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An invitation: attend the free torchlighting ceremony, November 20

Excitement is building as the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games Board announces two major milestones in the countdown to the Games: a community Torchlighting Ceremony and the official unveiling of the event’s new branding. The Torchlighting Ceremony will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Trail Memorial Centre gymnasium, marking the 100-day countdown to […]

Two cadets and one officer recognized with awards for member of 531 Squadron

At the recent Command Officer’s parade of 531 City of Tail Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, three members of the squadron were recognized with awards. Flight Sergeant Ryden Wahl was present with the Air Cadet Long Service medal which recognizes cadets who have completed four years with the Air Cadet Program. The medal was presented […]

Struggling with closure? Some things to try

By Chantal M. Boucher, University of Windsor We all want closure. A breakup, a sudden job loss, or the death of someone we love can leave us desperate for answers. Wars, natural disasters and shared tragedies stir the same kind of longing. Our need for closure runs so deep, it’s echoed everywhere — in movies, […]

Editorial: BC Conservatives table bill to undo NDP's pipeline tax gift

BC’s NDP government has proposed that pipelines shouldn’t have to pay municipal property taxes at the same rate as other landowners. The other taxpayers in municipalities with pipelines would see increases in their tax bill, to  make up the difference in the amount of money required to continue providing services and amenities. According to the […]

RDCK explores second indoor ice rink and walking track for Complex

The Castlegar & District Recreation Commission is in the planning stages for a potential secondary indoor arena and walking track at the Castlegar & District Community Complex. Since June, staff have been reviewing current bylaws, developing funding models, and working with HCMA Architecture + Design to create concept designs and cost estimates for the proposed […]

Op/Ed: End BC's great water give-away

By: Living Lakes Canada Living Lakes Canada is joining communities across British Columbia in calling on the Province to modernize outdated industrial water rates and reinvest new revenues in watershed security. The BC Watershed Security Coalition’s new report, Modernizing Industrial Water Rates in BC: Ending the Great Water Giveaway, shows that British Columbia has some […]

BC Ministry of Mines grants West High Yield a permit for Record Ridge mine

The Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals has approved West High Yield (WHY) Resources’ mining permit for an open-pit magnesium mine on Record Ridge. The government’s new release states, “The project underwent a thorough regulatory review to assess potential effects such as noise and dust. The company must implement comprehensive mitigation measures, including noise controls, […]

Celebrating Rossland's Ski Patrol, past and present

By Sparky Steeves On Saturday, September 20, The Red Mountain Ski Patrol hosted an historic event bringing together Red Mountain Ski Patrollers past, present and perhaps even future.  The ski patrol community was welcomed to the Rossland Lion’s Park Campground for a potluck barbecue feast featuring guest speakers and live music. The primary goal of […]

Op/Ed: After the Pope's Apology - What we still need for Truth and Reconciliation

             By Tiffany Dionne Prete As we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it is relevant to remember the late Pope Francis. As the first Latin American and Jesuit Pope, his leadership was marked by efforts to face difficult issues, including those affecting Indigenous Peoples in Canada. One of […]

Trail Museum & Archives and Teck Trail Operations Announce Digital Collection

 The Trail Museum & Archives and Teck Trail Operations are pleased to announce online access to the famed Cominco Magazine, a cherished publication of the Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company of Canada, Ltd. First issued in February 1940, the Cominco Magazine was published until 1971 and remains a valuable record of company operations, staffing, and culture. “The Trail […]