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Team Murray Walsh won the Trail Retirees Curling playoff, defeating Team Serge Pasquali in the final on Friday. Front from left: Lead Rod Schleppi, Skip Murray Walshl. Back row: Second Dave Muir, Fifth man Rick Georgetti, Presenter Cliff Tyson, Third Jim Harold. Photo: Tom Hall

Retirees Curling: Team Walsh takes title

Trail Mens Retirees Curling crowned its champion Friday with Team Walsh defeating Team Pasquali

 

Rossland Museum is creating a virtual tour of the Red Mountain mine with funding from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada. Photo: Submitted

West Kootenay towns benefit from PacifiCan funding

“These projects grow economic opportunities, create jobs, and improve community wellness.”

 

Several Greater Trail Minor Hockey Teams will be heading across the province over spring break to compete in the BC hockey championships. Pictured: The U18 Rep team is heading to South Delta this weekend for the Tier 2 Provincials. Photo: contributed

Greater Trail rep teams set for BC hockey championships

U13, U15 and U18 Greater Trail minor hockey girls and boys teams vie for provincial titles

 

“On March 18, join us in celebrating the contributions of our hard-working transit bus drivers,” says BC Transit. “That could be as simple as a smile when you board the bus, and a thank you when you leave.”

Driver appreciation day in Greater Trail, Saturday

BC Transit marks Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day on March 18

“On March 18, join us in celebrating the contributions of our hard-working transit bus drivers,” says BC Transit. “That could be as simple as a smile when you board the bus, and a thank you when you leave.”
Image: RCMP logo

Rossland driver issued $368 ticket for hit and run

Trail RCMP remind drivers to remain at the scene of a vehicle collision

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Black Jack skier Adam Heale topped the podium in the 7.5-km race at the 2023 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals. Photo: Dave Wood

Black Jack skiers excel on national stages

Drolet wins first US national title for Harvard; Heale, Locke impress at Canadian nationals

Black Jack skier Adam Heale topped the podium in the 7.5-km race at the 2023 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals. Photo: Dave Wood
Caileigh Miller is a senior student at Seven Summits Centre for Learning who is finding her passion in animation. (Jen Glowa photo)

Seven Summits student finds passion for animation

Animation tells stories that require many artists and technologists working together

Caileigh Miller is a senior student at Seven Summits Centre for Learning who is finding her passion in animation. (Jen Glowa photo)
Trail Retiree skip Tom Hall slides smoothly out of the hack on his way to a win over Team Pasquali. Jim Bailey photo.

Trail Retirees Curling

The winners of the four sections play off to see who wins the 2022-23 Trail Retirees championship

Trail Retiree skip Tom Hall slides smoothly out of the hack on his way to a win over Team Pasquali. Jim Bailey photo.
Nitehawks assistant captain Kaleb Percival’s point shot sailed through traffic and over the glove of Creston goalie Parker Forrest for a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 7 of the Neil Murdoch Division final. Photos: Jim Bailey

B.V. Nitehawks complete comeback with thrilling Game 7 OT victory over Thundercats

Kaleb Percival scored the overtime winner and Connor Stojan stopped 47 shots in 3-2 Nitehawks win

Nitehawks assistant captain Kaleb Percival’s point shot sailed through traffic and over the glove of Creston goalie Parker Forrest for a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 7 of the Neil Murdoch Division final. Photos: Jim Bailey
The Selkirk College’s Integrated Environmental Planning students help the City of Rossland define and establish its Official Community Plan and seek public input at its open house Tuesday, March 14. Photo: Contributed

City of Rossland, Selkirk student-consultants seek public input for Official Community Plan

An open house will be held at Miners Hall on March 14 for residents to weigh in on Rossland’s OCP

The Selkirk College’s Integrated Environmental Planning students help the City of Rossland define and establish its Official Community Plan and seek public input at its open house Tuesday, March 14. Photo: Contributed
The upgrades to the Wagon Road trail were funded as part of the Active Transportation Infrastructure grant in 2021-22, and completed as part of the South Kootenay Green Links Trail project. Photo: Jim Bailey

Rossland receives funding for downtown washroom, e-bike outlets

A total of $20M was budgeted for Active Transportation grants, up $8M from the 2021-2022

The upgrades to the Wagon Road trail were funded as part of the Active Transportation Infrastructure grant in 2021-22, and completed as part of the South Kootenay Green Links Trail project. Photo: Jim Bailey
The West Kootenay Crusaders captured the U15AA Tier 1 banner after winning the OMAHA U15 AA Playoffs in Kamloops on Sunday, March 5. Photo: contributed

