Shambhala organizers hoping to educate patrons on dangers of fentanyl as Music Festival opens
As the Shambhala Music Festival kicks off its 18th event this week, organizations like the Aids Network Outreach & Support Society (ANKORS) are doing their best to educate attendees about the dangers of drugs like fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is often falsely sold under brand name narcotics labels like ...
'Tragically Hip' Screening - to Fund Brain Cancer Research
Dear Editor, The Canadian Cancer Society is partnering with venues across Canada to host live screenings of The Tragically Hip’s concert in Kingston, Ont., on August 20. The Royal Theatre in Trail, the Element Club Bar & Grill in Castlegar and the Civic Theatre in Nelson are among the venues broadcasting the concert to ...
Traffic Routes: What's Open When at Washington Street
As the Washington Street project progresses, vehicle traffic, pedestrians and bicycles must all adapt to temporary road closures. Here's the latest update on where you can go and when: Washington Street is closed from First Avenue to Sixth Avenue. On August 3 to August 6, Second Avenue is closed at Washington Street. On...
Rebels solidifying fall line-up under new leadership
New Castlegar Rebels head coach and general manager Bill Rotheisler has had a busy couple of weeks since taking control of the Castlegar Rebels. The team is pleased to announce they’ve acquired the playing rights to 20-year-old Logan Styler from the Creston Valley Thunder Cats. In exchange, the Thunder Cats receive the playing rights to […]
Smoke from U.S. wildfires drifting into southern B.C.
The smoke that’s currently visible in many areas of the Southeast Fire Centre is originating from several wildfires burning in Idaho and Washington State. Depending on wind patterns, smoke can travel long distances. The communities of Trail, Rossland, Castlegar, Nelson, Cranbrook, Creston (and surrounding areas) will continue...
Castlegar and Rossland receive BikeBC grants
Twenty-three communities throughout B.C., including Castlegar and Rossland, will receive more than $6.5 million in funding for 25 projects to expand and build cycling lanes, trails and paths for cyclists and pedestrians. Castlegar will be receiving $79,679 for its Bridge to Bridge Multi-Use Pathway, while Rossland will receive...
Calling All Foodies -- 12 Short Films on Our Favorite Topic(s)
On Thursday, August 11, Rossland foodies and gardeners can learn even more about food and growing it at home. A "Foodie Film Festival" from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm will show a dozen short films on various related topics such as Mobile Greenhouses and Growing Good Bugs and Seed Farming. How can we resist? Admission is by ...
Smoke from US wildfires funnelling up into valley
The smoke that’s currently visible in many areas of the Southeast Fire Centre is originating from several wildfires burning in Idaho and Washington State. Depending on wind patterns, smoke can travel long distances. The communities of Trail, Rossland, Castlegar, Nelson, Cranbrook, Creston (and surrounding areas) will continue to experience smoky conditions so long as the […]
'Night at the Museum' in Rossland to feature Dr. Gavin Hanke of the Royal BC Museum in Victoria
"Night at the Museum" on August 10, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, will feature Dr. Gavin Hanke of the Royal Museum of BC, and the opportunity to speak with him informally. He will have with him some exhibits -- and a vast store of knowledge on vertebrates: that's all the creatures with backbones, though he doesn't include humans ...
COLUMN: 6 Ways to Help Your Child Learn
School and learning are among the most life changing events in a person’s life, so why not maximize your child’s experience? It is so important to solve WHY a child is having a hard time focusing or concentrating, is confused or overly rebellious, quarrelsome, bored or any other behavior not appropriate for their age....
