Arts and culture

All 128 participants had a great time at the AM Ford-Colombo Lodge Bocce Classic with a record number of spectators coming out to watch this year. Photo: Submitted

Silver City Days bocce champions!

Silver City Days returned last week after a 3-year hiatus

All 128 participants had a great time at the AM Ford-Colombo Lodge Bocce Classic with a record number of spectators coming out to watch this year. Photo: Submitted
”The Flaming Revelation,” by Frantisek Strouhal. Photo: Submitted

West Kootenay artist receives special recognition at international exhibit

Frantisek Strouhal receives special recognition at ‘The Healing Power of Colour’ exhibit

”The Flaming Revelation,” by Frantisek Strouhal. Photo: Submitted
Photo: Jim Bailey
Photo: Jim Bailey
Photo: Times file

Silver City Days returns with a bang this week

COVID restrictions cancelled the annual event in 2020, 2021 and 2022

Photo: Times file
Tickets for the 2023 Trail Ambassador Pageant are available at The Bailey box office with both an in-person and live-stream option. L-R: Aislynn Cackette, Morgan Stoutenburg, Coralyn Mann, Avery Rieberger, Charley Conners, Jill O’Hearn-Stone. Photo: Submitted

Miss Trail pageant goes live Friday night

The Trail Ambassador Pageant is thrilled to once again be a part of Silver City Days

Tickets for the 2023 Trail Ambassador Pageant are available at The Bailey box office with both an in-person and live-stream option. L-R: Aislynn Cackette, Morgan Stoutenburg, Coralyn Mann, Avery Rieberger, Charley Conners, Jill O’Hearn-Stone. Photo: Submitted
Rocky Mountain High; Celebrating the Music of John Denver features vocals by Canadian recording artists Rick and Steve Worrall, accompanied by a 15 piece all-star band. Photo: Submitted

Celebrate the music of John Denver in Trail, June 8

The show hits the Trail stage June 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Rocky Mountain High; Celebrating the Music of John Denver features vocals by Canadian recording artists Rick and Steve Worrall, accompanied by a 15 piece all-star band. Photo: Submitted
“The Way of Being,” by Frantisek Strouhal.
“The Way of Being,” by Frantisek Strouhal.
Matt Sager bottom left and his team of auto enthusiasts embarked on a 3,000 km journey from their home base in British Columbia to Northwestern Ontario for the second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’ which aired on the History channel on April 19, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Topham)

B.C. brothers uncovering rare auto gems in second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’

Watch Matt and Steve Sager of Mill Bay follow their passion for restoring vehicles

Matt Sager bottom left and his team of auto enthusiasts embarked on a 3,000 km journey from their home base in British Columbia to Northwestern Ontario for the second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’ which aired on the History channel on April 19, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Topham)
Nadine Tremblay (centre) is awarded 2023 Presenter of the Year by past recipients; Erin Kennedy (right), Vernon District Performing Arts Centre, 2022 Presenter of the Year; and Stephanie Fischer, 2019 Presenter of the Year, Capitol Theatre, Nelson. As executive and artistic director of the arts council, Tremblay programs all their events, manages the 721-seated Bailey Theatre, the arts council and a staff of 20. She applies for all grants, manages the money and projects, and works with community partners, boards of directors, Selkirk College (theatre landlords) and the regional district. Photo: Submitted

Trail theatre manager awarded ‘Presenter of the Year’

Nadine Tremblay has been front house manager of the Bailey Theatre since 2008

Nadine Tremblay (centre) is awarded 2023 Presenter of the Year by past recipients; Erin Kennedy (right), Vernon District Performing Arts Centre, 2022 Presenter of the Year; and Stephanie Fischer, 2019 Presenter of the Year, Capitol Theatre, Nelson. As executive and artistic director of the arts council, Tremblay programs all their events, manages the 721-seated Bailey Theatre, the arts council and a staff of 20. She applies for all grants, manages the money and projects, and works with community partners, boards of directors, Selkirk College (theatre landlords) and the regional district. Photo: Submitted
The ballet component of the Kootenay Festival of the Arts took to the stage at The Bailey Theatre, April 13. Photo: Jim Bailey

Talent returns to Trail for Kootenay Festival of the Arts

Kootenay Festival of the Arts invites all to a highlight concert April 23 at 2 p.m.

