Where There’s Smoke, There’s Training: KBRFR’s New Live Fire Facility
The Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue (KBRFR) is proud to announce that its new fire training centre at 801 Rossland is now fully operational. Community members may have noticed smoke pouring from the doors and windows during weekly practice nights — a clear sign that firefighters are gaining essential, hands-on experience in realistic training scenarios. […]
Celebrating Rossland's pool and its 93rd birthday
On Friday, August 22, the Rossland Heritage Pool Society celebrated Rossland Pool’s 93rd Birthday; ours is the oldest continuously operating outdoor pool in BC.* The community came out to support the pool and many enjoyed the toonie swim put on by Out of the Cellar. After 93 years, the pool is suffering from old age […]
CBT reports $76.1 million in benefits to the region; residents invited to community AGM & BBQ
Columbia Basin Trust has released its Annual Service Plan Report. In 2024/25, the Trust generated $101 million in revenues from its investments in hydropower, commercial real estate and other holdings, enabling the Trust to deliver $76.1 million in direct benefits to Basin residents through more than 2,670 projects across 56 active programs. This included: $58.1 […]
Indecent exposure prompts police investigation
On Aug. 28 at 9:50 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a man who allegedly exposed himself to a victim in a campground near Champion Lakes Road, in Fruitvale. The man allegedly approached the victim in a campsite, pulled down his pants, and engaged in an indecent act. […]
School zones back in effect, drivers/students need to put safety first
Trail RCMP is reminding drivers that the 2025/206 school year has officially begun and speed limits in school zones are now in effect. Here are some tips for drivers and parents to make sure children get a safe start to the year. Tips for drivers: Every school day, unless otherwise posted, a 30 km/h speed […]
Upcoming Museum Event
Arts & Culture Festival Join us on the Museum lawn for LIVE MUSIC and lots of fun for the whole family at our annual Arts & Culture Festival! In partnership with the Rossland IncrEdible Market, we’ll be featuring Kootenay artisans, vendors, and food trucks! Check out our website for the whole schedule, which includes performances by: TruckVanCar […]
Art Sale -- to raise funds for legal challenge to EAO decision on Record Ridge mine proposal
The Save Record Ridge Action Committee (SRRAC) is persevering in its work to challenge any easy “yes” decision for a permit that would allow the controversial open-pit mine on Record Ridge to proceed. Currently, those efforts are focused on seeking a judicial review of the Environmental Assessment Office’s decision to not require an environmental assessment […]
Help keep bears (and humans) safe
By Nancy Bulman and Cindy Loukras Local black bears are currently descending from cooler elevations to pack on winter fat. The Rossland Bear Smart Task Force wants to help both the bears and you. During August and September, our lovely climate allows for prime fruit ripening — the delicious fruit is excellent for fresh eating, […]
Interior Health reminds parents about the importance of measles immunizations
Statement from medical health officer Dr. Sanaz Vaseghi: Interior Health is reminding parents and families to take steps to protect their children and themselves as kids prepare to go back to school. As children return to school, they are spending more time indoors and interacting closely with others, which increases the risk of exposure to […]
Newsletter from MLA Morissette
More than 3,000 new student seats opening in B.C. As families prepare to send kids back to school in September, new schools and additions are opening in several growing communities, with thousands more spaces under construction throughout British Columbia. In Trail, the new Glenmerry Elementary is a full replacement school built at expanded capacity, adding 165 new […]
