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Woodcarving symposium in Rossland

Rossland’s first Wood Carving Symposium is September 11-13. This unique event brings three local artists to downtown Rossland where three new wooden sculptures will be created for Centennial Trail. The sculptures will be carved live so the community can witness the process,  from concept through to fruition. The ...

Remains of missing Wilmer man found by Columbia Valley RCMP

The search for a missing Wilmer man ended today in tragedy following the discovery of his remains. Martin Baker was last seen on Sept. 2, 2020, when he departed his Wilmer home with his Pitbull cross Rusty for a walk. Concerned for his well-being, RCMP launched a search and activated Search and Rescue crews, who scoured the...

Important information for BC renters during COVID-19 times

British Columbia’s maximum annual allowable rent increase for 2021 is set at 1.4%, which is less than half of what it would have been prior to changes made by the Province in 2018. Prior to that change, the previous government allowed rent increases to be the rate of inflation, plus an additional 2%. By removing […]

Columbia River levels to rise by roughly 2.5 feet Friday

BC Hydro is advising the public of changes to the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir that will take place on Friday, Sept. 4:     Date Time Change From To Friday, September 4  7:30 a.m. ↑ 1,416 m3/s 50,000 ft3/s 1,557 m3/s 55,000 ft3/s   8:30 a.m. ↑ 1,557 m3/s 55,000 ft3/s 1,699 m3/s 60,000 ft3/s   9:30 a.m. ↑ 1,699...

Angst over school opening?

School opening:  Parents of school children have been kept well-informed by their local school districts and schools, but many others have been wondering about the safety of our community’s children and all those who interact with them.  Many parents are concerned, as well, that the increase in potential exposure by way of ...

'Pirate' trails a problem on Deerpark Hill

Rossland, BC.  Teck is reminding all users of the Deerpark Hill area, located on Teck lands, that unauthorized trail-building and unauthorized off-road vehicle use is strictly prohibited in the area.  Rossland is a popular spot for recreationalists using authorized trails. Unfortunately, there has been unauthorized...

The new Emergency Department at KBRH is open for service

Effective Tuesday, September 1, people who live in the Kootenay Boundary region can now access the updated emergency department (ED) at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail.  “I am pleased to see this portion of renovations at KBRH open to patients. The emergency department and electrical redevelopment...

Interior Health declares Kelowna cluster over; new cases spike to 294 from weekend provincially

As the COVID-19 numbers in BC continue to rise, Interior Health has seen only marginal increases and recently declared the Kelowna cluster over after cases per week remained low for four weeks. In an emailed statement, Medical Health Officer Dr. Sivina Mema said IH would like to thank local elected officials, businesses, residents and visitors […]

Winter is coming; Garry Camozzi's home needs a new home

At the January 20, 2020, meeting of Rossland City Council, a generous and caring Rossland resident asked the City for permission to keep a 24-foot-long by 10-foot-wide trailer that was parked on his property (and partly on the city boulevard) in place for  the remainder of the winter season, to give otherwise homeless Rosslander...

Crews continue to battle Talbot Creek Wildfire

 The Talbot Creek Wildfire, which has grown to an estimated size of 323 hectares, experienced minimal growth overnight Wednesday the BC Wildfire Service website said. “The minimal growth occurred within control lines,” BC Wildfire Service said. “This fire continues to produce smoke and is highly visible from the Slocan Valley as well as surrounding communities.” […]

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