Featured Stories

"What's a loppet?" Thirty years ago, Rossland learns the answer...
by Ken Holmes on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 2:42pm

With reference to the recent Telegraph article “A whole loppet fun …” and for the history books, the first Black Jack Loppet was held on Febrary 16th...

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Alpine Grind settles into new location
by Anonymous on Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 5:06am

Coffee house and eatery Alpine Grind recently switched location after four years in the cozy yellow house to a sunnier and more open place. Located across from RossVegas in the old Drift Izayaka, the Alpine Grind is now more central and easy accessible.

Owner John Snelgrove says, “...

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Brett Wildeman follows a 'rocky road' to Rossland show
by Contributor on Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 4:23am
Finding your way can often be a rocky road. Some stumble through life, while others blaze trails. Brett Wildeman has been slowly but steadily crafting his raw folk sound over the past few years while performing in intimate venues throughout BC and Alberta.
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Recent News

UPDATE: Police provide surveillance photos of armed bank robber in Salmo
by Kyra Hoggan on Thursday, March 6, 2014 - 1:58am

Update:

Police are distributing photos of the suspect who robbed a Salmo bank on Feb. 25, according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff.

"The photographs clearly depict that the coat is purple in...
UPDATE: Perry Ridge logging protestors have change of heart
by Suzy Hamilton on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 10:31pm

Two Perry Ridge protestors didn't spend a long time in jail after agreeing to signing undertakings not to return to the site.

Marilyn James and Dennis Zarelli were arrested for failure to comply with an injunction issued the...
Jive and tango!
by Rossland Recreation on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 3:01pm

Rossland REC Spring Brochure

The Spring Brochure is almost done and will be available by the third week of March.   Typically our Spring Brochure covers the months of April, May and June with many...
LETTER: Skiing etiquette more than just a matter of manners
by Contributor on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 1:35am

Dear editor,

Skiing is a wonderful sport. It involves many people sliding in different directions on a slippery surface. There are some universally recognized rules to maximize the enjoyment and minimize the risks of injuries...

Regional News

City holds its breath for Kraft Hockeyville annnouncement
by Kyra Hoggan on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 5:20pm

The big day's almost here – this Saturday, we'll be finding out if Castlegar is a semi-finalist in the Kraft Hockeyville competition, and in the running for $100,000 of arena upgrades and the opportunity to host an NHL...
Friday sees Saints start playoffs with home game at Complex
by Contributor on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 2:38pm

After finishing the 2013/14 regular season on a nine-game winning streak and grabbing first place in the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League standings in their final game, the Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program is looking to...
Mayor/councillor say four-year term is a mixed bag
by Kyra Hoggan on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 2:15pm

It's official – B.C. will now be the final province in Canada to adopt four-year terms for municipal councils, mayors and school district representatives.

Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, himself a council veteran...
Canada’s network of young and aspiring ecological farmers comes to the Kootenays!
by Contributor on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 3:15pm

The Young Agrarians will be hosting their first Kootenay-wide gathering for young farmers in Crawford Bay on March 15-16.

The event will bring together 40-60 farmers, food producers, and homesteaders... plus all the region’...

Provincial & National

BC Nurses take to the streets to rally against staffing cuts

by Contributor on 06 Mar 2014
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BC Nurses parade through the streets of Vancouver Thursday to protest safe staffing levels and safe patient care. — Submitted photo

Hundreds of nurses marched through downtown Vancouver today and rallied for safe staffing levels and safe patient care at the Art Gallery.
 
BC Nurses’ Union President Debra McPherson told the crowd “the healthcare system needs more nurses, not less. Patients need safe staffing levels. Without it, safe patient care is at risk.”
 
McPherson said patients are suffering because of health authorities’ callous disregard for everything but the bottom line.

BC government rolls out two-part plan to sell liquor in grocery stores

by Contributor on 06 Mar 2014
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BC government rolls out two-part plan to sell liquor in grocery stores

Ed. Note: The following is a press release issued by the B.C. government:

The B.C. government has outlined a unique, two-part model for liquor sales in grocery stores that will ensure convenience and choice for consumers, promote B.C. products and create jobs.