BC SPCA asks public to remove bird feeders due to avian influenza outbreak
The BC SPCA is asking the public to temporarily remove backyard bird feeders and to empty bird baths due to a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) spreading across the country. Avian influenza - or "bird flu" - is a virus that can affect many different species of birds. This includes farm animals like chickens and turkeys,...
B.C. conducts test of system, expands emergency hazards alert
A test of B.C.’s wireless alerting system will be conducted at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, as part of the national Alert Ready system to improve public safety in the event of emergency. This year, the Province is expanding use of the Alert Ready system in B.C. beyond tsunami warnings and Amber Alerts...
Midway Mill resumes operations after a maintenance-mandated shutdown
After a four-week long shutdown to repair and restore mill equipment, Vaagen Fibre Canada’s Midway Mill is back in operation. The shutdown started April 4, and was a way to conduct a thorough check-up on the health of all the machinery and ensure a smooth-running operation for the remainder of the year, said Plant Manager...
Rossland City Council Meeting, May 2, 2022
Fascinating statistics from the RDKB; Trail Minor Baseball reconsidered; variances galore; a Land Acknowledgement; curbside organics collection -- with or without countertop devices? Present: Mayor Kathy Moore, and Councillors Chris Bowman, Stewart Spooner, Janice Nightingale and Andy Morel. Absent: Terry Miller and Dirk...
Lions Club and Seven Summits embark on spring clean up
Local organizations are working in lockstep to enhance the community through mutual support, according to Rossland Golden City Lions Society President Don Vinish. "Every spring, the Rossland Golden City Lions Society organize a spring clean up," Vinish said. "The average age of our members is 70 years old and we require...
Rossland Spring Clean-up begins May 3rd
The start of spring means it's time for some spring cleaning! The City will begin pick-up on Tuesday May 3rd starting at Redstone, then Lower Rossland, Pinewood, Upper Rossland then finishing at the Red Mountain area. The City will be driving by each residence only once, so don't miss out. How You Can Help With Spring...
Join the 2nd Annual Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge
Living Lakes Canada is inviting lake enthusiasts across Canada to submit photos of their favourite lakes to the 2nd Annual Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge. This contest celebrates the beauty of Canada’s 2 million lakes while raising awareness around the climate change impacts that are threatening their incredible biodiversity....
Wild, domestic bird avian influenza in B.C.: update
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that a small poultry flock in the Regional District of Central Kootenay has tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus. B.C.’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food continues to work closely with the CFIA and B.C. poultry producers to ensure enhanced...
Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society and City of Rossland Seeking Building Names for New City Hall/Affordable Workforce Housing Building
The Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society (LCAHS) and the City of Rossland are pleased to welcome name suggestions from the public for the new City Hall & Affordable Housing building located at 1920 Third Avenue in Rossland. Possible name suggestions should appeal to Rossland residents; be simple, distinctive, and...
Trail RCMP joins Search and Rescue mock training exercise
On Wednesday, April 19, 2022, Cst Ryder Heim of the Trail and Greater District RCMP joined the South Columbia Search and Rescue team for a mock training exercise along the old Waneta Highway. The exercise simulated a crashed watercraft in the Columbia River and searchers deployed to both sides of the river bank to rescue a ...
