Does art matter?  Of course it does.  Then, how should the importance of art be reflected in our community?  Can Rossland support a vibrant and resilient arts culture and economy? A group called “Art Matters” is working to learn how residents want decision-making to affect the arts in Rossland. This group was formed by the ...

On December 7,  during “Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas” in Rossland, the Heritage Commission will launch a new book at The Gold Rush bookstore.  A collection of  tales from Rossland’s past, “Chicanery, Civility & Celebration” published by Ron Shearer, will add depth and entertainment to readers’ knowledge of Rossland’s...

Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Regional Chief Terry Teegee, BC Assembly of First Nations; Cheryl Casimer, First Nations Summit; Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of BC Indian Chiefs; and Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and member of Tsartlip First Nation, have issued the...

(UPDATED)  December 7, 2019, marks the 25th anniversary of Rossland’s “Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas” celebrations.  Started by a group of Rossland business people to support the local community, Rekindle truly represents the spirit of Christmas in focusing on the many benefits of local shopping...

Symbol and revenge: being human in peace and war “The Fuhrer alone is the present and future German reality.”-- M. Heidegger “Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord.” -- Deuteronomy, 32:35 What is a symbol? Let me cite my dictionary: “an object, animate or inanimate, standing for or calling up something moral or intellectual; an...

A death in my family A cousin of mine died last month, a man with whom for a very long period I had no contact nor true family-feeling. Alcoholism killed him. We once were very close. I feel called to apologize in advance to family members who might feel my remarks here are too personal, that I have said too much that should...

Housing Crisis, by Winlaw artist Rabi’a, has won the coveted 2019 People’s Choice Award, presented at the Castlegar Sculpturewalk Awards Gala at the Lionshead Smoke & Brew Pub on Nov. 2. This piece will now stay in Castlegar, joining the City’s growing permanent public art collection. Rabi’a, in partnership with Carl...

By Colleen Ross Wine tasting season is not dead.  I recently returned from a lovely weekend on Naramata Bench and everyone was in full action.  The last of the grapes were being harvested, the crush pads were flowing with juice and the leaves were changing color.  I don’t know what was more beautiful -- the wine  or the views. ...

Remembrance Day will soon have Rosslanders gathering at the Cenotaph near our library to remember and honour all the lives sacrificed in wars.  Now, our somber meditations on wars and their results will be enhanced – not only on Remembrance Day, but all year long for years to come – by the beauty of a new...

Students, teachers, and non profits in the West Kootenay/Okanagan could get a $10,000 grant this fall. Reel Youth, a media empowerment project that delivers community development programming to youth and adults across Canada, and TELUS STORYHIVE have joined forces, offering 10 grants to schools, teachers and organizations...