On Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, Castlegar RCMP received a report that male had pointed a loaded firearm at a female acquaintance while in a residence located in the  500 block of 201 Ave., south of Castlegar, according to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. Taylor said the victim and witness fled the residence, contacting police. “Castlegar RCMP […]

The United Steelworkers union (USW) is expressing cautious optimism over a proposed merger of mining giants Teck Resources and Anglo American that will affect over 2,500 USW members at the Highland Valley Copper mine and the Trail Smelting Operations in British Columbia. “In announcing this proposed merger, statements by executives from Teck Resources and Anglo […]

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) and Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) announce they have reached an agreement to combine the two companies in a merger of equals (“the Merger”) to form the Anglo Teck group (“Anglo Teck”), a global critical minerals champion and top five global copper producer, headquartered in […]

Most people worldwide want action on climate change. A significant majority would even be willing to give up some of their income to help. You wouldn’t learn that from most mainstream media or politicians. A 2024 survey of 130,000 people in 125 countries, published in Nature Climate Change, found 89 per cent want “intensified political […]

September Speaker Series: The Muskwa Expedition with Don Vockeroth and Craig McCallum Don’t miss it! We are so excited to host mountaineering pioneers Don Vockeroth & Craig McCallum for a Speaker Series event. Come out to the Rossland Museum at 6 pm on Thursday, September 18th for the thrilling tale of their 1998 Muskwa Expedition. […]

The reopening of the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre’s main pool and whirlpool, originally scheduled for Monday, September 8, has been delayed due to the unexpected failure of critical mechanical equipment during system startup. There is currently no confirmed timeline for reopening. Community patience is greatly appreciated while the issue is being addressed. Updates will […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]