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Kootenay Danceworks year end show and more...
by Rossland Recreation on Wednesday May 22 2013

The last Babysitters Course before Summer is running this Saturday, May 25th 9am-4pm at the Rossland Arena Lounge.    If your child is interested in babysitting this summer, this is a great course to prepare them for that responsibility.  The eight...

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Rossland's Brenan Moroney off to Missouri Valley in September
by Nelson Daily Sports on Tuesday May 21 2013

Zone One West Kootenay Junior Golf coordinator Rob McKay announced Monday that golfer Brenan Moroney has inked a letter of intent to play golf in September at Missouri Valley in Marshal Missouri.

"Brenan is a very strong player who has represented Zone 1 in five straight BC Junior...

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Check out Aladdin this week...and more
by Rossland Recreation on Wednesday May 15 2013

The RSS Drama Departmentwill be showcasing their year-end production of ALADDIN, this week...Muppet style!  The shows are Tuesday May 14 through to Thursday May 16 at 7:00pm in the RSS Auditorium.  The show also features dancers from Kootenay...

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Sports News

Black Jack racers set the 'tracks on fire'

by Contributor on 07 Mar 2013
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Black Jack racers set the 'tracks on fire'

Last weekend, West Kootenay cross country skiers, Kolibri Drobish from Hills Nordic Ski Club, Sophie and Sabien Edney from Nelson Nordic, and Jasmine Drolet from Blackjack (Rossland) relay raced together as a team named “Kootenay Tracks on Fire,” at the 2013 BC Midget Championships in Revelstoke.

The Midget Championships are for youth between the ages of 9-12, and this year 181 kids spent an action-filled fun weekend of racing at the Mt. Macpherson XC Ski Trails.

Smoke Eater named to All-Star team

by Contributor on 07 Mar 2013
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Smoke Eater named to All-Star team

Trail Smoke Eaters forward Brent Baltus has been named to the 2012-13 BCHL Interior Conference Second All-Star Team.

Baltus, 20, leads the Smoke Eaters in scoring this season with 24 goals and 51 points from 46 games played. The Nanaimo product also leads the Smokies in short-handed goals with two this season. In 115

career BCHL games with Trail, Nanaimo and Alberni Valley, Baltus has amassed 38 goals and 82 points, 81 of which have come in a Smoke Eaters uniform. Baltus is committed to NCAA Division I Alaska-Anchorage for the 2013-14 season.

Snow on the ground shouldn't stop you from thinking...lifeguarding!

by Rossland Recreation on 05 Mar 2013
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Snow on the ground shouldn't stop you from thinking...lifeguarding!

The Rossland Pool doesn’t open for several months, but we’re already looking for qualified, certified Staff for the 2013 season.  The outdoor pool opens at the beginning of June and closes at the end of August.  The Rossland Pool offers a full range of aquatic education – including School Board Lessons, Aqua Tot, Red Cross Swim Lessons, the Bronze courses and Swim Club. 

Single point secures third spot for Kootenay Wildcats

by Nelson Daily Sports on 04 Mar 2013
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Kootenay Wildcats struggled Sunday against the visiting Ravens at the NDCC Arena. — Bruce Fuhr photo

The Kootenay Wildcats lost the battle but won the war.

Despite dropping a 3-2 decision to the Pacific Ravens from Richmond, the Cats still achieved the weekend goal of grabbing at least a point to capture third spot in B.C. Female Midget AAA Hockey League Sunday at the NDCC Arena.

Kootenay, finishing the season with a 9-14-5 mark, skated to a scoreless tie Saturday against the Ravens to secure a spot in the semi final round against Okanagan Rockets of Kelowna.

Kootenay roller derby team makes it to first-ever national championships

by Contributor on 27 Feb 2013
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Kootenay roller derby team makes it to first-ever national championships

West Kootenay Roller Derby’s all-star team has managed to climb to the top of the heap in Canadian Roller Derby, and they’ve done it in a remarkably quick fashion. The Kootenay Kannibelles are gearing up for some high-calibre derby at a national level tournament set to take place at West Edmonton Mall’s Ice Palace March 15 to 17.

COUNCIL MISCELLANY: Here come ‘attended’ dogs and mountain markets...

by Andrew Bennett on 27 Feb 2013
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COUNCIL MISCELLANY: Here come ‘attended’ dogs and mountain markets...

Rossland Council's Feb. 25 meeting put a new animal bylaw in motion, heard an appeal from the museum, moved the farmers’ market back downtown, reset the Cook Ave. development, dove into a new recreation bursary program, and agreed to the possibility of a taxation increase to fund a reserve for the hospital in Trail.

VIDEO: Rossland's Joines competing at IPC Alpine Word Championships

by Adrian Barnes on 27 Feb 2013
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Rossland's Kimberly Joines is competing at the IPC World Championships in La Molina, Spain this week and has already won silver in a downhill race. The attached video features an interview with Joines in Spain.