City of Trail receives generous building donation for future development
The City of Trail is pleased to announce that they have taken ownership of the former Towne Square Mall at 900 Spokane St. This was facilitated through a donation of the land and building from the previous owner to the City. The City’s first step is to work on a detailed plan to demolish the […]
Chamber launches South Kootenay Quest campaign
The Trail Chamber of Commerce has launched a new campaign – South Kootenay Quest How Kootenay are you? The South Kootenay Quest is an interactive campaign that encourages locals to rediscover their region through curated experiences developed through a regional #buylocal lens. Experience the magic of local and discover your backyard with South Kootenay Quest! $10,000 in prizes to win, […]
Student showcase at the Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre
It’s time for our annual student showcase! Stop by the Museum on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 1 – 5 p.m. to learn more about what our students have been working on this summer. Join Madysson, Collections Assistant, in the Collections Room as she shares a glimpse of the exhibit she is working on as well […]
Newsletter from MLA/Minister Katrine Conroy
I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who attended my retirement dinner earlier this week. The evening was truly special, and I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and well-wishes from so many friends, colleagues, and community members. A special thank you to Premier David Eby for making […]
Environmental Assessment Office decision on the Record Ridge proposal
Local resident (in Sheep Creek) Rob Murdoch has been following closely the provincial government’s responses to the proposal by West High Yield Resources (WHY) for an open-pit mining operation on Record Ridge, to extract magnesium ore, so he was one of the first to see the decision by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) that the […]
BC Highway Patrol looking to solve recent fatal collisions
BC Highway Patrol are looking for witnesses and dashcam for several recent fatal collisions. BC Highway Patrol is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage of the following fatal collisions, including up to an hour prior to the collisions: Eastbound on Hwy 1 between Langley and the Vedder Canal Bridge, Chilliwack, between 1:30 and 2:35 p.m. on […]
The balance has been tipped on Slocan Lake complex wildfires: B.C. Wildfire Service
Hot and dry climes in the valley aren’t contributing to out-of-control times for wildfire activity in the Slocan Valley complex, which currently has two fires of note on the ledger. In addition to ongoing B.C. Wildfire Service fire suppression efforts, rainfall, elevated humidity levels, lingering smoke and slightly cooler temperatures have all contributed to a […]
Arrow Lakes Generating Station repairs could prove costly to Columbia Basin Trust benefits program
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) may have to reduce its delivery of benefits program over the next year to pay for repairs at the Arrow Lakes Generating Station, says President and CEO Johnny Strilaeff. A critical mechanical problem with one of the station’s turbines was discovered during an annual inspection, Strilaeff told Valemount Council during a July […]
Register now for free Wetlands Institute workshop in Kootenays
The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Wetlands Institute workshop, a unique and immersive seven-day training event provided by our Wetland Education Program. This exceptional opportunity is offered at no charge to B.C. applicants with wetland or watershed projects that benefit the province. This workshop is ideal for consultants, planners, members […]
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council meeting, August 12, 2024
Rossland’s 92-year-old Pool; that contentious lane access at 2nd and Queen; the high cost of creating a “mine tunnel” experience; new roadwork coming at RED; Permissive tax exemptions (or not); how the TRP pilot is going; a bid to host the Coy Cup; and more … Rossland City Council Meeting, August 12, 2024 Present: Acting […]