Shop, Sip, Support: Trail's All About Heart event this weekend
Trail’s IncrEDIBLE Farmers' Market is bringing the runway to you this weekend with a heart-warming event that raises funds for low-income families, seniors, and expectant moms. All About Heart will feature two fashion shows at noon and 3 p.m. highlighting spring designs, accessories, and shoes from local shops, as well as an...
You are the show at SAMAJAM’s interactive musical extravaganza
Looking for something different to do this winter? Bring the family out to experience live shows at The Bailey Theatre. This season Trail and District Arts Council presents The Teck Family Series, kicking off on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. with the one-hour show Rythmo 2 from Montreal’s SAMAJAM. SAMAJAM’s Rythmo 2 is an...
Award-winning improviser, Travis Bernhardt, is back with a night of comedy and music in Trail
Enjoy the Fringe Fest up-close and personal atmosphere of The Griff as Trail & District Arts Council presents Travis Bernhardt's improv comedy Unscriptured as part of the E2: Experiments in Entertainment series on Friday, Jan.17 at 7:30 p.m. A big hit at Spooktacular 2018, Travis Bernhardt never ceases to amaze. Whether...
Bill 41 passes unanimously in BC Legislature
Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Regional Chief Terry Teegee, BC Assembly of First Nations; Cheryl Casimer, First Nations Summit; Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of BC Indian Chiefs; and Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and member of Tsartlip First Nation, have issued the...
Local author to host book signing this weekend
Local author and former Source/Champion columnist (30-Something Scribbles) Christine Esovoloff will be in Castlegar for a book signing this Saturday. Esovoloff is returning to the Kootenays from her current home in Kelowna to promote her most recent collaboration entitledDear Love, I'm Ready for You, and she said she’s excited...
Winlaw's Rabi'a wins second Sculpturewalk People's Choice Award with 'Housing Crisis'
Housing Crisis, by Winlaw artist Rabi’a, has won the coveted 2019 People’s Choice Award, presented at the Castlegar Sculpturewalk Awards Gala at the Lionshead Smoke & Brew Pub on Nov. 2. This piece will now stay in Castlegar, joining the City’s growing permanent public art collection. Rabi’a, in partnership with Carl...
Grants available for Youth Community Stories
Students, teachers, and non profits in the West Kootenay/Okanagan could get a $10,000 grant this fall. Reel Youth, a media empowerment project that delivers community development programming to youth and adults across Canada, and TELUS STORYHIVE have joined forces, offering 10 grants to schools, teachers and organizations...
Last chance to vote for your favourite addition to Sculpturewalk
Time is running out to vote for your favourite work of art in Castlegar Sculpturewalk 2019, so put on your Sculpturewalking shoes and hit the pavement! October 15 is the cut-off to tell us your pick for the People’s Choice Award, the winner of which will stay in the City’s growing permanent collection. Ballots and brochures...
Concert for a cause - food bank fundraiser on tap
Mark your calendar! On Saturday, Oct. 5, The Half Moon Gnarvest is rockin' the valley for a cause! Join us in Slocan Park for a full day and evening of amazing live music. The day starts at noon with some of the best Folkal (local Folk) legends to be, all the while amping up into a rockin' evening showcasing yet more local...
En Famille International -- student exchange opportunity
Most of us have heard about the student exchange program operated by Rotary International, for students from 15 to 19. Now, Rossland is the North American headquarters for another long-established student exchange program: En Famile International is designed for students as young as 9, up to age 16. En Famille is a...
