A press release today announced that Rossland resident Warren Hamm will seek the leadership of the BC Conservative Party. Hamm is currently in Australia on business, and could not provide additional comment in time for publication. His press release describes Hamm as a “veteran tradesman, entrepreneur, and accountability advocate” who “enters the race with a […]

Directors of the Save Record Ridge Action Committee (SRRAC) received the City of Rossland’s 2025 Community Contributor award at the December 8, 2025, council meeting. Melanie Mercier, Nils French, and Elissa Ferguson have spent a huge amount of volunteer time and energy on behalf of Rossland residents and businesses who oppose the proposed open-pit mine […]

Grants to community organizations;  the Community Contributor Award goes to SRRAC members;  how a couple of unplanned projects are being paid for; and, coming up — a “Community Communications Corner” at the library …     COMMITTEE-OF-THE WHOLE (4:00 pm) Present:  Mayor Andy Morel, and Councillors Eliza Boyce, Steward Spooner, Craig Humpherys, Lisa Kwiatkowski and […]

During 531’s CO’s parade on December 3rd, 2025, several awards were presented to deserving cadets. Cadets Sergeant Vedashrii Raju and Sergeant Sam Richardson were awarded their Air Cadet Service Medals. The medals were presented by the 531 Squadron Sponsoring Chairperson, Diane Langman and the cadets’ parents. The medal is presented to cadets who have completed […]

KERPA is celebrating a huge moment for rural critical emergency care in the Kootenays as a new doctor achieves training to join emergency physician response team. After 440+ hours of rigorous training — including 300+ hours of one-on-one in-car mentoring under direct physician supervision, countless high-fidelity simulations, advanced airway labs, advanced life support and trauma […]

Canada’s Longest Running Winter Carnival since 1898 will be running again this year, in conjunction with Blizzardfest! New Date:  the Rossland Winter Carnival Society is holding its AGM on December 16, at 6:00 PM in the Curling Rink Lounge, and will be working to ensure that everyone is ready. Rossland’s next Winter Carnival will happen […]

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 […]

On November 16, 1950, ten visionary residents of Nelson, British Columbia gathered around a kitchen table with a metal cash box and a bold idea: to create a financial institution rooted in local decision-making, democratic ownership, and community care. That humble beginning gave rise to what we now know as Nelson & District Credit Union […]

Excitement is building as the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games Board announces two major milestones in the countdown to the Games: a community Torchlighting Ceremony and the official unveiling of the event’s new branding. The Torchlighting Ceremony will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Trail Memorial Centre gymnasium, marking the 100-day countdown to […]

 Rossland’s new Chief Financial Officer; how the City can help address intimate partner violence; who to believe about the state of Rossland? Take note –no motorized vehicles allowed on the Centennial Trail; and, preparing for Winter Carnival 2026.   Present:  Mayor Andy Morel and Councillors Maya Provençal, Stewart Spooner, Craig Humpherys, Lisa Kwiatkowski (remote), Jeff […]