Just in time for the coming ski season, the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club has completed the installation of two new ski trail bridges at the Paulson Ski Trails, located along highway 3 near the Paulson summit, 32 km. west of Castlegar.  The new bridges replace old log structures crossing Big Sheep Creek on the club’s Short-Loop...

More than 1500 early-career researchers in Canada and Canadian researchers abroad are sending an open letter to the Prime Minister and six Cabinet Ministers, calling for scientific rigour and transparency in Canada’s environmental and regulatory decision-making. “As the next generation of scientists in Canada, we are...

 Joanne Drystek, President, and John Walmsley, Charities Chairperson of the Rossland Legion, presented the Rossland 2nd Scouts with a cheque for $250 to purchase backpacks and stoves for camping trips.   That should helpl them learn how to pack their packs, go for a trek to get out in the hills, set up camp and -- hopefully...

Joe Hill Coffee House invites you to yet another evening of relaxed, family-friendly entertainment by the talented performers in your community.  This entirely volunteer-run event, on the third Sunday of every month except July and August,  been going strong in Rossland for over eight years. It’s in the Rossland Legion at  ...

(Columbia Basin) – Columbia Basin Trust Board and staff, and residents of the region join Neil’s family in mourning the unexpected passing of Neil Muth, President and CEO. Neil will be remembered for his honest and sincere engagement with communities, his leadership and his commitment to supporting the efforts of the people...

One person was killed and two people were injured after two vehicles collided on Highway 3A west of Nelson Tuesday morning RCMP said in a media release. The accident, involving a car and a truck, occurred at approximately 9:42 a.m. The accident closed the highway for four hours with traffic detoured until the scene investigation...

Yellowhead Road & Bridge Ltd is advising the public to be extra carefull in driving today as the region is experiencing heavy rainfall in the valleys and beginning at 1200 meters it switches to heavy wet snow. "We have received 10-12 cm since 3:30 a.m. and are forecasted to receive another 20-25 throughout the day today,"...

ROSSLAND’S REKINDLE THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS EVENT IS IN THE WORKS! Tourism Rossland is excited to announce the upcoming 22nd annual Rekindle The Spirit Of Christmas event on December 3rd. Events will take place throughout downtown Rossland, starting at 10:00am.  Bring the entire family and get into the yuletide spirit with ...

Last week I had the honour of laying a wreath on behalf of Canada in remembrance of our veterans at the cenotaph in Castlegar.  My childhood memories of these outdoor events are coloured by bone-chilling winds and early snowfalls, but last Friday a truly warm sun peeked out of the clouds. A large eagle flew overhead as the ...

UPDATE:  A Telus representative has just informed us that service was restored to Rossland in the morning on Sunday, November 13.  However, She explained that the cause of the interruptions in service is still not understood, and that the Telus "team continues to closely monitor the site and (is) now in the process of determining...