We’re in the heart of spring celebration season across British Columbia. Communities large and small are gathering together to celebrate the places they call home. In Kootenay-Monashee, I’ve recently had the pleasure of attending Silver City Days in City of Trail and Beaver Valley May Days in Village of Fruitvale and I’m looking forward to soon attending upcoming events […]

E-Comm welcomes the appointment of special mediator Vince Ready to assist in reaching a fair and sustainable collective agreement with CUPE 8911, as announced by the Minister of Labour on June 6, 2026. With this appointment, any potential job action ceases and E-Comm will head into mediation to finalize a collective agreement without labour disruption. Vince Ready […]

“On June 1, 2026, The Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) executed a search warrant at 1381/1383 Hiwy 3B, Trail, as part of an ongoing investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Mark Konrad,” said RCMP Cpl. Brett Urano. “Highway 3B was temporarily closed in both directions while the warrant was executed to ensure the […]

Castlegar RCMP are investigating an assault that occurred on 6 Avenue on June 1, 2026, at approximately 4:07 p.m., according to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. Taylor said police received a report that a young woman was outside a residence loading items into a vehicle when she was approached by a group of youths. He said […]

The amount of traffic law enforcement considered “enough” is a major point of debate in British Columbia, but safety experts generally agree that current enforcement levels are not high enough to curb the rising trend of bad driving. There is no single numerical standard for “enough” enforcement. Instead, traffic safety metrics rely on outcomes. According […]

BC New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson and Steve Morissette say that people in the Kootenays will benefit from provincial funding for community safety projects led by local organizations. “The projects that are being supported through these grants here in the Kootenays and across the province are life-changing,” said Steve Morissette, MLA for Kootenay-Monashee. “I’m incredibly grateful to those that dedicate their […]

The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the signing of 2007-born forward Roberts Polis for the 2026/27 BCHL season. The Riga, Latvia product joins the Smoke Eaters after spending the past several seasons developing within the Rīgas HS program and representing Latvia internationally at the U18 level. Polis posted strong offensive numbers during the […]

Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue (KBRFR) is launching its 2026 Paid-on-Call Firefighter Recruitment Drive starting June 1, 2026, calling on residents in Trail, Rossland, Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale and Genelle to step up and help protect their communities. Becoming a Paid-on-Call Firefighter with KBRFR is a rewarding opportunity to give back and serve your community, develop […]

During BC Seniors Week, a coalition of seniors’ organizations, caregivers, health providers and system advocates is calling on the Government of British Columbia to eliminate co-payments for publicly-subsidized home support for seniors. Home support services range from assistance with bathing and daily personal care, to more complex tasks such as catheter care, oxygen therapy and […]

The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) has announced six winners of Awards of Excellence for their outstanding achievements in  educating students and the public on environmental stewardship and sustainability. Rossland’s Bridget O’Malley was one of them. The press release announcing the awards included the nomination summary for her: “Bridget O’Malley has been a driving […]