A sonic blizzard is sweeping through Rossland this January, soundtracked by the ultimate winter playlist. Taking place from Jan. 22-26, Blizzard Music Festival will blanket the mountain town in a flurry of musical performances, syncing perfectly with the Rossland Winter Carnival. Now in its 14th year, this five-day Canadian winter music festival celebrates diverse sounds—rock, […]

Digitization Workshop: Do you have old family photos you want to digitize? We can help with that! The first workshop of the new year is all about digitization! Whether you are looking to digitize your family photographs, some unknown negatives, or your grandmother’s letters, this is the workshop for you. For this session, book a 1-hour appointment […]

We invite you to join us for this Ktunaxa Introductory Online Language Course. Join Alfred Joseph and Mara Nelson for 8 weeks of Foundational Ktunaxa Language Learning. Learn the sounds, words and some history of the Ktunaxa Language. This course is designed for you to garner skills that will enable you to carry Ktunaxa Language […]

The David Suzuki Foundation welcomes the final clean electricity regulations announced today by Environment and Climate Change Canada Minister Steven Guilbeault. Research from the David Suzuki Foundation and modelling from others show Canada can achieve net-zero electricity by 2035 that is reliable and more affordable. Around the world many countries are already moving toward targets for clean electricity by 2035 or sooner, […]

The City of Rossland has announced the renewal of its Trail Resident Program (TRP) Recreation Services Agreement for an additional two years, covering both 2025 and 2026. This continued partnership strengthens the City’s commitment to promoting the overall well-being of our community, sharing valuable resources, and expanding recreational opportunities for all residents.  The TRP provides […]

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has launched a new RDKB HomeSmart Guide to help residents understand how energy efficiency and resilient upgrades can work together to improve comfort, lower energy costs, and prepare homes for climate impacts. RDKB Board Chair Andy Morel highlighted the value of the program and guide, saying, “The RDKB […]

Grant-inAid Funding discussions; This year’s Community Contributor award; Rossland’s award-winning Public works department; Suing Big Oil, maybe; Planning to improve accessibility; Rearranging the Wagon Road for development at Redstone; and more … PRESENT: Council: Mayor Andy Morel and Councillors Stewart Spooner, Craig Humpherys, Eliza Boyce, Jeff Weaver and Lisa Kwiatkowski. (Maya Provençal was not present […]

Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in October 2024: “Today’s report from the BC Coroners Service is a reminder of the ongoing devastation caused by the toxic-drug crisis and my heart goes out to the family, friends and colleagues of […]

As Canada Post strike continues, Salvation Army asks donours to give online, by phone or at our kettles to support those in need this Christmas  The now four-week-old strike by Canada Post is hurting The Salvation Army, which relies heavily on the holiday season for donations. With the disruption in mail delivery, a dramatic shortfall […]

You don’t have to be actually driving a motor vehicle when your ability to drive is impaired by alcohol or a drug to be convicted for impaired driving or receiving an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP). Simply being able to set the vehicle in motion, engine running or not, may be enough because you have care […]