SD20 drops controversial plan

School District 20 has removed Planning for the Future Part 2 from the table as of March 1. The board voted by a slim majority on Feb. 8 to continue with the first part of Planning for the Future. The controversial Part 2 included an option which proposed the closure... more

Pesticide use blasted in Rossland

Members of Prevent Cancer Now, the Canadian Cancer Society and concerned citizens made their presence at Rossland City Council meeting on Feb. 8 voicing their concerns for cosmetic chemical pesticides in the community and urging municipal action on banning the... more

• Warfield wraps up village water project
• Clean energy focus in B.C. throne speech
• Sledge hockey team coming to Trail March 3

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Black Jack skiers taking world by storm

Black Jack skiers are hitting their stride on the snow around the Canada again with many local Rossland racers faring well on the senior and junior circuits. Olympic bound George Grey cracked the top 20 placing 17th in the 15-km skate-ski... more

• Nitehawks size up Leafs
• Female player awarded
• Classic raises $2,000

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Internet guru speaking during KAST webinar

Tech Village Connect is the second annual event designed to bring together both emerging and existing digital new media professionals in the West Kootenay/Boundary. Through presentations by proven industry experts, interactive dialogue and networking sessions; Tech Village Connect is designed... more

• Sweet selection at Junction
• Tech expert to share knowledge
• New eatery hits the spot

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Arts plan underway

The Kootenays are known as an arts and culture hub among other locations in the province. Greater Trail and Rossland both have vast numbers of talented artists that, for the most part, may go relatively unnoticed. There are outlets for... more

• Local shutterbugs wanted
• Dollars for Ducks
• Backcountry shutterbugs sought for new contest

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Warning rings loud and clear

The irony of was not lost on the officer who pulled me over Feb. 3 as I was turning off the old bridge in Trail. Heading back from a meeting in Glenmerry, I didn’t take the time to hook up... more

• Rossland puts best faces forward
• B.C. VIEWS: Lessons of the Peace valley flood
• Fraser report cards don’t measure up

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Getting the facts on shots

Editor: As a public health specialist physician who is the Medical Health Officer for the Kootenay-Boundary area, it is my responsibility to ensure all residents of the region get the best health information possible on which to base their decisions for... more

• Getting the facts on shots
• OR alarm sounded
• Rich history of Smoke Eaters

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