A fundamental piece of Castlegar heritage will once again be accessible to the public after this weekend’s grand re-opening of the Brilliant Suspension Bridge. The bridge stands as testament to the pioneering spirit of the region’s early settlers – and as a symbol of the hopes, dreams and strategies that will guide the region’s future. […]

Friday saw Castlegar RCMP executing a search warrant on a residence in Blueberry, where they seized just under 600 marijuana plants, “in various stages of growth”, according to RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. She said the entire basement had been converted to accomodate the grow operation. “For this area, it’s quite a big operation, and a fairly sophisticated […]

An unexpected turn of events took the wind out of the sails of the many people prepared to continue the fight for the survival of their small school. At School District 51’s meeting of the Board of Trustees last Tuesday, May 11, trustees unanimously voted to stop the Beaverdell school closure consultation process, but voted […]

How important is a sparkling green lawn, and is it worth using chemicals to get that result? That question among others will come before Rossland council on Monday February 8th when a proposed bylaw to ban the use of cosmetic pesticides will be on the table. Cosmetic pesticides are typically classified as chemical pesticides...

Out There is a column for the Telegraph that focuses on adventures outside of the Mountain Kingdom [editor's note: is there anything beyond Wedding Cake corner and the Nancy Green Junction? We've all heard the rumours, but I thought they were just rural myths...] Without sounding too Star Trek-like, our mission is to seek out...

This year’s Under 19 Film Festival, presented by the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture, had a Hollywood feel and hometown representation. Over 100 people came out to Rossland’s Miners' Hall to check out the great films by talented young film makers from all over the West Kootenays. While the fest had some adult help it ...

The second phase of the renovation project to refurbish the Miners' Hall that got started last year is just about to wrap up. Following last year’s kitchen renovation, the most recent project focused on accessibility and the entrance to the old building. Coordinated by the Rossland Council of Arts and Culture, the $20,000...

Should taxpayers' dollars be used to support an individual’s personal goals and endeavours? More specifically should city tax payer dollars be used to support an Olympic athlete’s quest for medals? Looking at the situation from another direction--is supporting an Olympic athlete with taxpayer dollars from that athlete’s...

What would happen if a lightning strike, errant cigarette butt or careless campfire sparked a fire that got out of control and threatened Rossland? If you had asked City Hall that question a year or even a month ago, you would have likely gotten some surprised faces or shoulder shrugs for answers. “We’ve always had one...

Bear Aware is pleased to announce the installation of eight bear proof garbage cans in Trail and two in Rossland. The steel cans were purchased by Bear Aware with a grant from the Provincial Bear Smart program. One can was purchased by Teck.   The bear-proof cans are similar to the receptacles now seen at many BC Parks...