The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation (KSCF) and Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU) are proud to announce a landmark partnership with the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games. This significant commitment, valued at $25,000, designates KSCU as the Official Financial Institution of the Games and establishes KSCF as a key Community Partner sponsor. This partnership represents one […]

[Editor’s note: The content in this article can usefully be applied to interactions in families, schools, churches, and other institutions and organizations — it isn’t limited to businesses or “work”.]   By Christine C. Hwang, Daniel L. Brady, Laurie J. Barclay, and Robert J. Bies   Most people recognize that we shouldn’t actively harm others […]

By Amina Yousaf, Associate Head, Early Childhood Studies, University of Guelph-Humber  What some school boards now call the “winter break,” over the days leading up to and after Christmas, is approaching. But in Canada’s diverse public schools, centring one religious holiday sends a subtle message to many children: your family’s traditions don’t quite belong here. […]

“Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.” — Desiderata Come mothers and fathers Throughout the land And don’t criticize What you can’t understand Your sons and your daughters Are beyond your command Your old road is rapidly agin’ — Please get out of the new one If you can’t […]

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 […]