Learn how we’re building a strong community, and how you can be a part of it! Join us at our Annual General Meeting on Oct. 14 at the Kootenay Savings Credit Union at 605 20 St. in Castlegar. Everyone is welcome to attend, starting at 5:30 p.m., and refreshments will be provided. The Community Foundation […]

             By Tiffany Dionne Prete As we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it is relevant to remember the late Pope Francis. As the first Latin American and Jesuit Pope, his leadership was marked by efforts to face difficult issues, including those affecting Indigenous Peoples in Canada. One of […]

 The Trail Museum & Archives and Teck Trail Operations are pleased to announce online access to the famed Cominco Magazine, a cherished publication of the Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company of Canada, Ltd. First issued in February 1940, the Cominco Magazine was published until 1971 and remains a valuable record of company operations, staffing, and culture. “The Trail […]

Most people worldwide want action on climate change. A significant majority would even be willing to give up some of their income to help. You wouldn’t learn that from most mainstream media or politicians. A 2024 survey of 130,000 people in 125 countries, published in Nature Climate Change, found 89 per cent want “intensified political […]

By Nancy Bulman and Cindy Loukras Local black bears are currently descending from cooler elevations to pack on winter fat. The Rossland Bear Smart Task Force wants to help both the bears and you. During August and September, our lovely climate allows for prime fruit ripening — the delicious fruit is excellent for fresh eating, […]

Wildsight is resuming efforts to obtain an emergency order for the endangered mountain holly fern, after learning last week that B.C.’s environmental assessment office (EAO) won’t require the proposed Record Ridge magnesium mine, near Rossland, to undergo an environmental assessment (EA). In its August 18 report, the EAO confirmed that the mine, proposed by West […]

The Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Spittlehouse as Operations Manager, making the team of volunteers behind one of British Columbia’s most anticipated multi-sport events that much stronger! With a background spanning over 16 years in alpine ski coaching—most recently with the Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team—Katie brings […]

DELEGATION Not in My City Paul Brandt, Canadian country music star and founder of Not in My City, presented to Council on the organization’s work to raise awareness and prevent human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The campaign focuses on building partnerships, increasing public awareness, and providing resources to help prevent exploitation in communities across Canada. The […]

The Castlegar & District Community Complex is a multi-purpose facility that houses an Arena, a 6 lane, 25 meter pool and leisure pool, whirlpool, weight room, fitness studio, meeting rooms, banquet facility, kitchen and Senior Centre.  Adjacent to the facility are four tennis courts, soccer/football field, ball diamond and skate boarding park Our facility hours […]

The City of Castlegar is moving forward with the demolition of the Eremenko Building, located at 310 Columbia Avenue and 1224 3rd Street, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the downtown area. This week, the City awarded an $825,000 contract for hazardous materials abatement, demolition, and site restoration has been awarded to Roc Doc […]