Timothy Schafer

The frazzled and fractured frontier aspect of Rossland’s main street renovation won’t dissuade the show from going on for the 26th annual Gold Fever Follies when it kicks off this Saturday night, 7:30 p.m., at the Miner’s Union Hall. The show stars (from left) Rossland’s Jill Amantea, Felix LeBlanc and Emily Nadeau (far right), with artistic director Ray Furlotte (second from right) providing the inspiration.

Gold Fever Follies – Main street madness won’t stop fever in Rossland

Gold Fever Follies will roar back to life for 26th season starting Saturday, June 30.

The frazzled and fractured frontier aspect of Rossland’s main street renovation won’t dissuade the show from going on for the 26th annual Gold Fever Follies when it kicks off this Saturday night, 7:30 p.m., at the Miner’s Union Hall. The show stars (from left) Rossland’s Jill Amantea, Felix LeBlanc and Emily Nadeau (far right), with artistic director Ray Furlotte (second from right) providing the inspiration.
The frazzled and fractured frontier aspect of Rossland’s main street renovation won’t dissuade the show from going on for the 26th annual Gold Fever Follies when it kicks off this Saturday night, 7:30 p.m., at the Miner’s Union Hall. The show stars (from left) Rossland’s Jill Amantea, Felix LeBlanc and Emily Nadeau (far right), with artistic director Ray Furlotte (second from right) providing the inspiration.

Gold Fever Follies – Main street madness won’t stop fever in Rossland

Gold Fever Follies will roar back to life for 26th season starting Saturday, June 30.

The frazzled and fractured frontier aspect of Rossland’s main street renovation won’t dissuade the show from going on for the 26th annual Gold Fever Follies when it kicks off this Saturday night, 7:30 p.m., at the Miner’s Union Hall. The show stars (from left) Rossland’s Jill Amantea, Felix LeBlanc and Emily Nadeau (far right), with artistic director Ray Furlotte (second from right) providing the inspiration.

Trans-Canada Trail – Teck donates $1 million

Teck has upped the ante for Canada Day stakes with a $1 million investment to complete the region’s section of the Trans Canada Trail.

Play-based learning helps develop young minds

With the advent of provincially mandated, full-day kindergarten in 2011, School District 20 has begun to implement play-based learning.

Creek ’hot spots’ a cause for concern

A bird’s eye view of the terrain above Trail has revealed a major “hot spot” that could threaten homes with flooding in West Trail.

Fruitvale five-way intersection reviewed

Fruitvale resident contacted the village regarding installing a roundabout at the 5 way intersection.

New electricity rates coming to Greater Trail

Starting July 1 FortisBC residential electricity customers will be dealing with a new residential conservation rate on their bill.

West Kootenay weather turns deadly

Heavy rains and rising waters resulted in one death and evacuation orders being ordered by the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

Castlegar pitch for WestJet service gets regional support

Councils in Fruitvale, Montrose and Trail have deliberated on the West Kootenay Regional Airport Advisory Committee’s proposal to WestJet.

Road work ahead for Trail and Warfield

Sections of Highway 22 and Highway 3B in the Trail and Warfield area will be resurfaced, paving the way for City of Trail's Downtown Plan.

Trail expansion plans in the hands of landowners

The latest volley in the match for boundary expansion has landed the ball in the court of Columbia Gardens business owners and residents.

Dennis Eastman reflects on his ordeals following a brain injury 23 years ago.

Brain Injury Awareness Month – The long and winding road to recovery

Dennis Eastman has been struggling with the effects of a brain injury suffered 23 years ago.

Dennis Eastman reflects on his ordeals following a brain injury 23 years ago.

House fire sends one man to hospital

A West Trail man was hospitalized for smoke inhalation after attempting to extinguish in his parents' home.

Rising river washes away boats on the Columbia River

Two unmanned vessels rescued in past week on the Columbia River

Group leads battle against invasive weed

Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee has received $49,500 to battle the invasive weed Eurasion water milfoil

Positive outlook for Lower Columbia region economy

There is no bust apparent in the economic boom that is gripping the Lower Columbia region.

Teck – New contract gets strong support from union members

Union members gave 87.9% "yes" vote on the new collective agreement.

Teck and unions seal the deal

The ink has now dried on the new five-year agreement between the Trail’s largest employer and its employees.

Jason Venier’s love affair with the automobile began with his parent’s 1973 Plymouth 340 Duster, but continues with his 1968 Plymouth Satellite convertible, above, and will be on display this Saturday in Gyro Park for the fourth annual Cruiszn the Columbia Car Show.

Revving up the memories

Jason's prize 1968 Plymouth Satellite will be at Saturday's Cruizin' the Columbia car show at Gyro Park

Jason Venier’s love affair with the automobile began with his parent’s 1973 Plymouth 340 Duster, but continues with his 1968 Plymouth Satellite convertible, above, and will be on display this Saturday in Gyro Park for the fourth annual Cruiszn the Columbia Car Show.

Trains back on track brings relief for Teck in Trail

Union members unhappy but comply with back-to-work order