Digitizing Rossland's Documentary Heritage
In 2022, the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre (RMDC) completed a multi-year Digitization Strategy for a collection that spans decades and includes rare and unique footage of skiing and personal home videos that contribute to the history and culture of Rossland. The audio collection includes interviews with residents and...
COLUMN: Human consciousness, under construction -- PART THREE
Doing Good, Becoming Better, Following Leaders Reading Parts One and Two of Arc #185 published previously, would benefit a reader for an understanding of what follows. In Part One, I described my youthful dreams, the egalitarian aspirations that humans have not managed to realize, and in Part Two, I raised questions of leaders...
Kootenay author Terry Nelson to present new book in Castlegar
On Tuesday, March 28, Kootenay author Terry Nelson will join Neighbours United at their new office in Castlegar at 1104 3rd St, V1N 1Z9 from 6pm - 8pm to discuss his latest book, Big Trees of the Inland Temperate Forests of British Columbia. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. About the Author ...
COLUMN: Part Two -- Human consciousness, under construction?
Part Two Summary introduction from part one: I began with an opinion and a lament: my dream of a better human world as I recall my optimism in 1970 was proven false in the succeeding decades. Are humans getting better, worse, or not changing much, as you read the historical record? (Of course, I have no idea what you read...
Celebrated spoken word poet Shane Koyczan at The Bailey Theatre
Trail & District Arts Council is excited to announce a spoken word performance by Shane Koyczan on Tuesday, March 28 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre as part of the Performing Arts Trail series. Shane Koyczan is always talking about what you need to hear! His poetry explores the human experience to give us insight into ...
Pausing registration for lifeguard advanced courses
Due to an overwhelming response for the recruitment of lifeguards, the Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre is pausing registration for all advanced courses as they develop a program to support lifeguard training. Those who have already expressed interest will be contacted. If you are interested in learning more about this...
Upcoming spring events at the Rossland Museum
March Speaker Series with Ron Dennett - Murphy Creek Headwaters Plane Crash: Tragedy in the Rossland Range On Oct. 18, 1947, a Royal Canadian Air Force plane carrying nine people - seven RCAF crew members and two civilians - crashed near Mount Plewman in the Rossland Range. There were no survivors. Five years later, in October...
Upcoming events at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre
BC Family Day is coming up, and we are here for it! Come up to the Museum between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 for a family-friendly snow day! We’ve got an epic snow maze, a tobogganing hill, snow painting, snowman-building, an art workshop, and more! Of course, we’ll also have a campfire and serve up maple taffy, hot...
Blizzard Music Festival Ignites Tourism in Mountain Town
Blizzard Music Festival once again took Rossland by storm, signalling the return to the event’s full glory. After a two-year hiatus, the show went on with more than 35 musical acts sweeping through the city Jan.25–28. The nearly sold-out festival attracted not only local fans but also an abundance of tourists, opening up...
Winter 2023 Respect & Connect Series Unveiled
Issued by the Trail Community Action Team All are Welcome to the Trail Community Action Team Speaker Series In its effort to reduce stigma towards people who are struggling in our community, the Trail Community Action Team has four events planned for February and March 2023 in its Respect & Connect speaker series. “People...
