The Rossland Public Library invites kids of all ages to join the 2014 BC Summer Reading Club. This year’s theme is Funny Business! Registration is free and is on now. Kids receive a special reading record to keep track of their reading. If they fill their reading log, reading at least 15 minutes on 49 days, they’ll be awarded...

RCMP now report that Fortier was found, uninjured, in Cranbrook. PREVIOUS: The Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment is asking for the public's assistance in locating a 17-year-old Autistic male, last seen Thursday, June 5 at 7 a.m. in the Beaver Falls area. Alexander Fortier is described as being 6'2" tall, slender with...

As the Boundary Extension Alternative Approval Process (AAP) for the City of Trail’s intent to extend its boundaries into Columbia Gardens (Electoral Area A) proceeds, the City would like to reiterate the benefits and advantages of the boundary expansion to the public and media. “There are many contributing factors to this ...

The City of Trail and the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the first Trail Market on the Esplanade on Friday, June 6 will feature the live Cuban music of El Groupo Cubano, Brisas del Palmar. The band, from Santiago de Cuba, is touring BC and requested a busking spot at the first Trail Market ...

High school students from around the region have a chance to contribute towards their tuition at Selkirk College if they can out-test the best at the Annual Scholarship High School Exam Competition. For more than 15 years, School of University Arts & Sciences instructors have challenged secondary students in the competition...

Police are slowly working two massive files through the court system, with the first reaching sentencing in Castlegar court Monday. Lee Wilding, 19, offered a guilty plea in the arson causing more than half a million dollars in damage to the Kinnaird Church of God on March 18 – a crime he committed just one week after being...

Dear Prime Minister Harper: Based on the evidence presented below, we, the undersigned scholars, have concluded that the Joint  Review Panel’s (JRP) assessment of the Northern Gateway Project (the Project) represents a flawed  analysis of the risks and benefits to British Columbia’s environment and society. Consequently, the...

Summer Brochure! The Summer Brochure is available online, at www.rossland.ca, Recreation, Program Guide.  The Rossland Pool is scheduled to open on Monday, June 9.  All programs and swimming lessons are now open for registration.  Rossland Swimming Pool Opening day is scheduled for Monday, June 9.  School Board lessons,...

Dear parents and guardians: In schools across British Columbia, a student walkout is being promoted for the morning of Wednesday, June 4. While I respect the desire of students to express their views regarding the current labour dispute, the proposed walkout raises a number of concerns, particularly with regard to student...

Due to the rotating teachers strike in School District 20, the annual track and field meet will no longer be held by the school district. But that doesn't mean it's cancelled. “When [the track and field meet] was cancelled last Monday, [The Trail Champion's Peter Sheets] messaged me and said there might be a possibility of ...