“A country without a history doesn’t have one. And a country without a soul is barely a country at all”.                                                                                  – Globe and Mail editorial, 2001   Introduction: what we’re telling ourselves about Canada Canadians have been offered some grim, guilt-inducing, intentionally uninspiring perspectives on the history of this country by people who would describe […]

An elderly out-of-province couple struggling with their own health issues recently became overwhelmed with the care of their 21 cats before concerned family members were able to step in to get support for both the couple and the cats in need. The family embarked on an interprovincial journey in a recreational vehicle, intending to relocate […]

Communities and organizations across the Columbia Basin are taking action to make their buildings and operations more energy efficient, more resilient to climate change and lower in greenhouse gas emissions, with support from Columbia Basin Trust. “Non-profit organizations are essential to delivering the services and resources people depend on each day,” said Ulli Mueller, Senior […]

Judy Pollard: The Distance: Dreams and Despair Join us at the Rossland Museum at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27 for a special reading and book talk with Kootenay author Judy Pollard! We’ll be hearing about her latest book: The Distance: Dreams and Despair. The Distance tells the story of two Swiss immigrants, Thomas and Wilbert, who […]

Dear Community Member, Every November, we wear poppies as a symbol, to remember the sacrifices of those who have died in war. Remembrance Day asks us to take time to pause and honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of veterans. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause for […]

I’m grateful to be attending the First Nations Leadership Gathering in Vancouver this week for my first time. It was helpful that I do know a handful of FN leaders from my previous local government work. The week has been very educational for me as I was entrusted to host a handful of meetings with […]

An independent review of E-Comm 911’s governance structure, operational efficiencies and financial controls has identified improvements that are necessary to ensure the emergency-dispatch service remains financially sustainable for local governments. “The B.C. government commissioned a review of E-Comm’s operational and cost-management functions in response to concerns of local governments about unsustainable levy increases for E-Comm […]

The Smokies went “all in” on a sensational Saturday night in Sherwood Park and “Cashed” in, coming home with a 3-2 win in overtime. Cash Carter’s prime time shot went post and in about seven minutes into the tie-breaking period to give Trail its fifth overtime victory and 13th win of the season. Although Carter […]

At the recent Command Officer’s parade of 531 City of Tail Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, three members of the squadron were recognized with awards. Flight Sergeant Ryden Wahl was present with the Air Cadet Long Service medal which recognizes cadets who have completed four years with the Air Cadet Program. The medal was presented […]

By Chantal M. Boucher, University of Windsor We all want closure. A breakup, a sudden job loss, or the death of someone we love can leave us desperate for answers. Wars, natural disasters and shared tragedies stir the same kind of longing. Our need for closure runs so deep, it’s echoed everywhere — in movies, […]