As wildfire activity increases, government is encouraging everyone throughout BC to pre-register for Emergency Support Services (ESS) before an emergency occurs, regardless of where they live or how close they are to an active wildfire or other emergency event. Emergency Support Services (ESS) make it quicker and easier to receive support if you need to […]

Get ready to dance like there’s no one watching with Stubbs and the and Paris Pick and the Pricks at Music in the Dark. Presented by Trail & District Arts Council, as part of the Kootenay Savings Music in the Park series, this live music event happens on Friday, Aug. 7 from 7:30 to 10 […]

With approximately 90 wildfires burning across the province and nearly 10,000 people under Evacuation Alerts and Orders, United Way BC is calling on British Columbians to donate to its United for BC Wildfire Recovery Fund in support of communities affected. The fund provides assistance not only during emergencies, but throughout the months and years of […]

Rental housing in our region is hard to find.  Affordability is an added issue – and  the Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society (LCAHS) wants to help.  To do that, the Society first needs to gain a clearer and more up-to-date understanding of rental housing challenges in Rossland, Warfield, Trail, Montrose, Fruitvale, Areas A and B […]

  Effective at 12 noon Pacific Time on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Category 1 campfire will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District and the Selkirk Natural Resource District. This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. Anyone conducting a Category […]

The Kootenay Gallery of Art, History, and Science Society is thrilled to announce the selection of The Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative Inc. (MBAC), with Patkau Architects Inc., as the architectural design collaboration team, for its highly anticipated gallery relocation and renovation project. Following a rigorous Request for Proposals (RFP) process that drew submissions from top-tier […]

The City of Castlegar has received $158,215 through the Local Government Development Approvals Program administered by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) to support a new housing initiative focused on standardized housing designs, modular and prefabricated construction, and streamlined development approvals. The funding will support the City’s Infill Housing Program, which aims to make it […]

People in the Kootenays will have better access to locally produced food, while businesses and producers will benefit from new opportunities to reach more customers, thanks to provincial support for the Nakusp and Area Development Board’s Agri-food Alliance initiative. Through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP), the Province is providing almost $72,000 to […]

The Skills Centre has been a cornerstone of workforce development and poverty reduction in Trail since 1997. For nearly three decades, the organization has supported job seekers and equity-denied groups, including youth, women, newcomers, and individuals facing barriers to employment, through innovative training, education, and community programs. Over time, the Skills Centre evolved from delivering […]

Come out to the Rossland Museum for July 1st – we have an amazing line-up of activities, ceremony, community groups, cake, and live music from 11 am to 4 pm. Check out the games, crafts, and bouncy house fun, grab some food, and settle down to enjoy the show. The ceremony starts at noon, with […]