City of Rossland Wins Award
The City of Rossland has been honored with the prestigious 2024 CAMA Award for Collaboration with External Organizations by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA). This recognition celebrates the remarkable achievements of Rossland and its partners in the groundbreaking “Rossland Yards” project. The award was presented during a ceremony at the Awards of Excellence […]
Rossland family forced to hide when bear breaks into residence
On June 2, at 12:52 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District officers received a report from a homeowner that a bear was breaking into her residence in the 1400 block of Columbia Avenue in Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the woman, her children, and a dog locked themselves in an upstairs […]
Mountain Biking Films: 2nd annual Wheels & Reels
Coming right up: June 14 – 16, 2024, presented by Rossland Mountain Film Festival and iF3. The Rossland Mountain Film Festival, in partnership with iF3, is thrilled to present the year’s most captivating mountain biking films. Join us on the trails and stay for a lineup of unforgettable screenings and events. Opening Night at The […]
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council Meeting, June 3, 2024
How much do we value conservation of nature? Canada Day Celebrations at the Museum again; Rotary putting on “Run for the Rest of Us” at Jubilee Field; Golden City Days, the Fall Fair, and Huck’en Berries on track for fall; how much discretion in enforcing bylaws? PRESENT: Mayor Andy Morel and Councillors Stewart Spooner, Craig […]
Column: Parsing one of British history's powerful figures
A History Maker, observed The true test of character is not adversity. It is possession of power. Give someone power and watch what they do. — anonymous proverb If anyone whatsoever think the interest of Christians and the interest of the nation inconsistent, or two different things, I wish my soul may never enter into […]
Got lake photos? Enter the 4th Annual Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge
What do photos of sunsets, kayakers, herons and plastic pollution all have in common? They’re all eligible to be submitted to the 4th annual Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge! Hosted by Living Lakes Canada, this photo contest calls all lake lovers to celebrate the beauty of lakes and raise awareness of what’s threatening their incredible biodiversity. […]
Smokies sign Coccimiglio for 2024-25
The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce the signing of Jared Coccimiglio (’04) for the upcoming 2024-25 upcoming season. Coccimiglio is a 5’8″, 170-pound right shot forward from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and played last season with the Philadelphia Rebels in the NAHL. Jared scored 23 goals and added 14 assists for 37 points […]
Weekly programs at the Rossland Museum
The Rossland Museum has another exciting round of weekly programs! On Tuesday mornings, little ones ages 2-5 can learn, play, and craft away at Cub Club. Later that day, we have our ecology-themed after-school program – Young Naturalists (ages 6-12), where we immerse ourselves in the natural world and learn all about the local environment. […]
Newsletter from MLA/Minister Katrine Conroy
Dear Community Members, Since February, I’ve been working with Premier David Eby and my BCNDP MLA colleagues in the Legislature to pass legislation that will make a difference to people in B.C. The cost-of-living, health care, and housing – these are the issues I hear about from people like you, constituents and community members and hardworking British Columbians who […]
Future looks bright as Kootenay kids dream up innovations to promote accessibility
The Kootenay Contraption Contest, made possible by FortisBC and The Province of British Columbia, is excited to announce the winners of this year’s Kootenay Contraption Contest, an annual initiative that challenges Kootenay youth to dream big and design a contraption that solves a relevant problem using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) and innovation. Throughout […]