Illicit drugs continue to claim the lives of British Columbians in larger numbers than homicides, motor-vehicle incidents, drownings, deaths by suicide and fire-related deaths combined, according to the latest data released by the BC Coroners Service. “Coroners’ investigations continue to document the volatility and inconsistency...

Youth encouraging more diversity in local politics; ‘natural’ gas and decarbonization; trash and wildlife; and – do you have your EyeOnWater yet?  AND the latest RDKB report. Present:  Acting Mayor Andy Morel, and Councillors Chris Bowman, Dirk Lewis, Janice Nightingale, Terry Miller, and Stewart...

Consecutive record hotel revenue reported in January and February February accommodation revenue for Rossland was $1.52 million, the highest ever for our resort municipality. January was the second highest ($1.36 million). The previous record was pre-pandemic in January 2019 ($1.26 million). Recent Marketing Highlights  Our...

Eating on a budget is an essential skill for students to learn. While at home, most children enjoy the freedoms provided for them, such as food, shelter, and other necessities. However, once leaving the creature comforts of home, knowing how to juggle finances can be the difference between hungry and satisfied. Food and...

Live History is a travelling, immersive theatre troupe that performs in Canada, Bermuda, UK, Republic of Ireland, US, Australia and New Zealand. The Trail Museum & Archives will host these talented individuals on June 8 and 9, 2022 and the public is invited to participate in one-hour immersive and interactive Trail history experiences. Registration is mandatory […]

As the days warm up and the wildfire season approaches, communities and groups in the Columbia Basin can access new supports for their efforts to protect people and the places they love. To help them prepare for and reduce the threat of wildfire, Columbia Basin Trust and the Province of British Columbia are partnering to...

The City of Rossland is offering an upcoming field trip to the Grade 4 students at RSS and Ecole des Sept-sommets. The goal of the field trip is to educate the students about what happens at Public Works, on the hope that the students then go home and implement their learning into their day to day lives for example what to ...

Two of the most important issues for Canadians right now are the affordability crisis—the impossibility of the housing market, the rising cost of groceries and the soaring price of gas—and the ongoing crisis of climate change. Recently the House of Commons debated an NDP motion that combined these two issues.  The motion asked...

British Columbia is taking a critical step toward reducing the shame and fear associated with substance use as the federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health announced the granting of a three-year exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) to remove criminal penalties...

Starting June 6 until August 12, advance bookings will no longer be needed to access the pool at the Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre. Increased aquatic staff for the summer allows for this change. On August 13, the pool will close until September 11 for its annual maintenance shutdown and will reopen on September 12....