While renovations continue at The Bailey Theatre, the Trail & District Arts Council wants to keep people entertained with the burlesque, cabaret, dream play “Josephine” at the Rossland Miners’ Hall on Oct. 11 - 12. “Josephine” is a one-woman biographical musical that combines cabaret, theatre, and dance to tell the...

“The last shall be first, and the first, last.”     -- Gospel of John Part one of this column is historical, part two is addressed to theory, and part three is focused on our present world order. Part One Afghanistan has fallen: geopolitics moves to the front burner, briefly As Canadians, Americans, and other NATO nations...

Police are asking residents to keep their eyes peeled for the bad egg(s) who vandalized a local home last weekend, according to Trail RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich "On Sept. 26, at 5:02 p.m. Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report about a residence that had been egged over the weekend in the 2600...

This fall we’re continuing to engage with our community to help inform strategic planning at Trail Operations. Given the ongoing challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic, our 2021 engagement is again taking place online. Through this engagement, we’re sharing some information regarding Trail Operations about which the community...

With cold-weather season approaching, drivers and vehicle owners are reminded that B.C.’s annual winter tire requirements are in effect. As of Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, winter tires are mandatory for all vehicles on most British Columbia highways to increase travel safety until spring. Winter tires are required for travel on: all...

Government is updating its K-12 education health and safety guidelines to require masks for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students.  “In-person learning is crucial for the social and educational well-being of students. The health and safety guidelines in our schools were developed under the guidance and direction of the Public...

Transportation will get greener in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) thanks to a $50,000 Active Transportation Network Planning Grant from the Province of BC. The funds, combined with a $50,000 contribution from the RDKB, will lead to the development of the Lower Columbia Rolling Green Ribbon (see image), a ...

An open letter to SOWK residents: Thank you to everyone that participated and voted in the 2021 Federal Election. Turnout across the country was lower than average so I thank you for taking the time to engage. Obviously, this election did not turn out how I wanted and I am disappointed and dismayed by the results. I am concerned...

On Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., join the Rossland Streamkeepers for a “WaterWalk” to celebrate the local watershed. This free, family friendly event is all about getting outside and exploring the Trail Creek watershed. You can start your WaterWalk at one of the three trailhead stations - in...

Imagine starting the 2021-2022 school year with an experience in the great outdoors. Following a tradition since 2016, the students of Seven Summits Centre for Learning began the school year with a retreat that promoted adventure and eliminated the electronics, hectic schedules, and conventional outlooks one typically associates...