Weaver, Lisa Kwiatkowski (remote), Craig Humpherys, Eliza Boyce, and […]

Editor’s  Note:  Originally published separately, these two sets of responses are combined here to make more space for readers to access other responses. Andy  Morel: Why do you want to serve on City Council? What do you think are  your strengths as a member of Council?  Twelve years ago, I was asked to consider running […]

Editor’s  Note:  Candidates Matthew Watkins and Trista Sulman submitted their answers over the weekend — now all candidates’ responses are published here for your consideration.  I note that another publication has expressed the opinion that voters are “confused” by having the civic elections on October 17, and a provincial election only a week later, on […]

The City of Trail and the Village of Warfield have launched an Amalgamation Study that is expected to continue through to the Fall of 2027. The Study will explore the governance, service, financial, property taxation and community implications of a potential amalgamation between the City of Trail and the Village of Warfield. Municipal amalgamation is […]

Editor’s Note:    Not all candidates have responded to the questions and provided a picture, but if more send answers we will publish them at our earliest convenience. Keep watching … and please do vote. All voting will take place at City Hall; there are advance polls on October 7 and October 14 from 8:00 AM […]

UPDATED:   Please  note that due to editorial error, the wrong version of Tara McDougall’s answer to the fifth question — about the Record Ridge mine proposal — was published; it has now been replaced with the correct version. Editor’s Note:  All council candidates received the same questions; responses have been edited only for obvious typos […]

  Our candidates for the position of mayor are Lisa Kwiatkowski, an incumbent council member, and Janice Nightingale, who served on a previous council.  Their responses to the questions below are presented, not in alphabetical order, but in the order received.    Janice Nightingale: Why do you want to be the Mayor? What motivates you […]

Join us at the Museum for live music and lots of fun for the whole family at our annual Arts and Culture Festival! In partnership with the Rossland IncrEdible Market, we’ll be featuring Kootenay artisans, vendors, and food trucks! Check out our website for the whole schedule: rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2026/arts-culture-fest The festival is an opportunity for our […]