Where There’s Smoke, There’s Training: KBRFR’s New Live Fire Facility
The Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue (KBRFR) is proud to announce that its new fire training centre at 801 Rossland is now fully operational. Community members may have noticed smoke pouring from the doors and windows during weekly practice nights — a clear sign that firefighters are gaining essential, hands-on experience in realistic training scenarios. […]
DriveSmartBC: Using Electric Dirt Bikes
Give them an inch and they’ll take a mile. Since B.C. has allowed new motorized forms of transportation to use the roads people have pushed the limit even further, perhaps by thinking that if it is battery powered, it must be OK. Electric dirt bikes are one recent example of this. Apparently this is a […]
Celebrating Rossland's pool and its 93rd birthday
On Friday, August 22, the Rossland Heritage Pool Society celebrated Rossland Pool’s 93rd Birthday; ours is the oldest continuously operating outdoor pool in BC.* The community came out to support the pool and many enjoyed the toonie swim put on by Out of the Cellar. After 93 years, the pool is suffering from old age […]
CBT reports $76.1 million in benefits to the region; residents invited to community AGM & BBQ
Columbia Basin Trust has released its Annual Service Plan Report. In 2024/25, the Trust generated $101 million in revenues from its investments in hydropower, commercial real estate and other holdings, enabling the Trust to deliver $76.1 million in direct benefits to Basin residents through more than 2,670 projects across 56 active programs. This included: $58.1 […]
Two Trail men found dead after two separate incidents on Aug. 28/29
On Sunday, Aug. 28, at 12:42 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer and BC Emergency Health Services responded to a report of an unconscious 64-year-old Trail man inside a vehicle in a parking lot in the 1100 block of Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The man did not exhibit any […]
Indecent exposure prompts police investigation
On Aug. 28 at 9:50 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a man who allegedly exposed himself to a victim in a campground near Champion Lakes Road, in Fruitvale. The man allegedly approached the victim in a campsite, pulled down his pants, and engaged in an indecent act. […]
School zones back in effect, drivers/students need to put safety first
Trail RCMP is reminding drivers that the 2025/206 school year has officially begun and speed limits in school zones are now in effect. Here are some tips for drivers and parents to make sure children get a safe start to the year. Tips for drivers: Every school day, unless otherwise posted, a 30 km/h speed […]
Upcoming Museum Event
Arts & Culture Festival Join us on the Museum lawn for LIVE MUSIC and lots of fun for the whole family at our annual Arts & Culture Festival! In partnership with the Rossland IncrEdible Market, we’ll be featuring Kootenay artisans, vendors, and food trucks! Check out our website for the whole schedule, which includes performances by: TruckVanCar […]
Campbell River RCMP warn of ICBC text scam
In recent days, multiple community members have reported to the Campbell River RCMP that they have received a text from ICBC that tells them that they have unpaid tickets. The texts advise that if the fines remain unpaid that service will be discontinued or licenses suspended. These texts are completely fraudulent and appear to have […]
Split the Pot Lottery: BC's Newest Charity Lottery is Back
Split the Pot lottery has been raising money for charities across the province AND awarding life-changing cash to winners for two months now with no sign of stopping. This month, the Jackpot is guaranteed at a minimum of $100,000 once more. For two months in a row, the lottery has passed that guaranteed minimum thanks […]
