On Saturday, May 3, at 2:10 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence in the 1900 block of Nevada Street, in Rossland. Officers discovered that two masked assailants with knives broke into the residence and attacked a 26-year-old Beaver Falls man. The victim, […]

Comic Creators! Youth Comic Workshop Series with Erin Shuttleworth Unleash Your Inner Comic Artist! The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is thrilled to present a 3-Session Youth Comic Workshop Series with talented artist Erin Shuttleworth! If you love comics, drawing, and storytelling, this is your chance to bring your ideas to life on the page! […]

On May 4, 2025 the Nelson Police Department executed a high-risk search warrant on a residence located on View Street, near Kootenay Lake Hospital, according to a press release issued Monday.  The search warrant was authorized after an illicit drug and illegal firearms investigation was completed by members of the NPD. Given the nature of […]

After leading his team to the fourth-best record in the BCHL regular season, this year’s winner of the Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy for Coach of the Year is Trail Smoke Eaters General Manager & Head Coach, Tim Fragle. “I am incredibly honoured to receive this award, especially when you are chosen by your fellow coaching […]

With the arrival of wildfire season, FortisBC Inc. (FortisBC) is encouraging its electricity customers to be prepared for possible outages during the Southern Interior’s hottest months­­. That’s when FortisBC puts important safety practices into place, some of which could result in power outages, to reduce potential wildfire risks and help protect communities and its electricity […]

A new guide developed by patients, for patients, is helping people across the Kootenay Boundary feel more confident and informed as they prepare for and recover from surgery. Released by the Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee and Community (KBPACC), Patient Pathways: Surgery offers practical tips, clear explanations, and trusted local resources to support patients and […]

BC New Democrat MLAs Steve Morissette and Brittny Anderson joined Premier David Eby and Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Diana Gibson on Tuesday to visit local businesses and discuss the government’s efforts to create and protect good paying jobs across the province. “The Kootenays are a great example of the incredible hard work that British Columbians do in […]

This weekend, Saturday, April 26 at 12:15 p.m. there will be a very unique and exciting opportunity for the public to skate with Canucks alumni and mascot “Fin” at the Trail Memorial Centre. The Canucks participants will include: Kirk McLean Is among one of the most popular players to ever play for the Vancouver Canucks. […]

“The Nelson Police Department would like to inform the community that due to recent staffing shortages, the RCMP will once again be assisting the department in maintaining service delivery to the citizens, businesses and visitors of Nelson,” said a press release issued by NPD. “RCMP officers will be augmenting some Nelson Police Department shifts where […]

The City of Trail is pleased to announce the appointment of Jared Miner to the new position of General Manager of Municipal Services. Jared brings over 15 years of leadership, engineering and project management experience, making him exceptionally well-equipped to lead the city’s people and projects. “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to […]