Changes coming to Skills Centre reflect new funding realities
Change has been the constant at the Skills Centre over the years, and several major changes are happening in the coming weeks. First, the Skills Centre is announcing a change in leadership. After more than eight years in the role, executive director Morag Carter will be leaving at the end of March. “Morag has done so […]
CBT to transition broadband assets to CityWest
Columbia Basin Trust is partnering with CityWest to transfer ownership and operations of its broadband network assets, ensuring long-term management of the Basin’s fibre optic network by an experienced telecommunications provider. The network will continue to operate on an open-access basis, supporting multiple internet service providers. “From the outset, the Trust’s goal was to put […]
February events at the Museum
Family Day at the Museum Bundle up and bring the whole crew to the Museum for a fun-filled BC Family Day celebration on Sunday, February 15, between 10 am and 4 pm! Enjoy a day of winter fun with a snowy maze, toboggan runs, snow painting, and snowman building. Get creative with hands-on crafts, explore […]
Column: German Scientists issue stark warning
German scientists are warning that global warming is accelerating, that the planet could heat by as much as 3 C over pre-industrial levels by 2050 — just 24 years from now — and that we could exceed 5 C of warming by the century’s end. This should be top headline news. It should alarm us […]
Meet Keanan Patershuk, Rossland’s rising MMA star
Keanan Patershuk of Rossland is a professional fighter, and a contender for the MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) middle-weight championship. On February 28, he’ll be in Calgary at the Hyatt Regency to challenge the title. If he wins, it will be his doorway to the UFC – Ultimate Fighting Championship – a promotion company based in […]
2026 Property Tax Assessments now available
The 2026 property assessments, which reflect market value as of July 1, 2025, have been announced for property owners of nearly 450,000 properties throughout the Southern Interior. The updated property values are now available at bcassessment.ca in addition to 2026 Property Assessment Notices being mailed to each property owner. “For 2026, most homeowners can expect […]
Another project, another application for judicial review of Environmental Assessment Office decision
Wildsight filed a petition in the BC Supreme Court on November 28, 2025, seeking a judicial review of the provincial government’s decision not to require an environmental assessment for the proposed Zincton Resort in the central Selkirk Mountains, east of New Denver. Rossland readers will already be aware of the application for judicial review of […]
BC winter Games: a major contribution from a local credit union
The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation (KSCF) and Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU) are proud to announce a landmark partnership with the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games. This significant commitment, valued at $25,000, designates KSCU as the Official Financial Institution of the Games and establishes KSCF as a key Community Partner sponsor. This partnership represents one […]
Column: Graceful surrender: age and youth in the era of longevity
“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 […]
Merger Approved Between Columbia Valley & Kootenay Savings Credit Unions
The members of Columbia Valley Credit Union (CVCU) have voted in favour of a merger with Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU), expanding the impact credit unions have on individuals, families, and businesses in Golden and the Columbia Valley. “Uniting our credit unions under the Kootenay Savings banner is an important milestone for our members, employees, […]
