An explosive Global News investigative report today says that the RCMP warned the former BC Liberal government about serious criminal activity infecting the province’s gaming sector. Former Crown prosecutor Sandy Garossino said the RCMP report “shreds the credibility” of former Solicitor General Rich Coleman’s explanation for...

Thanks to Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), things are looking up for people of all ages in our region.  Close to home, a CBT grant will help the Lower Columbia chapter of “Cycling Without Age” move closer to their goal of having electric-assist trishaws available in both Trail and Rossland.  The group will ...

The BC SPCA is urging British Columbians to support the inclusion of animals in the province’s Emergency Management Legislation.  The B.C. government is seeking input on modernizing the legislation until Jan. 31, 2020. “The devastating reports from Australia, where more than a billion animals are estimated to have died as a...

Dear Premier Horgan, On November 23/24, 2019, BC teachers and the NDP held meetings at the same venue in Victoria, BC. Over 200 teachers met on one side of a “steel-gate” and you, and 800 of your colleagues, met on the other side. Some of us assisted several of your most elderly delegates, with accessibility issues,...

The navigational lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam is currently closed for repairs to the floating guidewall which was damaged by the recent extreme weather. The floating guidewall is critical to ensure safe access into the lock from Arrow Lakes Reservoir. The navigational lock will remain closed until further notice. We ...

Reports from the RCMP: On January 11,  a resident on Thompson Avenue was angered by the speed of a passing truck and tossed a shovelful of snow at the truck. The truck driver was angered by the snow thrown at his truck, and stopped to express his rage. The two men exchanged a few punches.  The RCMP responded to a complaint ...

BC Hydro is notifying the public of changes to the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir in order to undertake repairs to the guidewall at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam: ·         At 12:30 p.m. today, Arrow flows were reduced from 1,784 cubic metres per second (63,000 cubic feet per second) to 1,642 cubic metres per second...

Rosy cheeks, toasting sandwiches by a crackling woodstove, snow-covered trees … and visiting with everyone else who has arrived under their own power.  The Rossland Range Recreation Site with its trails, snow routes, and collection of little day-use shelters has become very popular with skiers on various types of skis,...

At the end of 2019, Rick Jensen wrapped up seven years on Columbia Basin Trust’s Board of Directors, including four as Chair. The Trust thanks him for his dedication and meaningful contributions, which have impacted the lives of countless people in the region. “During his time with the Board, Rick was part of a period of...

Columbia River water levels could increase by as much as two feet this Friday and Saturday due to changes to the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir. The changes will be as follows: ·         At 7 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, the discharge rate will increase from approximately 1,388 cubic metres per second (49,000 cubic ...