RDKB FireSmart hosts Family-Friendly Community Event
Residents from across the Beaver Valley, Rossland, Trail, Genelle and beyond are invited to come along, bring the family, and take simple steps toward wildfire preparedness at the upcoming “Get FireSmart” community event on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Montrose Community Park. The free event, hosted by the RDKB FireSmart team, […]
Council Matters: Rossland City Council Meetings, April 20, 2026
Public Consultation: 4:30 PM This consultation is dedicated to providing more information for, and hearing input from, residents on the 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan. The earlier opportunities to hear about the anticipated costs of keeping Rossland operating with current or slightly lower levels of service began last year, at the August 11 Council meeting […]
SRRAC defeats two court challenges by WHY after winning an injunction
With files from the Save Record Ridge Action Committee (SRRAC) The first case: WHY challenged the right of the Sinixt to participate in the upcoming judicial review. Details below. A procedural hearing was held on Tuesday, April 14 at the Rossland Courthouse ahead of a judicial review scheduled for May. That review will examine the […]
An unforgettable and hilarious one man comedy circus show for the whole family
The Trail & District Arts Council and Rossland Council for Arts and Culture present Circus Incognitus, a one-man circus comedy show from Jamie Adkins, on Friday, April 24 at 6 pm in The Bailey Theatre as part of the TECK Family Series. Enchanter of almost nothing, juggler of almost everything, Jamie Adkins performs astonishing and wacky […]
RMDC: Rosslander swims English Channel, tells her story
April Speaker Series with Aerin Bowers: Swimming the English Channel At 2:30 a.m. on June 29, 2025, Rosslander Aerin Bowers set out to swim the English Channel. Sixteen hours and 33 minutes later, she walked onto a beach in France. The marathon feat was a culmination of a dream — and years of training. Come […]
Taxpayer alert: Final Public Consultation on the City's Financial Plan
At 4:3o on Monday, April 20, at Rossland City Hall, citizens have a final opportunity to learn more about and provide input on the City’s draft 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan. The Plan is available on the City’s website for all who want to learn more about where all those tax dollars go, and why. […]
Rossland: Celebrate Earth Week with Free Community Events
Real people, real change. Our community is proof that it’s possible. The Rossland Sustainability Commission invites the community to take part in Earth Week celebrations from April 21–25, with a lively series of events focused on learning, connection, and local climate action. Rooted in the belief that small, local actions can drive meaningful change, Earth […]
Column: Wars and Humankind, Living and Dying
“We’re fighting wars. We can’t take care of daycare. You can’t do it… We have to take care of one thing: military protection.” — President D. J. Trump, USA “It takes money to kill bad guys.” — Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of War “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back […]
Column: Birds and insects are disappearing. That should concern us all.
Rachel Carson’s 1962 book Silent Spring should have been a wakeup call to the world. It opened my eyes — and it’s a big part of the reason I started questioning my career in genetics and decided to devote my life to environmental causes. It exposed the limitations of reductionist Western science and showed how […]
Smoke Eaters at Salmon Arm Game Four in playoff action
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks now have a significant playoff lead after defeating the Trail Smoke Eaters 4-3 in Game 3 of their BCHL Interior West series last night. The winning goal came from Silverback Landon Mackie in a power play during the last 24 seconds of the third period. This gives the Silverbacks a commanding […]
