Editorial: Clear-cutting forests, losing water.
When large tracts of forest are clear-cut, we lose more than the trees and their shelter and all the other plant and animal species they nurture and protect; we also lose water. Our demands for water are increasing. Growing populations, water-hungry industries (including fracking and nuclear power production) and the growth of data centres all […]
City of Rossland Updates Spring Clean-Up Program for 2026
The City of Rossland is making changes to its Spring Clean-Up program beginning in 2026, in response to rising costs, increased volumes of materials and resource limitations. As part of the City’s 2026–2030 Draft Five-year Financial Plan, staff identified that Spring Clean- Up has expanded well beyond its original scope. What began decades ago as […]
DriveSmartBC: The Walking School Bus
Our driving centred culture and the recent decision to end the spring and fall time change have raised an important issue. It’s going to be dark while children walk to school and the province and municipalities have failed to create safe pedestrian infrastructure to protect them. Forming a Walking School Bus group may be a […]
Two B.C. avalanches kill four people in one day
On the afternoon of March 22, BC EHS and RCMP responded to a report of an avalanche which resulted in several fatalities. The incident had been reported by staff at a local heliskiing lodge, and the avalanche location was identified as Iridium Shoulder (near Terrace), according to BC RCMP Sgt. Vanessa Munn. “One man was […]
Why Doctors are “Prescribing” Food, Exercise, and the Outdoors
What if a healthcare provider could prescribe more than medicine? Across British Columbia, they can, and they do. Today, social prescriptions are helping people access things like food security programs, exercise classes, housing support, and even time in nature. These “non‐medical prescriptions” are improving health in ways a pill never could. It’s called social prescribing, […]
Trail man charged after warrant executed
On March 17, the Trail RCMP applied for a search warrant for a residence in the West Trail area. The application was approved, and on March 18, with the assistance of the Southeast District Emergency Response Team, the search warrant executed safely. Two people were located inside the residence and taken into police custody. As […]
Bringing you Burlesque: performances, workshops, courses
For one night only, Queen City Burlesque Expo and Trail Arts Council is proud to present its Saturday Night Showcase at The Bailey Theatre on Saturday, April 11. Featuring Canadian Icons Bettina May and Jezebel Express and starring the reigning Queen of The Burlesque Hall of Fame (New Orleans) herself, Jessabelle Thunder, this award-winning production welcomes […]
Column: Simultaneously Socialist and Canadian? It seemed possible then.
“Our movement began as an alliance of socialist farmers and workers. It’s a part of our DNA as the NDP and we are reconnecting with those roots. That’s why I’m so honoured to have the support of these remarkable agriculture leaders against corporate control of our food system. This campaign is about rebuilding our party […]
Fire in downtown Rossland damages three businesses
A fire Sunday morning has caused significant damage to three downtown businesses in Rossland, according to Kootenay Boundary Fire Regional Fire Rescue Deputy Fire Chief Glen Gallimore. He said the call came in at 6:13 a.m. and fire crews were on scene at the 1900 Block of Rossland Avenue by 6: 25 a.m., including 10 […]
Council Confronts the Cost of Keeping Rossland Running
Rossland is running out of low‑cost options when it comes to infrastructure. That reality framed discussion at the March 9, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting, where City Council examined the City’s five‑year capital plan and the growing challenge of maintaining essential systems in an era of rising construction costs and aging assets. Staff emphasized […]
