The City of Rossland is proud to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Remi and Jasmine Drolet, two remarkable local, Black Jack Ski Club athletes who will be representing Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina later this week. This brother-sister duo earned their place on Team Canada’s Cross‑Country Ski Team late last year and are currently training together as […]

I kicked off 2026 by visiting local shops and meeting with business owners throughout our communities. We’re fortunate to have such a diverse range of businesses offering excellent products and services. Thank you to all the shops that welcomed us in and took the time to share about their work and the challenges they’re facing. […]

The Trail & District Arts Council presents Canada’s preeminent classical touring ballet company Ballet Jörgen with their update of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at The Bailey Theatre on Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 pm as part of the Performing Arts Trail series. William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of his most beloved comedies. […]

Construction begins today on the new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail, marking a major milestone in strengthening medical imaging and diagnostic services for people across the Kootenay Boundary region. “Investing in modern health-care infrastructure is essential to making sure communities across British Columbia have access to the […]

The Trail Smoke Eaters have acquired 2006-born defenseman Cole Hutchinson from the Chilliwack Chiefs in exchange for future considerations. Hutchinson, a 19-year-old right-shot defenseman from East Lansing, Michigan, recorded four goals and six assists for 10 points in 33 games with the Chiefs this season. “With recent changes to our defensive group, we were looking […]

On Jan. 27, 2026, at approximately 8:12 p.m., Trail RCMP responded to a safety alarm at a local gas station in Trail, according to RCMP  Cpl. Brett Urano. “A man had reportedly entered the store armed with a knife, demanded money, and fled on foot after obtaining cash from the till,” Urano said. He said […]

KBRFR responded to a fire alarm early Tuesday morning at the Community Inclusion Centre located at 1458 Bay Ave., according to Fire Chief Dan Derby. “At 12:56 a.m. on Jan. 27, KBRFR Station 374 (Trail) and Station 372 (Warfield) responded with 9 members to a fire alarm activation at 1458 Bay Ave.,” Derby said in […]

The Trail & District Arts Council is proud to present two remarkable shows celebrating Black History Month, featuring outstanding music from across genres of the past century and honouring Black voices, stories, creativity and legacies. On Monday, February 2 at 7:30 pm, the international, award-winning, one-woman biographical musical “Josephine, a burlesque cabaret dream play”, comes […]

German scientists are warning that global warming is accelerating, that the planet could heat by as much as 3 C over pre-industrial levels by 2050 — just 24 years from now — and that we could exceed 5 C of warming by the century’s end. This should be top headline news. It should alarm us […]

Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU) announced Jan. 21 that it has selected VeriPark as its new digital banking partner, marking a major investment in its digital future and in the communities it serves across the Kootenays. The partnership will introduce a modern digital banking platform that enhances online and mobile   functionality, strengthens service delivery, and […]