City of Rossland

08/29/2026

Heads up, trail enthusiasts! 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️

A section of the Kootenay-Columbia Trail will be temporarily closed for some important mitigation work that will be completed by Teck. This is scheduled to start on September 28, 2026.

The closure will affect a section of the KC trail between Snake and Eddie J Upper Trail.

Please be prepared for brief intermittent closures near the Centennial Trail parking lot and Monte Christo Road due to equipment movement. Expect some noise and heavy equipment activity during this time.

For any questions, feel free to reach out to Teck Legacy Properties at 1-888-767-7706 or email [email protected].

Thanks for your patience and understanding! 🌲

08/28/2026

Thinking about running for Council?

The Potential Candidate Open House is on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Rossland City Hall. 🏛️

- Pre-Council Meeting Presentation & Q&A: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

- Public Hearing & Regular Meeting: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (approximately)

- Informal Gathering at The Flying Steamshovel: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Meet council members, ask questions, and see what it’s like to serve your community.

08/28/2026

Effective at 1:00 p.m. (MDT) on August 28, 2026, the off-road vehicles (ORV) prohibition will be rescinded on Crown land throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.
Please read BC Wildfire ServiceBC important post below for more information.

Effective tomorrow, Friday August 28, at noon PDT the Off Road Vehicle (ORV) prohibition is rescinded in the Southeast, Cariboo, Coastal and Kamloops Fire Centres.

We recognize that ORVs play an important role in recreation, hunting and accessing the outdoors for many. Restrictions are only considered when multiple factors indicate an elevated wildfire risk, heightened wildfire activity and limited capacity to respond to new fire starts.

With improving conditions in some regions of B.C., and cooler wetter weather in the forecast we are now able to rescind these prohibitions. We continue to monitor wildfire risk and prohibitions may be implemented or rescinded as conditions change.

We appreciate the patience and cooperation shown by ORV users during this period. We know many riders take fire prevention seriously and recreate responsibly on established roads and trails. If you're returning to the backcountry, we ask for your support in reporting any new wildfires through our app or by calling *5555.

For more information: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/category/information-bulletins/

08/24/2026

From trails and parks to sports fields and recreation facilities, what could future recreation investments in Rossland look like?

White Paper Two: Recreation Spaces is now available.

The report shares the Recreation Master Plan Implementation Committee's recommendations and considerations for future recreation spaces in Rossland, including trails, parks, sports fields, arena facilities, tennis courts and more. Committee recommendations are advisory only, and final decisions remain with City Council.

Check out the report on our website.

🔗https://rossland.ca/recreation/masterplan/

📑White Paper Two

08/21/2026

There was a great turnout in Castlegar for the recent Candidate Readiness Workshop facilitated by Christina Benty!

For anyone that couldn't make it, below is a link to some of the materials we covered! https://rossland.civicweb.net/document/56299/

Thanks to the participating municipalities that got together and organized this regional event!!

08/17/2026

The Columbia Basin Trust is offering Free Home Energy Workshops in communities around the Kootenays.

Participants will learn about simple, low-cost DIY improvements and everyday habits that can have an immediate impact on home comfort and energy use. The workshops will also provide information about rebates and resources available for larger home retrofit projects.

Each session includes live demonstrations, practical take-home resources and expert guidance.

Twenty-five free Home Energy Efficiency Workshops will be delivered in communities throughout the Columbia Basin between September 8 and October 22. The workshops provide practical, hands-on advice to help homeowners make their homes more comfortable, energy efficient and affordable to operate. P

08/14/2026

Interior Health (IH) is pleased to confirm that the Trail Health Centre Laboratory will remain open permanently, continuing to provide outpatient laboratory services in downtown Trail.

IH is pleased to confirm that the Trail Health Centre Laboratory will remain open permanently, continuing to provide laboratory services in downtown Trail.

08/14/2026

⏰ Just a few days away!

If you've ever thought, "Maybe I could make a difference in my community," but aren't sure where to start, this workshop is for you.

Join local government leadership expert Christina Benty to learn what serving in elected office really involves, what candidates need to know, and whether a run for local office might be right for you.

📅 August 18, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
📍 Attend in person: Castlegar & District Recreation Complex
💻 Or attend online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82461334061?pwd=9zbIfI4vEm52sbQtCyHIBIZTFk6Rdd.1
🎥 Webinar ID: 824 6133 4061 Passcode: 734124

✅ Free
✅ No registration required

Whether you're seriously considering running or simply curious about how local government works, this is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and explore how you can contribute to your community.

More information: castlegar.ca/workshop

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary City of Rossland Regional District of Central Kootenay Village of Fruitvale Village of Salmo Village of New Denver Village Of Warfield City of Nelson, British Columbia

08/13/2026

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), in partnership with the Government of Canada, announced $34.2 million through the Green Municipal Fund’s (GMF) Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation (LLCA) initiative to fund 141 projects that will support climate adaptation plans, climate-focused asset management strategies, and community-wide climate risk assessments in municipalities across Canada.

We are happy to announce that the City of Rossland was sucessful in securing funding for two upcoming projects under this program:

1. Stormwater Management Planning and Modelling for Long-Term Resilience ($70,000)

2. Studying the Enhancement of Community Resilience through Emergency Back-up Power for Critical Infrastructure ($70,000)

For further information on all approved projects, please visit the link below.

On August 12, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), in partnership with the Government of Canada, announced $34.2 million through the Green Municipal Fund’s (GMF)

08/12/2026

Catch up on the latest Committee of the Whole and Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, August 10th.

https://rossland.civicweb.net/document/56268