About a year ago, I wrote a column about John Kirkup, Rossland’s first official lawman. I gave accounts of some of his exploits and tried to provide a sense of this big man’s personality around town. Kirkup didn’t have a long tenure as keeper of local law and order; he was apparently not popular with the politicians of the ...

Here’s what’s happening at the Royal Grill and Lounge in January: Tuesday, January 17th – Magic Bus w/ Suplex – Showtime 10pm – Magic Bus Tuesdays is a night to hear some talented local musicians or dj’s with no cover!  This Tuesday Dj Suplex takes the stage!   Wednesday, January 18th – Variety Shows w/ Estevan And […]

When Nelson based Watershed Productions held the premiere screenings for two recently released documentary films this past fall, Conceiving Family and Rural Transcapes, the response was “one you would only see in the Kootenays,” says Amy Bohigian, Director/Producer for both films. The question and answer period was probably longer than the film itself. Each film […]

The Capitol Theatre in Nelson is proud to announce the Pop Rock trio Hanson is coming to the Heritage City Sunday, January 29. Currently on the South American leg of their long-awaited Shout It Out World Tour, Hanson also announced an extensive string of Canadian concerts starting January 23rd in Vancouver. “This tour will be […]

Taco night at the Red Room is about to get spicier every other Tuesday night as local videographers converge to go film-to-film in a competition for nightly prizes and a grand prize of a 2012/2013 Red Mountain season’s pass. “This is a great opportunity for filmmakers and riders in the area to showcase their talents,” […]

Welcome to the first Recreation Department update for 2012!  We try to update the community about all things recreation, education and community – so if you have an event coming up that you’d like us to highlight in our weekly column, please contact our office at recreation@rossland.ca. There’s a supplementary Winter Brochure...

Just hours away from his most important day of the year, Santa Claus (aka St. Nicholas, Father Christmas) is stressed, according to sources close to the North Pole. A senior North Pole official, who asked to remain unnamed, told The Source yesterday that Claus is feeling the pressure of delivering a white Christmas while going […]

Programs at RSS, MacLean Elementary or MacLean Annex If you currently enjoy a program or class in one of the school buildings – MacLean Elementary School, Rossland Secondary School or MacLean Annex, all classes and programs cancel over the Christmas holiday, which starts Monday, December 19 and runs until Tuesday, January 3,...

 Two families of Mon refugees from Burma will soon move to Rossland thanks to the efforts of the West Kootenay Friends of Refugees (WKFR), a community group formed this summer by Rossland residents. Now WKFR will focus on raising funds to support the families for one year after they arrive in 2013. “The families’ applications […]

As we move towards the Christmas break there are lots of program changes and additions to note! If you currently enjoy a program or class in one of the school buildings – MacLean Elementary School, Rossland Secondary School or MacLean Annex, all classes and programs cancel over the Christmas holiday, which starts Monday,...