Update to Centennial Trail Drifter (1)-1

Taxpayer alert!  — Some very meaty information available for everyone interested in where all those tax dollars go (and links to some of it).   And:  a decision about the Coy Cup, a report on the condition of 11 retaining walls around town, discussion on how to involve taxpayers in budget and financial planning … and […]

Rossland’s well-used Centennial Trail will be closed from August 14 to September 30, 2025, for upgrades. What’s being done? The grade on the hill by the water treatment plant will be reduced, and the section from the tunnel under Highway 3-B to the north end of the Centre Star Gulch Reservoir will be paved. The […]

Take note, Rossland dwellers:  starting on August 11, we can water only on alternate days. People living in homes with even-numbered addresses can water on even-numbered days, and residents of odd-numbered addresses can water on odd-numbered days.  For example, someone living at 1920 Third Avenue can water on August 12, August 14 and so on.  […]

You’re invited to Toadfest at Summit Lake Provincial Park near Nakusp on Wednesday, August 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday, August 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Toadfest is a free family event, raising awareness about the western toad, which is designated federally as a Species of Special Concern. Toadfest is […]

An arsonist started a fire in a dumpster, and a quick response by Trail firefighters prevented a potentially serious fire in the 1300 block of Cedar Avenue in Trail. The dumpster fire was directly beneath a large wooden fire escape at the back of the building, but the fast-acting fire crew had the fire out […]

Zak Keating wants to keep the bears in our city wild and alive. He has many duties as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer; our focus was on the part of his job that deals with bears. Our interview took place last week, and he provided written responses below. However, we would like to tell you a […]

A first of its kind event in Trail, RemarkABILITY Fest at Music in the Park celebrates inclusion and diverse community Join the Trail & District Arts Council, in partnership with Diverse Family Roots, on July 24 at Gyro Park for an evening of unique experiences to engage the public and celebrate inclusion and diverse community, […]

People in British Columbia are invited to provide feedback about CleanBC, the Province’s plan to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and increase the use of clean energy. An independent review of CleanBC’s programs and policies is underway and public input will help inform its findings. The review is assessing how well CleanBC is working, where […]

JCI Kootenay, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, is launching 30 Under 30—a campaign recognizing 30 inspiring individuals aged 30 and under who are making a meaningful difference across the Columbia Basin. “We know there are many people in this region doing extraordinary things—often without much recognition,” said Daniel Crema, Chair of the 30 Under […]