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Two proponents advance to design-build proposal stage for Castlegar & District Arena and Walking Track Project

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is pleased to share that Scott Builders Inc. and Kalesnikoff Mass Timber Inc. have signed on to submit design-build proposals for the Castlegar & District Arena and Walking Track Project. “This is a big milestone for this project,” said Trisha Davison, General Manager of Community Services for the […]

Column: National Identity - being you being a Canadian

“[A Canadian is]  someone with a logical reason to think he may be one.”   –  Mavis Gallant “George Grant viewed the authentic Canadian archetype as deeply conservative and nostalgic—a tragic figure attempting to preserve a distinct, ordered British North American culture on a continent dominated by American liberalism.”     — cited by Globe and Mail […]

Editorial: Speed Watch - coming soon to a neighbourhood near you

For the safety of everyone’s children, let’s all reflect on our driving habits.  The ICBC Speed Watch program is designed to help with that, and some Rossland drivers may soon see Speed Watch volunteers out reminding us all to slow down.  To be mindful of the children, and others. Several concerned residents who are fed […]

K.A.A.P.'s adorable adoptables: Cookie's Crumbles

*Please read before applying for these kittens, we can only respond to homes that we feel would be appropriate (explained below)  Applications are found on the website, kaap.ca under “adopt”. Cookie’s crumbles came to KAAP after being found living as strays, with their mom who, is of course named Cookie.   They had no human interaction […]

Council Matters: Rossland City Council Meetings, September 8, 2026

Self-storage units officially allowed in the Downtown Commercial Zone; Working to continue the bear-proof dumpster service; Zoning approved for a new six-unit multi-family dwelling downtown; a new policy for murals; and a new trail running series this fall.   PUBLIC HEARING on Zoning Amendment Bylaw # 2872:   6:00 PM Present:  Mayor Andy Morel, and Councillors […]

Cops for Kids Riders Arriving in Castlegar Sept. 13

The Castlegar community is invited to come out and welcome the Cops for Kids Ride team when they arrive at the Castlegar RCMP Detachment on Sunday, Sept. 13  at 3:30 p.m. Presented by the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation, the annual Cops for Kids Ride brings together law enforcement and civilian riders for a challenging 10-day […]

Record Ridge discharge permit should not be issued until health and environmental issues are resolved, SRRAC says

The Save Record Ridge Action Committee (SRRAC) is urging the BC government not to issue an Environmental Management Act Permit for the proposed Record Ridge mine until serious issues related to human health, air quality, water contamination, and environmental monitoring have been resolved. Among other things, the permit would allow discharges to the area’s air […]

A new business to help teachers in the West Kootenays

As former teachers, Jessie Morassut and Lauren Kessler know firsthand the need for a shift within the culture of teacher well-being. Moving away from toxic taglines like “do it for the kids” and “don’t smile until December”, and unclear expectations that can exist in work hours, these two are now stepping up to create and […]

Protecting our children: an opportunity to address hazardous speeding on Rossland streets

Correction:  the original information gave the start time of this event as 1:00 PM — it is actually 1:30 PM. On September 8, 2026, Rosslanders can find out about how an ICBC program can help community members take action to curb speeding.  Interested?  Be at Rossland City Hall at 1:30 PM on September 8.  Christine […]

Nelson crews return from Summerland

Nelson Hydro and Nelson Public Works returned from Summerland this week where they were providing mutual aid following wildfire damage in the community. City of Nelson support included a Nelson Hydro line crew, and Public Works vacuum and gravel truck crews. The crews assisted with restoring power to critical infrastructure, including water pump stations and other essential services. “To see […]

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