By:  Fair Vote Canada BC Conservatives receive 69% of the seats with 48% of the vote. BC voters cheated by first-past-the-post and pushed further towards a two-party system. Only 48% of BC voters supported the BC Conservatives, yet the voting system has handed Lorne Doerkson’s Conservatives 69% of the seats and 100% of the power. […]

At the first Commanding Officers Parade of the new training year, several cadets received recognition. Flight Sergeant Linnea Lawder was presented with her Air Cadet League of Canada Long Service Medal. The medal signifies that Linnea has complete 4 years in the cadet program. Also, Sergeant Vedashrii Raja was presented with bar to her Air […]

Columbia Basin Trust and JA British Columbia (JABC) are offering Basin youth opportunities to take part in after-school programming that provides hands-on business-development experience. “These programs enable youth to explore entrepreneurship and the business world and consider if they might wish to pursue it as a career path,” said Angie Elsmore, Manager, Special Initiatives, Columbia […]

A new partnership between Selkirk College, North Island College and Northern Lights College aims to strengthen health care and human services workforces across the province by expanding access to Selkirk College’s Mental Health and Substance Use Training (MHSU) Program. A distributed delivery model of the program gives students the flexibility to study close to home while […]

Residents from across the Columbia Basin are invited to discuss the future of energy at RE:Energize, the Columbia Basin Symposium, taking place May 6 to 8, 2027, at Selkirk College in Castlegar. This free event will bring people together to examine the many ways energy powers homes, businesses and communities. Participants will explore the full […]

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 […]

As families prepare for the return to school next week, E-Comm is encouraging parents and caregivers to teach their children how and when to call 9-1-1. The new school year may bring new routines and greater independence. Whether that means walking to and from school on their own, taking public transit, heading to games or […]

On Sept. 16, the Trail Air Cadet squadron is starting its 76th training year. During the next 10 months, the cadets will learn about leadership, citizenship, aviation and physical fitness. Planned activities include learning about map and compass, a winter hike, two weekends of outdoor activities, flying in glider and powered aircraft, effective speaking, marksmanship, […]

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 […]

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 […]