Kootenay author Terry Nelson to present new book in Castlegar
On Tuesday, March 28, Kootenay author Terry Nelson will join Neighbours United at their new office in Castlegar at 1104 3rd St, V1N 1Z9 from 6pm - 8pm to discuss his latest book, Big Trees of the Inland Temperate Forests of British Columbia. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. About the Author ...
Blizzard Music Festival Ignites Tourism in Mountain Town
Blizzard Music Festival once again took Rossland by storm, signalling the return to the event’s full glory. After a two-year hiatus, the show went on with more than 35 musical acts sweeping through the city Jan.25–28. The nearly sold-out festival attracted not only local fans but also an abundance of tourists, opening up...
Winter 2023 Respect & Connect Series Unveiled
Issued by the Trail Community Action Team All are Welcome to the Trail Community Action Team Speaker Series In its effort to reduce stigma towards people who are struggling in our community, the Trail Community Action Team has four events planned for February and March 2023 in its Respect & Connect speaker series. “People...
Blizzard Music Festival Returns to Rossland
A sound storm is on the horizon this month in Rossland, where Blizzard Music Festival is once again bringing top talent to the alpine city. The eclectic Canadian music festival is back by popular demand for its 12th year, spanning four days – Jan. 25 to 28, 2023 – and coinciding with Rossland Winter Carnival. The small yet ...
Local Legion bridges generation gap with Newfie New Year celebration/holiday meat draw
A stroke of creative/comic genius on the part of Castlegar/Robson Royal Canadian Legion Branch 170 has led to a New Year's event sure to please revellers of all ages. The Newfie New Year 2023 will begin at 3 p.m. and will feature live entertainment with That Girl and Earl, a potluck dinner starting at around 5 p .m., and a ...
Trail Santa Parade tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.
Santa is on his way to Trail for tomorrow’s parade at 5:30 p.m., and we hope you’ll join us! There’s a new route this year near Gyro Park. View the map here. We ask that parade-goers, who are able, consider parking downtown and walking over the bridge. This may be especially convenient for those going to the Trail Smoke...
Funding bonus benefits local arts and sports
Community Gaming grants will benefit local organizations for the arts and sports, among many others in the province. Compared with sports, the arts get a slightly smaller overall allocation of funds, but those grants will be very welcome to those receiving them — locally, the Rossland Council for Arts & Culture will receive $7,700; the […]
Celebrate with Rossland Heritage
Have yourself a heritage holiday with Rossland’s Heritage Commission’s newly released Rossland’s Built Heritage. This is the newest publication to join the Heritage Commission’s growing book collection and features all the historic details about Rossland’s heritage commercial buildings, neighbourhoods and sites. In addition...
Celebrate Pride at Trail’s Farmers’ Market August 13
Pride Trail B.C., the Trail & District Public Library, IncrEDIBLE Trail and the City of Trail are excited to host Pride 2022 at Trail’s IncrEDIBLE Farmers’ Market on Saturday, August 13 on the Esplanade / Jubilee Park from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to join us! “Pride is very important for our youth and community...
Celebrate Pride at Trail’s Farmers’ Market August 13
Pride Trail B.C., the Trail & District Public Library, IncrEDIBLE Trail and the City of Trail are excited to host Pride 2022 at Trail’s IncrEDIBLE Farmers’ Market on Saturday, August 13 on the Esplanade / Jubilee Park from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to join us! “Pride is very important for our youth and community...