Nearly three months have passed since the students and instructors at Kootenay School of the Arts (KSA) in Nelson were informed that Selkirk College would be discontinuing its programs in ceramics, textiles and metal. A mass response to this announcement quickly ensued and promptly filled the walls and inboxes with testimonials and letters in support […]

Kootenay Gallery of Art is excited to kick off our 2026 Exhibition Schedule by highlighting two West Kootenay artists. A retrospective of Nelson’s Carol Reynolds life as an artist will be exhibited in the East Gallery. Known for her colourful oil paintings of landscapes and birch trees (including a mural at the Kootenay Gallery) Reynolds […]

 A sonic snowstorm is set to sweep through Rossland as Blizzard Music Festival returns January 22–24 with a genre‑spanning lineup sure to ignite hearts despite the cold. Coinciding with the Rossland Winter Carnival, the festival brings three nights of high‑energy performances, intimate showcases, and late‑night dance parties. Now in its 15th year, the small but […]

The Trail and District Arts Council (TDAC) is excited to launch a new partnership this year as we join forces with Rossland Council for Arts & Culture (RCAC) to present the Teck Family Series to help even more families enjoy the experience of live entertainment! “This really started as a conversation at Pacific Contact about how hard […]

The Trail & District Arts Council rings in the New Year with Juno award-winning string quartet The Fretless on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in The Bailey Theatre. The folk quartet are joined by the incredible singer-songwriter Madeleine Roger. for a night of passionately expressive folk music. The Fretless is a Toronto-based string group that reimagines […]

Winter Carnival at the Museum Who’s ready for Rossland Winter Carnival? Join us at the Museum on Saturday and Sunday, January 24-25, from 10 am to 5 pm for a sparkling, snowy weekend of family-friendly fun: Get lost in our snow maze; Show off your skills in a snowman-building competition; Warm up with a hot […]

The VISAC Gallery is pleased to invite residents and visitors to join them in kicking off a stunning exhibit, reflecting the mountain heart of the Kootenays, “Within the White Sphere”. This show features the photography of Rossland’s Taylor Clark and will be on display at the VISAC January 12 to February 12. A community reception to launch the […]

Black Productions is excited to announce auditions for its 2026 spring production of Mean Girls:  The Musical, taking place Jan. 24 and 25 at Selkirk College. Adults aged 18 and over are invited to audition for this high-energy musical comedy based on the iconic 2004 film that defined a generation. With a book by Tina […]

“Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.” — Desiderata Come mothers and fathers Throughout the land And don’t criticize What you can’t understand Your sons and your daughters Are beyond your command Your old road is rapidly agin’ — Please get out of the new one If you can’t […]

The Rotary Club of Trail Presents the 2025 Rotary Christmas Carol Concert, Admission is by donation with all contributions going to provide Christmas Hampers for needy area families. Date: Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Location: Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail. They have a fantastic lineup of bands and choirs […]