The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce that 2006-born forward Louis Jonerheim has committed to the RIT Tigers of Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2027-28 season. Jonerheim, of Lund, Sweden, stands 6’4″ (194 cm) and 207 lbs (94 kg), and shoots left. This season with the Smoke Eaters, Jonerheim has appeared in 18 […]

Christmas Has Arrived at the Kootenay Gallery! The holiday shopping season is officially underway. Our Gallery wide gift shop is full of exquisite and delightful gifts, including original artwork, crochet creations, Christmas decorations, mugs, and much more. Come and immerse yourself in this one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Event Details: Christmas at the Gallery in Castlegar will […]

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre Annual General Meeting If you want to learn more about what we do up at the museum, our long-term plans, our mission, current projects, and future goals, check in at our upcoming AGM! We’ll be going over the projects and achievements from our 2024-25 year, the state of our Renewal […]

Excitement is building as the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games Board announces two major milestones in the countdown to the Games: a community Torchlighting Ceremony and the official unveiling of the event’s new branding. The Torchlighting Ceremony will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Trail Memorial Centre gymnasium, marking the 100-day countdown to […]

 Rossland’s new Chief Financial Officer; how the City can help address intimate partner violence; who to believe about the state of Rossland? Take note –no motorized vehicles allowed on the Centennial Trail; and, preparing for Winter Carnival 2026.   Present:  Mayor Andy Morel and Councillors Maya Provençal, Stewart Spooner, Craig Humpherys, Lisa Kwiatkowski (remote), Jeff […]

“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 […]