The leader of polygamy community Bountiful, Winston Blackmore, has lost an appeal federal Tax Court that will cost nearly $150,000. Blackmore had appealed a tax assessment that concluded he understated his income by $1.8 million dollars during a period of six years. The Bountiful leader argued in court that an obscure section of tax law […]

Humans outnumbered the redfish during the RedFish Festival this past weekend at Kokanee Creek Park on the North Shore of Kootenay Lake. However, the sub-1000 return of the Kokanee Salmon is only a start. The RedFish Festival a hit as campers and residents joined to celebrate the return of the Kokanee Salmon to the Kokanee […]

In a press release issued this morning, Interior Health said water test results are now available online. The press release reads as follows: Residents of the area impacted by the July 26 jet fuel spill at Lemon Creek are advised that the results of independent water testing conducted by Interior Health are now available at...

Score one for the underdog. Opponents of the 5000 bed ski resort in Jumbo Valley in the East Kootenays said Jumbo Glacier Resort backed off its BC Supreme Court application to prevent residents from blocking a road into the Farnham Glacier 55 km west of Invermere. The resort was granted a general adjournment in a […]

The BC Chamber of Commerce has joined litigation filed in a U.S. court to push back against border measures that pose a serious risk for B.C. businesses and tourists. Currently, British Columbians heading to the U.S. for business or tourism purposes face a border regime that empowers border guards, at their own discretion and...

Parents of school-aged kids can relax somewhat knowing the first day of school Tuesday will come and go like many in the past. The optimism comes after Canadian Union of Public Employees and provincial government plan to resume talks on a new deal in Vancouver, beginning next week. Three days of bargaining has been scheduled...

For many, the Labour Day long weekend is the last chance for a summer getaway before schedules get busier and school begins. During the Labour Day long weekend, on average, four people are killed and 560 injured in 1,900 crashes on B.C. roads every year – making it one of the most dangerous long weekends […]

The Rossland Golden City Days Committee is excited to bring you a weekend of fun and entertainment on September 6th – 8th, celebrating our traditional heritage festival, and we sure hope you’re planning to join us!  Many activities and lots of fun are in store for you and your family.  To kick off the weekend events, the Time...

Dear editor, The renovation of RSS to prepare it to be a K‐9 school continues and is nearing the end.  This week we met with contractors to look at the final outstanding items.  What we have found is that while the contractors will bebdone the vast majority of the work it will not leave any time for teachers to prepare their...

An open burning prohibition has been in effect in the Southeast Fire Centre since July 8 and will remain in effect until Sept. 20 or until the public is otherwise notified. The public is reminded that, despite recent rain and a drop in temperatures, this prohibition is being enforced across the entire Southeast Fire Centre....