The ballet component of the Kootenay Festival of the Arts took to the stage at The Bailey Theatre, April 13. Photo: Jim Bailey
Murmuration by Winlaw artist Peter Vogelaar, winner of the 2022 People’s Choice Award. Photo: David R. Gluns

Purchase, lease or sponsor a Castlegar Sculpturewalk piece

Last year’s sculptures will be coming down in the next few weeks

Murmuration by Winlaw artist Peter Vogelaar, winner of the 2022 People’s Choice Award. Photo: David R. Gluns
On April 2, the Colombo Lodge held the annual Sante Berno annual red wine competition. Photo: Submitted

Trail lodge raises a glass, or three, of vino rosso

John Borsato was first place winner; James Niblow, second; and Gene Gambin, third

On April 2, the Colombo Lodge held the annual Sante Berno annual red wine competition. Photo: Submitted
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Pharrell named new Louis Vuitton menswear creative director

Louis Vuitton has named multitalented singer-songwriter-philanthropist Pharrell Williams creative director of its…

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The Rossland Arts Centre Society is rallying residents to vote for the Rossland Drill Hall in the the Next Great Save competition, a contest designed to help revitalize outstanding heritage sites. (Photo: Shauna Davis)

Rossland Arts Society looks for support in Next Great Save contest

Go online and vote for Rossland Drill Hall in national contest to help restore heritage buildings

The Rossland Arts Centre Society is rallying residents to vote for the Rossland Drill Hall in the the Next Great Save competition, a contest designed to help revitalize outstanding heritage sites. (Photo: Shauna Davis)
Krista Loughton portrait by Lia Crowe

Krista Loughton talks film and politics

Filmaker and Victoria city councillor focuses on community

  • Dec 30, 2022
Krista Loughton portrait by Lia Crowe
Left to Right, in regalia designed and crafted by Lillian and Alver Tait: Brian McMillian, Wilps Wisin Xbil’tkw (Gisk’aast) representing subcrest owl, Markell Gosnell, Wilps Ksim Xsaan (Ganada) representing subcrest Ganada, Donaldo McNeil, Wilps La’ay (Laxsgiik) representing beaver, Deon Pierre, Wilps Duuk (Laxgibuu) representing subcrest bear. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard).

PHOTOS: Northern B.C. fashion show brings Nisga’a talent into the light

Models sported a striking blend of colourful and more sombre tones that reflected the theme of the evening: ‘from darkness to light’

Left to Right, in regalia designed and crafted by Lillian and Alver Tait: Brian McMillian, Wilps Wisin Xbil’tkw (Gisk’aast) representing subcrest owl, Markell Gosnell, Wilps Ksim Xsaan (Ganada) representing subcrest Ganada, Donaldo McNeil, Wilps La’ay (Laxsgiik) representing beaver, Deon Pierre, Wilps Duuk (Laxgibuu) representing subcrest bear. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard).
SwingSations perform at a dance in the Colombo Hall pre-pandemic. Photo: Submitted

Wanted: Singer, sax and trumpet player for Kootenay big band

SwingSationS big band conductor ready to get back on stage, but first he needs some new members

SwingSations perform at a dance in the Colombo Hall pre-pandemic. Photo: Submitted
Jean-François Alcoléa’s show features mysterious short silent films accompanied by three live virtuoso musicians playing an array of instruments. Photo: Submitted

Must-see show coming to Trail for Spooktacular on Saturday

“Right in the Eye” is promised to wow children and adults alike.

Jean-François Alcoléa’s show features mysterious short silent films accompanied by three live virtuoso musicians playing an array of instruments. Photo: Submitted
Eileen Delehanty Pearkes. Photo: Submitted

‘The Geography of Memory’ book tour stopping in Trail

Author brings new and expanded legacy of Sinixt people to Trail in free event at The Bailey

Eileen Delehanty Pearkes. Photo: Submitted
“Blue Dove of Peace,” by Michele Desjardins, will go to the highest bidder. All proceeds are to help settle a soon-to-arrive Afghan family. Photo: Submitted

Bid on beautiful art, help a compassionate West Kootenay cause

When the war in Ukraine began, Michele Desjardins, a member of West…

“Blue Dove of Peace,” by Michele Desjardins, will go to the highest bidder. All proceeds are to help settle a soon-to-arrive Afghan family. Photo: Submitted