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Greater Trail: 2 out 5 mayors acclaimed

2026 Municipal Election My Kootenay Now -
Trail will have a four-way race for mayor. Rossland will have an all-female mayoral race.

Lisa Kwiatkowski running for mayor of Rossland

2026 Municipal Election Greg Nesteroff -
The city councillor seeks to fill the position of Andy Morel, who will run for a council seat instead.

Some Kootenay municipalities out of luck on infrastructure funding

Municipal & District News Greg Nesteroff -
Five West Kootenay municipalities will be receiving millions of dollars for major infrastructure projects thanks to a federal fund, but others are left hoping for better luck next year.

Rossland’s municipal payroll up 8.8% in 2025

City of Rossland Greg Nesteroff -
The City of Rossland paid its employees just shy of $4 million in wages and expenses in 2025, an increase of $321,000, or 8.8 per cent, over 2024.

Rossland okays changes to Flying Steamshovel exterior

City of Rossland My Kootenay Now -
City council has given its blessing to alterations for a local heritage building.

Majority of Rosslanders against proposed mine, mayor says

Mining Greg Nesteroff -
Andy Morel says he has no doubt that most of the community opposes a proposed open-pit magnesium mine near the city.

Rossland tackling $60-million infrastructure deficit

City of Rossland Greg Nesteroff -
The work involves repairing water, roads, retaining walls, and the local arena, but the top priority is replacing the main sewer line between Rossland and Warfield.

Rossland expected to approve 25% raise for next council

City of Rossland My Kootenay Now -
City council has adopted changes that will see the mayor paid about $37,500 starting this November, and councillors about $20,900 each.

Rosslanders face 65 per cent increase in regional sewage rates

Energy & Utilities My Kootenay Now -
In actual dollars, it works out to about another $160 per household in 2026. That's on top of a 10 per cent increase in the flat fee residential properties pay and a consumption-based charge for commercial properties. 

Rossland, Warfield look to continue joint pool operations

Recreation Greg Nesteroff -
Under the proposed model, Rossland would provide start-up assistance with recruitment, hiring, and joint training, but then once the pools open, Warfield would look after its own facility and staff.

Rossland businessman calls for mayor’s resignation

City of Rossland Greg Nesteroff -
Warren Hamm wants Andy Morel to step down, but Morel says he's not going anywhere.

Lawsuit against Rossland politicians settled

Court Greg Nesteroff -
A $1 million lawsuit brought in 2023 by a local businessman against five current and former members of Rossland city council has been settled out of court.

Four West Kootenay organizations secure $4 million in funding

City of Rossland My Kootenay Now -
Four West Kootenay organizations have secured over $4 million in provincial funding to promote economic diversification and sustainability in...

Rossland council rejects Record Ridge Mine proposal over unresolved concerns

City of Rossland My Kootenay Now -
The City of Rossland has recommended rejecting the application from West High Year Resources (WHY) for the proposed Record...

City of Rossland releases draft financial plan, includes 10 per cent tax hike

City of Rossland Storrm Lennie -
Rossland residents will see a 10 per cent increase on their property tax bills this year.  The City of Rossland...

Rossland to manage Warfield Pool for 2025 season

City of Rossland Storrm Lennie -
The City of Rossland will manage operations of the Warfield pool for the 2025 season. The collaboration between the two...
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