West Kootenay U15 AA Crusaders raise playoff banner

West Kootenay U15 Crusaders defeat East Kootenay rival in final to win OMAHA Tier 1 AA Zone playoffs

The West Kootenay Crusaders captured the U15AA Tier 1 banner after winning the OMAHA U15 AA Playoffs in Kamloops on Sunday, March 5. Photo: contributed
Smoke Eaters forward Adam Marshall had four assists in a 6-3 win over the Surrey Eagles Saturday. Jim Bailey photos

Trail Smoke Eaters top Eagles and Express in final home games

Mann, Marshall lead Smoke Eaters to 6-3 victory over the Surrey Eagles on Saturday

Smoke Eaters forward Adam Marshall had four assists in a 6-3 win over the Surrey Eagles Saturday. Jim Bailey photos
The Creston Valley Thundercats beat the Beaver Valley Nitehawks 6-5 in triple OT. Photo: Jim Bailey

Creston Thundercats beat B.V. Nitehawks in triple overtime

Thundercats Stavros Koutsantonis scores in third OT for 6-5 win over Beaver Valley Nitehawks

The Creston Valley Thundercats beat the Beaver Valley Nitehawks 6-5 in triple OT. Photo: Jim Bailey
Rossland Sr. Warriors host the Penticton Silver Bullets in a best-of-three series at the Rossland Arena this weekend. The winner advances to the BC Sr. Mens Coy Cup championship . Photo: Jim Bailey

Rossland Warriors host Penticton Silver Bullets in playoff

The winner of best-of-3 series advances to the BC Sr. Mens Coy Cup Championship

Rossland Sr. Warriors host the Penticton Silver Bullets in a best-of-three series at the Rossland Arena this weekend. The winner advances to the BC Sr. Mens Coy Cup championship . Photo: Jim Bailey
Luke Chakrabarti scored twice in a 3-2 Creston victory over the Beaver Valley Nitehawks on Tuesday. Photo: Jim Bailey

Creston Thundercats stage comeback to defeat Nitehawks in Game 3

Creston forward Blake Anderson scored the game winner in a 3-2 victory over Beaver Valley Nitehawks

Luke Chakrabarti scored twice in a 3-2 Creston victory over the Beaver Valley Nitehawks on Tuesday. Photo: Jim Bailey
Anouschka Riverin and Team Just Beat says the 2022 Tour de Cure “was so much fun we immediately signed up for the 2023 edition.” (Contributed)

Team ‘Just Beat It’ cycling for a cure

Anoushka Riverin and Team Just Beat It will ride in 2023 Tour de Cure to raise funds to fight cancer

  • Mar 8, 2023
Anouschka Riverin and Team Just Beat says the 2022 Tour de Cure “was so much fun we immediately signed up for the 2023 edition.” (Contributed)
Trail Special Olympians competed at the BC Winter Games last month, including (back row from left): Jordan McPhee, Jake Miller, Scott Simister, Stuart Hawton, and Tim McTeer Front row: Sherry Altrogge, Paula Prough, Rebecca Lohner, and Maria Veltri. Missing: Gene LaRocque. Photo: submitted

Special Olympic BC-Trail athletes

SOBC-Trail competitors brought home medals and good memories from BC Special Olympic Winter Games

Trail Special Olympians competed at the BC Winter Games last month, including (back row from left): Jordan McPhee, Jake Miller, Scott Simister, Stuart Hawton, and Tim McTeer Front row: Sherry Altrogge, Paula Prough, Rebecca Lohner, and Maria Veltri. Missing: Gene LaRocque. Photo: submitted
Seven Summits student Myka Bretfeld is creatively making her way through high school. (Tara Hauck photo)

Laser focused: the human photocopier

7 Summits: Educational environment allows students to be themselves and do what they enjoy

  • Mar 6, 2023
Seven Summits student Myka Bretfeld is creatively making her way through high school. (Tara Hauck photo)
Hammer Head Equities applications for permits to remove trees on private property were denied by Rossland council in August 2021. Photo: Jim Bailey

Rossland council will not appeal court’s decision in favour of developer

City to comply with court’s orders, work to ensure community’s bylaws applied fairly and transparently

Hammer Head Equities applications for permits to remove trees on private property were denied by Rossland council in August 2021. Photo: Jim Bailey