The first group of cadets from 531 City of Trail Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadet have left for summer training. The first cadet to leave was Piper Wehowsky. Piper left on Saturday morning for Rocky Mountain Cadet Training Centre where they will be attending the Introduction to Pipe Band course. On Sunday morning, four cadets […]

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 […]

By Sara Karn, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of History, McMaster University;  Kristina R. Llewellyn, Professor, Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement & Department of History, McMaster University;  and Penny Clark, Professor, Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy, University of British Columbia  In June 2015, 10 years ago, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) called for […]

Each year, the Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship recognizes Columbia Basin students who have overcome adversity to pursue their educational and career goals. This year, Gorvansh Kapoor of Trail, Alysha Jones and Alexis Robillard of Castlegar, and Caleb Speedie of Salmo will each receive $2,500 to support their post-secondary studies or training as they take their next step […]

Scouts Canada (the country’s leading co-ed youth organization) is nurturing the nation’s need for a new Canadian Superhero NOW! Canadians are embracing ‘elbows up’ and need a homegrown superhero now more than ever. a) Calling on our kids to get creative: Scouts is launching a nationwide contest for kids between the ages of 5-15 to create […]

We have many, many black bears in and around Rossland. Grizzlies are far less plentiful across BC, but we occasionally see a grizzly in or around Rossland. From a distance, remember the differences between a black bear and a grizzly bear by the indicators of: hump and rump and then the nose. Don’t rely on […]

Nestled in the mountains, Rossland offers breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. Living in harmony with local wildlife is our goal. Many of us enjoy hiking, mountain biking or simply taking a walk in the woods, woods we share with black bears. Most black bears are wary of humans and tend to avoid us, they are […]

Diversity is essential to all life By David Suzuki In some circles, “diversity” is a dirty word. In reality, diversity is life. From individuals to ecosystems to Earth as a whole, diversity builds strength and resilience. Interrelated systems most adapted to changing conditions endure, and in species, traits most likely to ensure survival are passed […]

Selkirk College will be closing its learning centres in Kaslo and Nakusp later this year as it addresses financial challenges in the post-secondary sector. Recent federal restrictions on international student recruitment have led to a loss of $9 million in revenue for the 2025/26 fiscal year for Selkirk College. The closures come after careful consideration […]

Submitted by a group of Rossland Summit School parents As Canadians, children across the country are offered education in Canada’s two official languages – English and French. In School District 20 (SD20), there is a Late French Immersion (LFI) program available at Rossland Summit School. This program is currently limited to a select number of […]