The investigation continues regarding the death of a Boundary farmer last week, according to the BC Coroners Service. They also released the name of the man who died following a farming accident at a family farm near Beaverdell on May 8, 2014. "He is Larry Dale Hultgren, aged 65," said a press release issued May 13. "Mr....

The traffic lights at the intersection of Bay Avenue and Farwell Street will be covered with bags today, May 13, to make way for a new four-way stop. Andrea Jolly, Trail’s communications co-ordinator said, “Converting the traffic signal to a four-way stop is to be done on a trial basis. An additional traffic study would […]

It didn't take long for School District 20 administrators to convince the Board to jump on the recess cancellation bandwagon this time around! Our district did not cancel recess or shorten the secondary school day during a similar job action several years ago but it appears administrators do not have the stamina to do what ...

Selkirk College’s commitment to learners and a high quality post-secondary education experience has taken another step forward with the release of its Education Plan 2014-2018. As a major step in implementing the Selkirk College Strategic Plan 2013-2018, the Education Plan 2014-2018 sets priority actions that will result in...

I begin by citing the conclusions to my own two most-recent columns. I think humans are changing, and so the issues may look very like issues that have been with us over the centuries – but they will be different because we are different. And the main reason for our difference from past humans is our technologies of information....

The public was invited, and on Thursday evening 22 Rosslanders gathered at the Gallery to share ideas, in a forward-looking, positive, stimulating discussion -- about how to raise interest among suitable people to stand for election to Rossland City Council. The gathering included two former council members, several people ...

The search for three missing men, aged 15 to 21, has been concluded for the day without success, according to RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little.   "The RCMP dive team dove both in the morning and afternoon," he said. "The team concentrated on the Bigelow Bay area working out from the shore toward deeper water."   He said the search...

Community groups, organizations and societies with project ideas that will maintain or enhance environmental conditions are invited to apply for a grant of up to $10,000. Apply now through June 27, 2014, by visiting cbt.org/eg. Eligible projects includes ones that strengthen ecosystems, help communities mitigate and adapt to...

Rossland’s Rubberhead Enduro mountain bike race is set to be one of the biggest events of the summer with a full day of racing, two days of food, drink and entertainment at RED Mountain Resort. Going down August 2-3, 2014, this year marks the Rubberhead’s inclusion in two new race series, the Kootenay Rockies and BC Enduro ...

After a lengthy community process led by the Friends of the Rossland Range, last August the Ministry of Forests Recreation Sites and Trails Branch provisionally approved the creation of a public Recreation Site which includes the high country of the Rossland Range between Red Mountain Resorts and the tenure held by Big Red ...