Play it safe when boating or swimming this summer. Our reservoirs can be enjoyable recreation destinations, but it’s important to practice common sense safety precautions. Because the water in our reservoirs is utilized for flood control and the production of electricity, reservoir water levels can rise or fall daily. Changing water levels can conceal submerged […]

** Applications are required prior to meeting kittens as they are being fostered in private family homes**    We will also give preference to those with another pet in the home to keep the kitten company when humans are at work or school. These  little girls are as sweet as sweet can be, but they […]

Following last week’s federal election, Neighbours United congratulates all newly elected Members of Parliament in the Kootenays, across British Columbia, and throughout Canada. We urge our elected leaders to work together across party lines to ensure all Canadians have access to clean air and water, a healthy environment, and a strong economy. By caring for […]

Comic Creators! Youth Comic Workshop Series with Erin Shuttleworth Unleash Your Inner Comic Artist! The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is thrilled to present a 3-Session Youth Comic Workshop Series with talented artist Erin Shuttleworth! If you love comics, drawing, and storytelling, this is your chance to bring your ideas to life on the page! […]

Teagan Kendrick named this year’s winner of the Michael Garteig Trophy as the BCHL’s Top Goaltender. Kendrick, from Spruce Grove, Alberta has played with Smoke Eaters for the past 3 seasons. Teagan had a strong 2024-25 regular season, playing 35 games and posting a record of 23-8-0 with .915 Save % and 2.69 goals against […]

Currently, the Genelle fire station is still officially scheduled for closure on June 25, 2025, but we will keep working to change this. Community efforts have made progress, and a decision on an extension is expected to be made on May 20 at the next RDKB East End Services Committee meeting. Volunteers will be canvassing door-to-door […]

After leading his team to the fourth-best record in the BCHL regular season, this year’s winner of the Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy for Coach of the Year is Trail Smoke Eaters General Manager & Head Coach, Tim Fragle. “I am incredibly honoured to receive this award, especially when you are chosen by your fellow coaching […]

Our civic duty doesn’t end at the ballot box. As increasing turmoil shook the world during our federal election, climate change all but disappeared from campaigns. That would be fine if the issue hadn’t been politicized such a degree. After all, you’d think all parties would favour resolving a crisis that threatens human wellbeing and […]

Seniors in B.C. will have better supports to age at home in their community with expanded and improved services as part of a five-year agreement with United Way BC for popular programs, such as Better at Home. “We are deeply committed to helping seniors remain in their own homes and in the communities they are […]

A message in the DriveSmartBC inbox observes that there is such an incredible shortage of common sense about the practicalities of driving, as well as so many people who seem unable to think clearly any more. You cannot get people to drive better just by saying “drive better”. I think the problem of poor driving […]