Get ready for an evening of epic stories, serious inspiration, and a whole lot of trail talk! We’re stoked to welcome Cindy Devine—world champion downhill mountain biker and absolute legend—for a ride through her incredible career, starting at 6 pm on Thursday, May 22at the Rossland Museum. Cindy will share how her active childhood laid the foundation for […]

B.C. is an amazing place to call home. People come here to live, work, and raise a family because they know it’s one of the best places in the world to be. And British Columbians make it such a great place. But our way of life is being threatened by the trade war and tariffs […]

A new guide developed by patients, for patients, is helping people across the Kootenay Boundary feel more confident and informed as they prepare for and recover from surgery. Released by the Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee and Community (KBPACC), Patient Pathways: Surgery offers practical tips, clear explanations, and trusted local resources to support patients and […]

Diversity is essential to all life By David Suzuki In some circles, “diversity” is a dirty word. In reality, diversity is life. From individuals to ecosystems to Earth as a whole, diversity builds strength and resilience. Interrelated systems most adapted to changing conditions endure, and in species, traits most likely to ensure survival are passed […]

As Nelson & District Credit Union (NDCU) prepares for its 74th Annual General Meeting, the Credit Union released financial results for 2024. The past year’s high points were strong comprehensive income, growth in members’ equity and assets, while also distributing $200,315 to community organizations within its service area to reach the milestone of giving-back close […]

Thirteen new rental homes are now available for families, seniors and individuals, including adults with developmental disabilities, in Castlegar with the opening of Eagle Estates. “People in B.C. deserve secure, affordable homes in the communities they love,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “The opening of these new homes in Castlegar means […]

BC New Democrat MLAs Steve Morissette and Brittny Anderson joined Premier David Eby and Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Diana Gibson on Tuesday to visit local businesses and discuss the government’s efforts to create and protect good paying jobs across the province. “The Kootenays are a great example of the incredible hard work that British Columbians do in […]

Rossland heritage Pool society update; the City’s audited financial statements; Canada Day and cupcakes; crime stats from the RCMP and other reports …. It was a short meeting.   Present:  Acting Mayor Maya Provençal, and Councillors Jeff Weaver, Lisa Kwiatkowski and Eliza Boyce.   Absent: Mayor Andy Morel, and Councillors Stewart Spooner and Craig Humpherys. Staff:  […]

This weekend, Saturday, April 26 at 12:15 p.m. there will be a very unique and exciting opportunity for the public to skate with Canucks alumni and mascot “Fin” at the Trail Memorial Centre. The Canucks participants will include: Kirk McLean Is among one of the most popular players to ever play for the Vancouver Canucks. […]

The Government of British Columbia has appointed three new judges and a new judicial justice to the Provincial Court to support timely and efficient access to justice. The new judges are: Aamna Afsar (effective May 1, 2025) Christopher Balison (effective May 1, 2025); and Dennis Isaac Ferbey (effective May 1, 2025) The new judicial justice […]