Artists, museums, art galleries, heritage sites and more will open their doors to the public—for free—during the Columbia Basin Culture Tour. A total of 85 venues, located in communities and rural areas throughout the Columbia Basin, are featured in the 18th annual tour, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 […]

As we get further into summer, I know we’re all looking forward to more sunny days, times out on the water and seeing our loved ones. One of my favourite spots to unwind and relax at is Champion Lakes. I also enjoy summer as a chance to meet many of you in person at local events […]

Ask a Geologist Our Ask-A-Geologist program is back! Stop by the Museum on select Saturdays from 1 -3 p.m. this summer and pick the brain of one of our Friends of the Roger Terhune Geology Club geologists. Bring your burning geological questions and your mystery rocks and minerals for identification. Explore some of the specimens […]

Rental housing in our region is hard to find.  Affordability is an added issue – and  the Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society (LCAHS) wants to help.  To do that, the Society first needs to gain a clearer and more up-to-date understanding of rental housing challenges in Rossland, Warfield, Trail, Montrose, Fruitvale, Areas A and B […]

  Effective at 12 noon Pacific Time on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Category 1 campfire will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District and the Selkirk Natural Resource District. This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. Anyone conducting a Category […]

The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce the commitment of forward Ty Izadi for the 2026-27 British Columbia Hockey League season. The 5’11”, 170-lb forward will come to Trail after spending the past two seasons in the North American Hockey League. Last season, the Long Beach, California native suited up for the Amarillo Wranglers, […]

It’s not utopian to envision a Canada with less pollution, lower household costs and a smaller gap between rich and poor. We have the technology, knowledge and skilled workforce to make it happen — and we’re seeing effective solutions employed worldwide. But time is running out, and consequences are mounting: record heat killing thousands; extreme […]

The struggle for Record Ridge goes on and it’s very expensive. As anyone following the issue of the proposed open-pit magnesium mine on Record Ridge knows by now, a BC Supreme Court judge, Mr. Justice Weatherill, ruled that the proposed mine does not need an environmental assessment. For a more complete discussion of the situation, […]

Broken Goat!  And, getting ready for  Golden City Days and the Fall Fair.  Columbia Basin Trust’s Community BBQ in Rossland this year! New Zoning Bylaw and updated Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw adopted.   PRESENT:   Mayor Andy Morel  and Councillors Maya Provençal, Jeff Weaver, Craig Humpherys, Stewart Spooner, Eliza Boyce and Lisa Kwiatkowski. Staff:  CAO […]

Big news for B.C.’s booming critical mineral sector!! This week I joined Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, and B.C.’s Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals, Jagrup Brar, at TECK for a big announcement.  “The Critical Mineral Accelerator Fund will be investing $400 million into the Teck Trail Smelter expansion. This $850-million […]