‘Tis the season to celebrate with loved ones, but our furry companions can’t always tell the difference between holiday items and hazards. The crunchy crinkle of tinsel feels and sounds similar to a cat toy, a mistake that landed one feline friend in emergency surgery. When the cat’s owner noticed she was behaving oddly —  […]

There are variations of the origin story of the NORAD/Santa tradition (just like with all other long-standing traditions) but we all agree it started 70 years ago this Christmas. I’ll tell you what I know. It started in 1955 when a child called CONAD (Continental Air Defense Command) looking to talk to Santa Claus. Now, […]

Many of us are getting in the swing of the holiday season, It’s an exciting time, and one I’m so happy to be back in Fruitvale with my family, friends and loved ones to celebrate. We should keep safe and celebrate with care and concern for others. Recently many of us have been reminded of treacherous weather […]

The province says quicker permitting and stronger partnerships for wildfire salvage means protecting forestry jobs. Working with the forestry sector, First Nations and local governments, the Ministry of Forests cut red tape in 2025, making it easier to harvest burned timber and get the wood into local mills. Heading into 2026, that work continues, turning the […]

The Resort Municipality of Whistler’s Council is proposing a tax increase of just under 7% for owners of residential property after shifting the percentage of tax owed by properties like ski areas and golf courses from residents to industry. The early-December council meeting saw Council ask to increase the Class 8 Recreation mill rate from […]

Wildsight filed a petition in the BC Supreme Court on November 28, 2025,  seeking a judicial review of the provincial government’s decision not to require an environmental assessment for the proposed Zincton Resort in the central Selkirk Mountains, east of New Denver.  Rossland readers will already be aware of the application for judicial review of […]

The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 CKISS Volunteer Awards, recognizing three outstanding community members whose dedication, passion, and hard work have made a meaningful impact on invasive species management across the region. This year’s honourees are Jazmine Lowther, Ron Lowther, of Nelson BC and Kyle […]

The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation (KSCF) and Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU) are proud to announce a landmark partnership with the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games. This significant commitment, valued at $25,000, designates KSCU as the Official Financial Institution of the Games and establishes KSCF as a key Community Partner sponsor. This partnership represents one […]

[Editor’s note: The content in this article can usefully be applied to interactions in families, schools, churches, and other institutions and organizations — it isn’t limited to businesses or “work”.]   By Christine C. Hwang, Daniel L. Brady, Laurie J. Barclay, and Robert J. Bies   Most people recognize that we shouldn’t actively harm others […]

On April 4, 2025, the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, with support from general duty officers and police dog services, executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 1300 block of Columbia Avenue in Castlegar, according to RCMP Cpl. Brett Urano. He  said investigators seized a quantity of drugs believed to be fentanyl, […]