Trail News
Get to know Rossland's acting mayor Steward Spooner
As part of an ongoing series, Castanet will be highlighting each acting Mayor in Rossland throughout the year, offering the community an opportunity to get to...
Neighbouring communities unite to enhance pool operations
Time to “seas” the day by the pool side. Rossland and Warfield residents can anticipate enhanced pool experiences this summer at the Warfield...
Rossland council can do little about Record Ridge development, but community members disagree
The time that community members say Rossland city council had to raise formal concerns about the Record Ridge Magnesium mine has drawn to a close. During the...
Bee Awareness Society seeks to create buzz in Rossland, Trail through new proposed program
A small group of dedicated beekeepers are bringing the buzz to Trail and Rossland classrooms with a program aimed at teaching kids the importance of...
Red Mountain Resort to host fourth annual Fast and Furriest dog race
Rossland is inviting dogs of all shapes, sizes, and breeds to sprint, stumble and wag their way to a finish line. The fourth annual 'Fast and Furriest'...
'Bin there, done that:' Rossland displays new bear bin models for residents to view at City Hall
A sample of Rossland’s bear-resistant bins can be viewed at City Hall, letting residents see the design before they purchase. With bear season emerging,...
City of Rossland tackles longstanding odour issues impacting Centennial Trail
The City of Rossland has nearly eliminated longstanding odour issues along the Centennial Trail after discovering that a buildup within the sewer vents was a...
Skier passes away following incident at Red Mountain Resort
A man died while skiing at Red Mountain Resort, near Rossland, B.C., this past weekend. The ski hill says an in-bounds incident claimed the life of a young man...
Trail council to discuss local housing needs
Trail housing needs will be discussed when city staff present findings from the Interim Housing Needs Report tonight at the next city council meeting. During a...
Trail's Danny Ashman honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Award medal
Trail's own Danny Ashman has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Award medal, recognizing his 40-plus years of contributions to the community....
ALS Society of B.C. recognizes 2024 volunteerism and service award recipients
The ALS Society of British Columbia honoured a full slate of recipients of the society’s annual volunteerism and service awards for 2024, and one West...
Rossland residents urged to return radon testing kits as part of a three-month community challenge
Rossland residents participating in the 100 Radon test kit challenge are being reminded to turn in their radon detectors following the long-term test. The...
Former CAO's lawsuit remains in litigation after bullying and harassment claims
A lawsuit filed by a former city administrator against the City of Trail has yet to be resolved. Former Trail chief administrative officer (CAO) Michelle...
Man cycling toward Rossland hit by vehicle; highway closed for four hours
A cyclist was injured after he was struck by a vehicle on Highway 3B while he was cycling to Rossland on Wednesday afternoon. On March 5 at 4:14 p.m., Trail...
Tariffs threaten KC Recycling as battery shipping costs rise
U.S. tariffs are hitting the Kootenay-based company KC Recycling, driving up costs and putting pressure on the country's largest lead battery recycler. CEO...
Rental housing for seniors receives boost with improvements from CBT
Seniors in Rossland will soon enjoy upgraded spaces that promote wellness and connection. At Esling Park Lodge in Rossland, a series of upgrades will make the...
City of Rossland set to allocate $60,000 to ReDi grant applicants
Rossland council has $59,050.29 in funds to allocate among applicants of the Columbia Basin Trust's Resident Directed (ReDi) grants program. The committee...
Environmental organization seeks to provide Kootenay students with outdoor educational field trips
An environmental organization wants to help provide immersive outdoor experiences for local elementary school students across multiple Kootenay communities. The...
Telephone fraudster scams Warfield man out of $7,000 after false bail money request
A telephone fraud operation scammed a Warfield man out of $7,000. The Trail RCMP reported that the man was contacted by a person via a telephone call claiming...
Soon to be bride has decorated wedding car stolen in Trail
On March 2 just after 9 a.m. Trail RCMP officers received a call regarding a vehicle that was reported to be stolen with its keys from the 500 block of Rossland...