Sharing the road with aggressive or unsafe drivers can be both upsetting and dangerous. One common hazard is being involved in an unsafe pass, whether it’s on a two-lane highway, during heavy traffic, or in poor weather conditions. Staying calm and making smart, defensive choices in these situations can help you stay safe and avoid […]

April Speaker Series with Richard McCrea: Honeybees & Other Pollinators Join us for a fascinating journey into the world of Honeybees & Other Pollinators with biologist Richard McCrea at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, at 6 pm on Thursday, April 24th. With decades of experience in life sciences—including ecology, entomology, botany, and palynology—Richard brings a deep appreciation and personal […]

Patients across Interior Health (IH) will soon benefit from less invasive surgery as Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) introduces leading-edge Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) technology for minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopic tools will be connected to a surgeon-controlled robot, providing three-dimensional (3D) visualization and enhanced range of motion and control. “When someone goes for surgery, it can be a stressful […]

Fruit trees are wonderful, aren’t they? Especially during these times of high food costs, we like to be able to pick our own fruit. While we enjoy our gardening efforts, we must also be Bear Smart. Wise fruit tree management is critical for keeping bears wild by stopping them from foraging in town. During the […]

Editor: This federal election is the most significant in decades.  The outcome could determine our sovereignty, our path forward to mitigating climate change and strengthening democratic public institutions. Right now it seems that we have the pro-Conservative camp that focuses on the past and others who look toward a sustainable future that transitions away from […]

Submitted by a group of Rossland Summit School parents As Canadians, children across the country are offered education in Canada’s two official languages – English and French. In School District 20 (SD20), there is a Late French Immersion (LFI) program available at Rossland Summit School. This program is currently limited to a select number of […]

The first quarter results from the Trail and District RCMP detachment are now available, and look very similar to the stats from the same quarter in 2024, with mental health calls taking up a large portion of police resources.. 27 assaults; 4 sexual offences; 1 theft of vehicles; 6 break and enters; 3 theft from […]

On Monday, March 10, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a 66-year-old Trail woman who was defrauded of $8,800 after investing in cryptocurrency through a publicly available website,” according to RCMP Sht. Mike Wicentowich. “The woman was encouraged by the website to keep investing until the total amount of […]

Trail and Greater District RCMP wants to identify the man in this photograph who may be involved in the assault that occurred on March, 2025, at the Beaver Valley Arena, in Fruitvale, according to RCMP Sgt. Wike Wicentowich.. ;The man is described as approximately 50-year-old, Caucasian, heavy build, with gray hair and a mustache, and […]

Trail Arts Council presents “The Knitting Pilgrim” a multidisciplinary one-person play on Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre in Trail. Using storytelling, image projection and a one-of-a-kind textile installation called “Stitched Glass”. Hand-knit by Kirk Dunn, Stitched Glass is a triptych of large panels, designed in the style of stained-glass windows, […]