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 […]

Arena Season is officially only two more weeks – so if you haven’t enjoyed Public Skating or taken in a Hockey Game, don’t delay…..Spring is right around the corner!   Several Arena programs will also be ending within the next two weeks - the Senior’s Hockey ice time on Fridays from 9:30-10:45am has officially ended.  The...

“It is easier to cope with a bad conscience than a bad reputation.” These are the words of the public relations company for Dole as the multinational launched a vicious smear and attack campaign against Fredrik Gertten for his film Bananas, chronicling the lawsuit of 12 Nicaraguan plantation workers against the company.   The...

Pope Benedict is retiring. Nelson is national news for its dog-ban bylaw. Tornadoes and blizzards have hit eastern regions of the continent. A fired L. A. cop commits suicide after a murder spree. BC’s Legislature is back in session. The Grammies have been awarded. The Canucks had a streak of wins but just lost it. This, if...

The Recreation Department is working on the Spring Brochure, which will be available mid-March and cover the months of April, May and June.   If you’re new to town and interested in teaching a hobby or skill that you enjoy, please contact us to discuss opportunities for running a program.  If you represent a local organization...

Ah, hockey - Canada’s national game. And with hockey, as with many competitive sports, comes something else: great rivalries. You know, Montreal and Boston, Montreal and Toronto, provincial rivals Edmonton and Calgary. And then there are the lesser known rivalries from days gone by that were just as contentious in their time,...

It’s Winter Wonder time! Primary students all over the snowy Columbia Basin are learning about how plants and animals adapt to winter. Kids take a magical journey to discover the natural world in winter through these walking field trips, which occur in and around their schoolyards and neighbourhoods. Exploring snow crystals...

The following is the text of an application made by Kathy Moore for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Award. The nomination was endorsed by Senator Nancy Greene last year.  Says Moore, "In her youth, Al coached and inspired her. Unfortunately Al did not win. I would like to submit his name to Rossland City Council for consideration...

  Heritage Week  2013 will be celebrated across the Province from February 18 - 23 with a theme of Heritage Homes and Neighborhoods.  Rossland has many homes today that date back to the late 1890’s and early 1900’s when this community was a world renowned gold mining center.   Homes were often grouped in distinct neighborhoods...

Thanks to his significant contributions to the Columbia Basin, Kimberley’s Garry Merkel is receiving a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. “Garry is an exceptional visionary with strong leadership qualities,” said Greg Deck, CBT Chair. “Through his significant professional accomplishments and extensive volunteer work, he continually gives back and inspires and motivates others. His impacts […]