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 ...
B.C. expands cancer coverage for firefighters
B.C. firefighters will soon have easier access to workers’ compensation benefits and support services in recognition of their higher risk of developing work-related cancers. The Province is amending the Firefighters' Occupational Disease Regulation under the Workers Compensation Act (WCA) by adding three cancers to the existing...
Rossland Earth Day Events
CLOSING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY LOOP LOCALLY Friday April 22nd 12pm-1pm - FREE Webinar will explore local efforts to close the circular economy loop by upcycling waste plastic into usable products Register HERE EARTH DAY DOCUMENTARY - LIBRARY Friday April 22nd 3:30pm - BY DONATION The Rossland Library will be showing an Earth...
EARTH DAY: Interior Health invests in a greener future
This year’s Earth Day theme – invest in our planet – fits perfectly with Interior Health’s commitment to protect the planet and reduce our environmental footprint. “At Interior Health, we are focused on providing a greener health-care environment across the region,” said Interior Health president and CEO, Susan Brown. “With...
City of Trail welcomes new Chief Administrative Officer / Chief Financial Officer
The City of Trail is very pleased to announce that Colin McClure has been recruited as the City’s new Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Colin’s employment will start in early June 2022. Colin, a Certified Public and Chartered Accountant, comes from a diverse background of leadership, progressive...
