Re: https://rosslandtelegraph.com/2024/12/30/column-political-power-and-justin-trudeau/ (by Charles Jeanes Dec 30, 2024) Justin Trudeau’s resignation has prompted plenty of reflections about his legacy. Regardless of his critics’ rhetoric, Trudeau made some important headway on dental care and childcare, and advanced more concrete action on emissions reduction than we’ve seen from any other government. While he made big, progressive promises, […]

Digging deeper into understanding the barriers and opportunities for rural economic development, a Selkirk Innovates research team has embarked on a three-year project focused on outcomes that will help regional cannabis producers navigate a better future in the choppy waters of legalization. The federal government passed the Cannabis Act in October 2018, making Canada the […]

Economic growth, protecting public services key focus of cabinet mandate Cabinet ministers are being directed to focus on growing B.C.’s economy and protecting vital public services in the face of unprecedented threats from beyond Canada’s borders, including United States president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs. British Columbians have asked us to deliver for them in ways […]

The City of Trail has issued an extreme weather alert, and an Extreme Weather Response (EWR) shelter has been made available through the support and collaboration of City of Trail, BC Housing, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, Interior Health Authority, ANKORS, the United Church, and community volunteers. During the City’s extreme weather alert, the temporary […]

It’s time for our community to come together to raise money and awareness on the Coldest Night of the Year! The theme of this year’s fundraiser is to change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness, because it’s cold out there. Coldest Night of the Year is an annual walk to raise funds to help […]

As B.C. continues to fight against threatened United States tariffs of 25% on all Canadian imports, the Province has done a preliminary assessment of potential impacts to the B.C. economy of a trade war with the United States. In president-elect Donald Trump’s tariffs scenario, B.C. could see a cumulative loss of $69 billion in economic […]

At the Regular Council meeting held on January 13, 2025, Rossland City Council passed a motion directing staff to negotiate a one-year facility use agreement with the Gold Fever Follies  to use the Miners’ Hall Performance Hall and the Lily May Room for rehearsals and performances during the summer of 2025. This agreement will cover […]

The British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) is pleased to announce the release of its Climate Action Working Group (CAWG) report, “Sustainability as Part of Board of Education Governance,” a comprehensive call to action for school districts in British Columbia to prioritize climate change mitigation and adopt sustainable, impactful strategies. This report urges school boards across the […]

On Thursday, Jan, 9, at 11:39 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that a 38-year-old Fruitvale woman had fallen out of a vehicle and sustained a life-threatening injury while in the 100 block of Rossland Avenue in Trail, according to Trail RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “Officers located the […]

On January 13, 2025, shortly before noon, Castlegar RCMP responded to a report of two individuals allegedly threatening staff after stealing merchandise from a business in Castlegar, according to Castlegar detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor.. “The suspects fled in a vehicle, and police obtained a description of both the individuals and the associated vehicle,” he […]