Rossland's Museum and the community -- the next phase
A new feature is in the works to replace the old mine tunnel tour at the Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre. Fundraising has begun with a major donation. Teck, the company that forms the basis of much of the economic life in our area, has donated a large portion of the amount needed to build Phase II of the Rossland Museum’s...
Exhibit opens today to relive historic flood of '48
In recognition of the seventieth anniversary of the flood of 1948, the Trail Museum & Archives has developed a new exhibit entitled The Flood of ’48: A River Ran Through It! The exhibit opens officially on July 4 in the Trail Museum & Archives at the Riverfront Centre in the aptly named Columbia Gallery. The flood of...
Review: the 2018 Gold Fever Follies
Rossland’s Gold Fever Follies is a community summertime tradition, enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. This year’s version does not disappoint. Romance, song and dance – the can-can – skiing and hockey; who could ask for more? On the well-attended opening night, the cast was short-handed by one actor – Molly Jamin -- who...
Time to think about the Fall Fair!
The Fall Fair is a Rossland institution, and it's great fun. Summertime is when gardeners begin plotting to grow the biggest, the best, the finest vegetables ... not to mention trying out recipes for the baking contests, and preparing arts and crafts for a wide variety of categories. Here's what the Fall Fair Committee says:...
Water Metering back on the Agenda; Trash Talk, Speed Limits, a Discontented Resident, and much more!
Report on Rossland City Council Meeting, June 25, 2018 (Updated) Present: Mayor Kathy Moore and Councillors Martin Kruysse, John Greene, Andy Morel and Andrew Zwicker. Absent: Lloyd McLellan and Aaron Cosbey. Public Input Period: Laura Petit spoke to oppose Council’s decision to do away with water metering; she felt it...
Rossland NDCU helps kick off new Follies show
Brian Poch, representing the Members of the Rossland Branch of the Nelson and District Credit Union, posed this past week with members of the cast of the 2018 Gold Fever Follies as he presented them with generous and much appreciated donation to help cover some of the costs of putting on a new show every summer. This summer’s...
Opinion: You're just not that big a deal. Now, isn't that a relief?
By Melissa Dahl, from Aeon magazine There is a meme that speaks directly to the hearts and minds of the overly self-conscious. Perhaps you’ve seen it; it goes something like this: ‘Brain: “I see you are trying to sleep. May I offer you a selection of your most embarrassing memories from the past 10 years?”’ At first, it seems...
Music in the Park is back, and more
Starting on Thursday, June 14, audiences will gather in Trail’s Gyro Park to hear music from favourite local performers and touring bands. Jazz, bluegrass, Celtic rock, rhythm & blues, funk and reggae – something for all tastes, and it’s all good fun in a beautiful setting. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, and a toonie ...
Family Zone at the Trail Market
Visit the Family Zone at the Trail Market on the Esplanade again this year. For the third year running, local early childhood service providers will provide the popular Trail Market on the Esplanade with a dedicated Family Zone this summer. The Trail Area Health & Environment Program, Family Action Network, and Greater ...
Paintings Are Feature of Next Exhibitions at Kootenay Gallery
Following the West Kootenay Camera Club’s annual week-long Photo Salon (June 1 – 8), the Kootenay Gallery has two new exhibitions opening June 15 at 7 p.m. Three artists are offering works that will be of interest to local culture lovers. Carol Reynolds has adeptly captured the landscapes of both Nelson streets and Kootenay...
