Police are asking for public assistance in locating a man with an arrest warrant out of Kamloops. In a press release Wednesday, RCMP said James Andrew Wessel, 25 years old, has an unendorsed warrant related to offences including forcible confinement, uttering threats, assault causing bodily harm, assault by choking, and failure to comply with release […]

A survey launched by the Office of the Seniors Advocate found 84 per cent of 9,200 respondents believe ageism is an issue in B.C. and 54 per cent reported being directly impacted by ageism. In November and December 2024, the Office of the Seniors Advocate asked British Columbians of all ages to share their perceptions […]

CMAW Canada Training Society is proud to announce the receipt of nearly $3 million in funding from the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy. This funding marks a significant milestone in the organization’s efforts to broaden trades training opportunities, foster inclusivity, and address the critical shortage of skilled tradespeople in Western Canada. As part of […]

REGISTER BY MONDAY TO BECOME A VENUE! This year’s Columbia Basin Culture Tour is certain to be great, as always, and we hope to include you in the list of amazing venues. So plan to register ASAP! The final deadline to register is Monday, March 31, 2025, at the affordable rate of $60. The tour takes place: August 9 […]

The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has reached out to the Minister of Labour, requesting the appointment of a Special Mediator to help resolve the ongoing strike between Western Pacific Marine (WPM) and BCGEU ferry workers in the Kootenay region. The strike, now in its fifth month, is impacting workers hoping to reach a fair […]

A new court means more opportunities to play The sport of pickleball is gaining momentum across the Columbia Basin. Over the past five years, new courts have been built in communities such as Oasis, Montrose, Genelle and now, Fruitvale. With support from Columbia Basin Trust, these communities are expanding recreational opportunities to encourage healthy, active […]

Rossland skier Lesley Beatson made an impressive come-back representing Canada at the Masters World Cup of cross-country skiing in Klosters, Switzerland, March 9-15, 2025. Despite warm and extremely challenging conditions, Beatson finished in third place in the 20-km skate-ski event and just missed the podium by a hair in the 10-km skate, finishing 1/100 of […]

Rossland Recollections with Roly Worsfold: The Olaus Story Late November 1894, a Norwegian man arrived in Rossland. His arrival wasn’t remarkable – miners were pouring into town in the thousands to seek their fortune in the gold mines of Red Mountain. But this man would go on to have a bigger impact on our town […]

Police were called by the manager of a grocery store on Friday morning where an unidentified man was seen swapping white and brown eggs between their cartons. When confronted by staff, the man left without a word, leaving his motives a mystery. Officers were sent photographs of the suspect but were unable to crack the […]

There is nothing like a near miss or collision to focus your mind on road safety. I often hear from people hoping to enlist my help in solving their issue. Requests have ranged from posting lower speed limits to constructing left turn lanes recently. Most people have already tried something on their own and are […]