Smokettes doing good works and gearing up to do more
For this Christmas season, the Smokettes raised funds and gave them to help feed local people. The Rossland Firemans’ Christmas Hamper fund received $500 from the Smokettes, and the Rossland Food Bank also received $500. The Smokettes gave the Trail United Church Food Bank $1000. And now, the team is seeking donors for its next […]
Trail youth shoots self in firearm incident
On Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at 4:11 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer investigated an incident in which a 17-year-old youth had shot himself in the finger and required medical treatment at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, according to Trail RCMP NC/oic Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The youth said that he […]
Column: Political Power and Justin Trudeau
Arc of the Cognizant CCIII The winter of Canadian discontent: alas, politics to end a year “Now is the winter of our discontent / Made glorious summer by this sun [or son] of York”. — Wm. Shakespeare, Richard III “Sunny ways, my friends, sunny ways. This is what positive politics can do.” — Justin Trudeau, […]
From the Hill: 2024 in Review
As 2024 draws to a close, I want to reflect on the past year and celebrate the significant achievements made in Ottawa this year in improving the lives of Canadians. As many Canadians struggle with finding homes and affording to buy groceries, my NDP colleagues and I have been focussed on helping those who truly […]
K.A.A.P.'s Adorable Adoptables: Sully and Sioxsie
Adoption Category: KAAP ADOPTION KAAP ID#: 2807 and 2808 Date Listed: December 14, 2024 Age: born approx end of August 2024 Sex: Female and Male Breed: dmh black and tabby Size: Small Spayed/Neutered: No Location: Winlaw Contact Name: KAAP Contact Email: contact@kaap.ca Contact Number: 250-365-1004 ** Applications are required prior to meeting our foster animals […]
Desabrais, Murray & Jessey named 3 Stars
JP Desabrais (Williams Lake Mustangs), Evan Murray (Quesnel River Rush) and Alex Jessey (Williams Lake Mustangs) have been selected as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Dec. 22/24. Desabrais – Top Forward – The Red Earth Creek, Alta., native had five goals and six points in two games for […]
DriveSmartBC: No one will solve my problem
What happened the last time that you decided to deal with a road safety problem? Were you successful in your quest? Were your views taken “for information purposes?” Did you get sucked into the whirlpool of “that’s not my job” or worse still, ignored completely? As taxpayers, we expect the appropriate level of government or […]
Canada Post Media Advisory: Red delivery service alert issued for Trail and Castlegar
Canada Post has issued today a red delivery service alert for Trail and Castlegar due to inclement weather and snow. A red service alert means that we are suspending delivery for the day and not sending our delivery agents out or recalling them. Delivery will resume once conditions improve and it’s safe to do so. […]
An Engaging Snapshot of Life in Rural British Columbia
Digging into a sizable variety of data indicators from across the Columbia Basin-Boundary region, the latest report by Selkirk Innovates pulls together a collection of vital information that helps inform rural residents about where we have been and can help inform where we are going. The State of the Basin Snapshot Report 2023 is an illustrative short […]
Upcoming Rossland Museum Events
Digitization Workshop: Do you have old family photos you want to digitize? We can help with that! The first workshop of the new year is all about digitization! Whether you are looking to digitize your family photographs, some unknown negatives, or your grandmother’s letters, this is the workshop for you. For this session, book a 1-hour appointment […]
