The Rossland Museum’s new exhibit: “Objects of Significance”
This January, the Rossland Historical Museum is excited to present a new, community driven exhibit entitled “Objects of Significance”. Exploring the mining, cultural and technological history of Rossland and area through the interpretation of artifacts chosen and researched by members of the public, the installation offers...
An evening of decadence and delight awaits
More delicious chocolate, more savory appetizers and even more fun await you at the second annual Chocolate and Champagne event hosted by the Christina Lake Arts and Artisans Society (CLAAS). This wildly popular fundraiser will kick your Christmas season off right on Friday, November 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. hosted at the beautiful […]
Local artist spotlights new work at Grind Christmas show
Local artist Charlene Barnes (whose work is featured on some the new banners in Rossland’s brand new downtown) is holding a Christmas show at the Grind from November 1 until December 27. “This is the third time I’ve showed at the Grind and I’ve had good luck there in the past. I enjoy the ambiance there as a patron. It’s a ...
Flying High: Renovations completed at the Eagles
Renovations to the Fraternal Order of Eagles club began in early October and are now complete. Janet Capozzolo, who has been a member for just over a year, and is currently the bar manager, along with FOE executives and trustees, put their heads together and came up with the idea to renovate to increase business and appeal...
Teck Mountain Film Fest takes off this Monday
The waiting is over – events for the Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival begin on Monday, November 12th. Visit our website for the full program at www.rosslandmountainfilmfestival.com. A few of our feature films and some film overview highlights to look forward to: Monday, November 12th at the Miners’ Hall West Kootenay...
West Kootenay Friends of Refugees support local settlement of two Burmese refugee families with film night
As part of the Rossland Mountain Film Festival and supported by the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture, West Kootenay Friends of Refugees (WKoR) presents the film "God Grew Tired of Us" (89 min). The film is a recount of the experiences of 3 boys who fled war in Sudan and re-settled in the United States. WKFoR wished to...
Voters in Maine and Maryland vote for marriage equality
In Maine and Maryland, voters have approved ballot measures yesterday to allow marriage between same-sex partners. Votes for a similar measure in Washingtonare still being counted. Reports from Minnesota suggest a ballot measure that would amend the constitution to ban gay marriage has been rejected by voters. In Maryland, voters supported the law passed earlier this year by Democratic Governor Martin O’Malley 52% to 48%. Josh Levin […]
RLOP dinner theatre this weekend...and more!
The Public Skating schedule has changed slightly with Remembrance Day falling on Sunday. The Arena is closed on Statutory Holidays and the Public Skating sessions will be cancelled. This week, Public Skating will be on Wednesday from 6:30-7:45pm and Fridays from 5:00-6:30pm. Rental skates are available for $2.00 if you...
Grand Forks resident Roxanne Marie Priede named Silver Cross Mother
Honour and love for one’s country are values the Priede family of Grand Forks holds very dear. So when Roxanne Priede was asked to serve as the National Memorial Silver Cross Mother by the Royal Canadian Legion from November 11, 2012 to November 11, 2013, she didn’t have to think long to know that her […]
Shambhala sets record for early-bird ticket sales
Number 15 is just like number 14, which is just like number 13 . . . and so on, and so on. The Shambhala Music Festival continues to be a big hit with music goers as organizers announced the event’s early-bird tickets for the 2013 festival have already sold out. Tickets went on sale on […]
