Effective Jan. 3, 2024, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will accept grant applications for the Columbia Basin Trust Resident Directed Grants (ReDi). The program supports local projects that provide additional value to Basin communities. ReDi Grants are intended to be flexible and incorporate community-based funding decisions. Program funds are distributed annually to the […]

New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson and Katrine Conroy say local organizations and parent advisory councils will be able to support young artists and extracurricular activities thanks to over $500,000 in Community Gaming Grant funding. “People benefit tremendously from our local arts, culture and heritage organizations as well as the parent advisory councils,” said Brittny Anderson, […]

Local couple, Taseyah Davies and Alexander Lamm have launched a storytelling digital program for children, StoryNest. “StoryNest is a sanctuary for young children ages three to nine and it’s filled with audio stories and songs that teach virtues like honesty, compassion, empathy,” says Davies. What makes the program stand apart is that the stories are […]

Join us for Rekindle on Saturday, Dec. 2 in Rossland, BC! There will be street vendors, an artisan market, carollers, a gift basket giveaway, free and fun activities, lots of in-store specials and SANTA! ?:??-??:??: -Yoga at Madhu Collective in support of the Rossland Food Bank. Please bring a food item to donate. ??:??: -Event […]

There’s no need to travel the country to find the best baker in Canada. A simple commute to the diverse community of Creston will locate the winner of the Great Canadian Baking Show (GCBS) Season 7. The local teacher Loïc Fauteux-Goulet claimed the top prize in the national baking competition series, a cooking competition series […]

The DIY Comedy Tour is a collective of three Canadian stand-up comedians Scott Porteous, Frank Russo and Mike Payne. They have toured most of Canada in 2023 including Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and are heading to the East Coast early in 2024. Having three home provinces helps! Scott, Frank and Mike are based […]

Rekindle at the Museum Location: Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre Date: December 2nd Time: 12 pm – 4 pm Price: By Donation Get out and explore the town for Rekindle Rossland on December 2nd! Drop by the Museum between 12 and 4 pm on Saturday, December 2nd to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with hot chocolate, delightful snacks, and […]

The Mount Sentinel Secondary School Academy Performance and Media Academy (AcademyPM) has raised $8,500 from local businesses and organizations to pay for filmmaking kits for the unique, cross-curricular program that prepares students for a career in the film, theatre, game and digital media industry. The school’s goal is to raise $54,000 for nine complete film kits […]

On Oct. 19, 2023, it was announced by the City of Castlegar and the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), Pioneer Arena in Castlegar will close for public use at the end of the 2023-2024 ice operating season. Originally opened in 1957, Pioneer Arena has long served the community. It was the first indoor ice […]

The Trail & District Arts Council and Déjà Louve present A Kootenay Vaudeville Affair on Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in The Bailey Theatre. A Kootenay Vaudeville Affair is an explosive event with some of North America’s most impressive performers from New Orleans, Toronto, Montreal and right here in the Kootenays. They guarantee to have you […]