Nestled in the mountains, Rossland offers breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. Living in harmony with local wildlife is our goal. Many of us enjoy hiking, mountain biking or simply taking a walk in the woods, woods we share with black bears. Most black bears are wary of humans and tend to avoid us, they are […]

Following last week’s federal election, Neighbours United congratulates all newly elected Members of Parliament in the Kootenays, across British Columbia, and throughout Canada. We urge our elected leaders to work together across party lines to ensure all Canadians have access to clean air and water, a healthy environment, and a strong economy. By caring for […]

Comic Creators! Youth Comic Workshop Series with Erin Shuttleworth Unleash Your Inner Comic Artist! The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is thrilled to present a 3-Session Youth Comic Workshop Series with talented artist Erin Shuttleworth! If you love comics, drawing, and storytelling, this is your chance to bring your ideas to life on the page! […]

Teagan Kendrick named this year’s winner of the Michael Garteig Trophy as the BCHL’s Top Goaltender. Kendrick, from Spruce Grove, Alberta has played with Smoke Eaters for the past 3 seasons. Teagan had a strong 2024-25 regular season, playing 35 games and posting a record of 23-8-0 with .915 Save % and 2.69 goals against […]

The recently circulating petition to limit municipal spending in light of the 10% annual property tax increase to finance Rossland’s five-year capital plan invites a lot of discussion on how the municipality collects revenues to finance its infrastructure deficit. Several financing options for infrastructure deficits are available to municipalities: increase property tax rates (the mil […]

After leading his team to the fourth-best record in the BCHL regular season, this year’s winner of the Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy for Coach of the Year is Trail Smoke Eaters General Manager & Head Coach, Tim Fragle. “I am incredibly honoured to receive this award, especially when you are chosen by your fellow coaching […]

Our civic duty doesn’t end at the ballot box. As increasing turmoil shook the world during our federal election, climate change all but disappeared from campaigns. That would be fine if the issue hadn’t been politicized such a degree. After all, you’d think all parties would favour resolving a crisis that threatens human wellbeing and […]

Canada’s 45th federal election is over, with Liberal leader Mark Carney continuing in his role as Prime Minister at the head of a minority government, The Liberals won by a scant 2.4 per cent of the vote, capturing 43.7 per cent of the vote (8,510,084 votes, 169 seats) compared to the Conservative’s 41.3 per cent […]

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is proud to announce the 11 student-athletes and an official selected to receive league bursaries for the 2024-25 season. Each bursary is valued at $1,000 and will be applied towards post-secondary studies. These are the recipients from the Kootenay Conference. Logan Marsh – Game Official – Marsh will graduate from Selkirk Secondary […]

Get ready for an evening of epic stories, serious inspiration, and a whole lot of trail talk! We’re stoked to welcome Cindy Devine—world champion downhill mountain biker and absolute legend—for a ride through her incredible career, starting at 6 pm on Thursday, May 22at the Rossland Museum. Cindy will share how her active childhood laid the foundation for […]