How much gold did Rossland's mines produce? And would you like some of your own?
Golden riches forged the foundation of Rossland and the surrounding area. The Rossland Mines produced over 84 Tonnes of gold in their 40 years of operation and explain the origins of the Trail Smelter, the railway links with both Canada and the USA, and West Kootenay Power & Light Company. The financial investment necessary...
COMMENT: Palliative Care
Canada has an aging population and, as a result, will face many challenges. While we have been engaged with some of the items affected at the federal level, there is a vacuum for government initiatives related to end of life care, which is known as palliative care. To be clear, a person doesn’t have to be elderly to benefit...
Some BC roads will have 120 km/h limits
As a result of the provincewide Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review, changes that will help improve safety and mobility are coming to B.C.’s rural highways. This review was undertaken to assess four key aspects of road safety on rural highways, including the setting of appropriate speed limits, requirements for winter tires,...
M.V. Columbia begins service on Upper Arrow Lake
The M.V. Columbia, B.C.’s newest inland ferry, is now in service, replacing two 40-year-old vessels on the route between Shelter Bay and Galena Bay on Upper Arrow Lake. The M.V. Columbia can transport 80 vehicles and 250 passengers. The vessel has wider lanes and improved ramp transitions for faster loading and unloading....
Trail issues release saying boundary extension one step closer
The City of Trail is one step closer to extending its boundaries into Columbia Gardens (Electoral Area A). As of Wednesday, July 2, the city has officially received support from the property owners in the proposed extended region. As directed by the province, a letter was sent to all residents who would be impacted by the ...
LETTER: Plea for help at local rescue society
To the editor: I arrived home from work this evening to find a tiny sparrow sitting in my driveway...he fell out of his nest (which we couldn't find). We quickly picked him up and called "BEAKS" (Carol Pettigrew) in Blueberry, who agreed to care for the tiny bird. When we arrived at Carol's, we were shocked to see how many ...
Manitoba declares state of emergency
The Manitoba government is declaring a provincial state of emergency to take effect at noon today; requesting Canadian Forces support; and establishing a unified command centre near Portage la Prairie to assist with liaison efforts with the affected communities, Premier Greg Selinger announced today. This will allow emergency...
B.C.'s new airtankers deployed to Northwest Territories
Five of British Columbia’s newest firefighting aircraft were deployed to the Northwest Territories on Sunday morning to assist with wildfire suppression in the Hay River area. The airtanker group consists of a Cessna Grand Caravan bird dog aircraft and four Air Tractor AT-802F “Fire Boss” amphibious airtankers. Given the...
Wildlife photography contest for a good cause
Calling all shutterbugs! The BC SPCA’s sixth annual Wildlife-In-Focus Photography Contest is now open for entries. Whether you’re enjoying a staycation in your own backyard or planning outdoor adventures in B.C.’s vast wilderness, bring your camera and show off your best wildlife photos. All amateur photographers are invited...
Win an ounce of gold--at the Rossland Mining Museum. No lie!
Gold! Pursuit of this precious metal was the economic driver behind the development of our region! The Golden City was a boomtown - an American and a Canadian railway were extended into Rossland, the Trail smelter was built and the first hydroelectric power in the province was developed on the Kootenay River to supply power...
