School’s in Session: Parent’s guide on talking to kids about 9-1-1
As families prepare for the return to school next week, E-Comm is encouraging parents and caregivers to teach their children how and when to call 9-1-1. The new school year may bring new routines and greater independence. Whether that means walking to and from school on their own, taking public transit, heading to games or […]
Trail Air Cadets start new training year
On Sept. 16, the Trail Air Cadet squadron is starting its 76th training year. During the next 10 months, the cadets will learn about leadership, citizenship, aviation and physical fitness. Planned activities include learning about map and compass, a winter hike, two weekends of outdoor activities, flying in glider and powered aircraft, effective speaking, marksmanship, […]
Council Matters: Rossland City Council Meetings, September 8, 2026
Self-storage units officially allowed in the Downtown Commercial Zone; Working to continue the bear-proof dumpster service; Zoning approved for a new six-unit multi-family dwelling downtown; a new policy for murals; and a new trail running series this fall. PUBLIC HEARING on Zoning Amendment Bylaw # 2872: 6:00 PM Present: Mayor Andy Morel, and Councillors […]
Upcoming events at Rossland Museum
Golden City Days We’re thrilled to be taking part in another Rossland Golden City Days weekend of festivities! Downtown, look for our float in the parade and check out our booth at the Fall Fair! Here at the museum, we’ll join the celebrations with special open-by-donation days from 10 AM to 5 PM Saturday and […]
Record Ridge discharge permit should not be issued until health and environmental issues are resolved, SRRAC says
The Save Record Ridge Action Committee (SRRAC) is urging the BC government not to issue an Environmental Management Act Permit for the proposed Record Ridge mine until serious issues related to human health, air quality, water contamination, and environmental monitoring have been resolved. Among other things, the permit would allow discharges to the area’s air […]
Opinion: Tips for negotiating with someone untrustworthy
By Jean Poitras, Full professor in conflict management, HEC Montréal Every negotiation assumes that both sides will honour what they agreed to, or that someone else — a court, a regulator, a contracting authority — can compel them to make good on their commitments. That assumption breaks down more often than we’d like: an employer […]
A new business to help teachers in the West Kootenays
As former teachers, Jessie Morassut and Lauren Kessler know firsthand the need for a shift within the culture of teacher well-being. Moving away from toxic taglines like “do it for the kids” and “don’t smile until December”, and unclear expectations that can exist in work hours, these two are now stepping up to create and […]
Protecting our children: an opportunity to address hazardous speeding on Rossland streets
Correction: the original information gave the start time of this event as 1:00 PM — it is actually 1:30 PM. On September 8, 2026, Rosslanders can find out about how an ICBC program can help community members take action to curb speeding. Interested? Be at Rossland City Hall at 1:30 PM on September 8. Christine […]
OP/ED: Is rapid AI development a smart move?
We’ve been lulled into believing that all technological advancement is good — or at least inevitable. Of course, much depends on how we use and regulate it. Many of us remember pre-internet times. It was supposed to speed things up, to make life easier for everyone. But most people are working the same number of […]
DriveSmartBC: Do You Know All of BC's Road Signs?
Question: A while ago you wrote about the test that new drivers have to take to get their licence. I took the practice test and there were at least two road signs in it that I had never seen before. I’m worried that there are other signs I wouldn’t recognize and wonder if there is a […]
