When the conversation turns to driving one of the first questions raised is why don’t B.C. drivers follow the traffic rules? Our system is complex and involves people with many different skills, attitudes and perceived needs. They see themselves as good drivers and believe that other road users are the problem to be solved. We […]

The Local Government Compliance and Enforcement Association of British Columbia (LGCEA) has named City of Trail Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bobbie Briscoe its 2026 Officer of the Year, recognizing her outstanding contribution to community safety, outreach and professional leadership. Briscoe is known for her approach to bylaw enforcement: grounded in dignity, respectful communication and compassionate engagement with […]

 BCNDP MLAs Steve Morissette and Brittny Anderson say that provincial funding being distributed to local governments, regional districts, and First Nations across the province, including in the Kootenays, will support emergency support services, making sure people who are displaced and impacted in emergencies can access the support they need. “Whether its firefighters working to protect […]

JUNO Award Nominee, Shawn Hook, will headline a special homecoming show during the Silver City Days celebrations on Sat. May 9 at 7 pm. “We are excited to welcome back to The Bailey Stage local artist, and internationally known performer, Shawn Hook with his Band to headline Silver City Days,” said Amelia Ewart, Executive and […]

On April 15, 2026, Trail RCMP obtained a search warrant for a residence in Fruitvale. Trail RCMP received a report on April 10, 2026, related to a firearms complaint. As a result of the investigation, officers determined that firearms offences had occurred and applied for a search warrant at a residence on Mills Road in Fruitvale. Officers conducted a […]

Residents from across the Beaver Valley, Rossland, Trail, Genelle and beyond are invited to come along, bring the family, and take simple steps toward wildfire preparedness at the upcoming “Get FireSmart” community event on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Montrose Community Park. The free event, hosted by the RDKB FireSmart team, […]

Public Consultation:  4:30 PM  This consultation is dedicated to providing more information for, and hearing input from, residents on the 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan.  The earlier opportunities to hear about the  anticipated costs of keeping Rossland operating with current or slightly lower levels of service began last year, at the August 11 Council meeting […]

With files from the Save Record Ridge Action Committee (SRRAC) The first case: WHY challenged the right of the Sinixt to participate in the upcoming judicial review.  Details below. A procedural hearing was held on Tuesday, April 14 at the Rossland Courthouse ahead of a judicial review scheduled for May. That review will examine the […]

The Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services wants to hear from British Columbians during its upcoming consultation on Budget 2027.The Committee is accepting registration for public hearings until April 10 at 2 p.m. (Pacific). To participate and for details on the consultation, visit la-bc.ca/consultations or contact the Parliamentary Committees Office by email at FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca or […]

Each year, hundreds of Columbia Basin residents must travel outside the region to access specialized medical care at Kelowna General Hospital, often for extended periods of time. To help reduce the financial and emotional strain this medical travel places on Basin families, Columbia Basin Trust is supporting an expansion of JoeAnna’s House in Kelowna in partnership with […]