The suicidal insanity of non-stop growth Growing economies, growing industry, growing cities, growing population, growing pollution… When does it stop? Our current economic system is obsessed with constant growth; everything must keep expanding — except for the natural systems on which our health and survival depend. Those are shrinking, destroyed by our obsession with growth. […]

A public hearing on zoning. Delving further into the budget … want lower taxes?  What services or amenities do you want your community to give up? Come to the Miners Hall on October 27 and let your Council know. Think the City has too many staff?  Check out the updated Corporate Workplan report to see […]

Join us Sunday, Oct. 26 from 1–4 p.m for a fang-tastic, family-friendly Halloween bash you won’t want to miss! Test your observation with a spooky scavenger hunt around the exhibits and get crafty with Halloween-themed activities. Dress to impress in your costume for a shot at winning our Best-Dressed Contest — the winner scores a […]

On Thursday, Oct. 9, at approximately 4:40 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of a physical altercation between two individuals at the intersection of Nevada Street and Dunn Crescent, in Rossland. One of the people involved later succumbed to their injuries in hospital. “The Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) is investigating, and is […]

Three young Rosslanders were recognized as outstanding contributors to their community in the “30 Under 30” awards, sponsored by Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) and Junior Chamber International (JCI).  Maya Provençal, Indea D’aigle and Justin Brogan received the awards at a ceremony in Kimberly on September 27. It was Justin Brogan, the numbers person – a […]

In my youth, I worked as a carpenter for eight years, helping build houses in London, Ontario, as a framer for my uncles’ company, Suzuki Brothers Construction. A framer constructs the foundation and skeleton of a house. I would build the forms for the footings and foundation, mix and pour the concrete and, after the […]

The long-awaited Unicorn Childcare Centre is moving forward with construction, marking a significant step toward addressing childcare needs in the City of Trail. “This project has been years in the making,” said Mayor Colleen Jones. “We’re thrilled to see it come to life and to know that families in our region will soon have access […]

“An Elder generally has longstanding recognition in their community and is well-respected for their actions, words, and character. Elder is not a self-designated term for individuals wishing to share cultural knowledge or teachings. “Elders are recognized for their contributions within the community and experience in sharing knowledge and tradition. A process is essential to support […]

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is thrilled to announce that residents can now take home a product of their own composting efforts. For the first time, finished compost from the Grand Forks composting facility — along with compost returned from the Regional District of Central Kootenay for east-side communities — is available for […]

Dear editor, I’ve seen how the housing crisis has deeply affected our community. More and more people are being pushed into homelessness, and it feels like everyone is falling behind. We have to turn things around, and we have an opportunity in front of us with the upcoming federal budget on November 4th. The only […]