I really want to start my own business; I just don’t know what to do. Have you ever had that thought, or known someone who has? Whether it’s starting a business for the first time, looking to add a new product or service to your existing business or launching into your second, third or fourth business, sometimes the answer ...

An earlier article  gave details of the Heritage BC conference coming to Rossland this fall, on October 1 - 3.  To read that article, please click here. Heritage BC is a not-for-profit charity supporting heritage conservation across BC. Now, in preparation for the conference,  the organizers are seeking on-site conference...

Gallery 2 is pleased to announce it is hosting works by world class, Canadian artist, Jordan Bennett starting Aug. 26th. Bennett, from Mi’kmaq heritage and Stephenville Crossing, Newfoundland, has had exhibitions around the world featuring his multi-disciplinary visual arts. Venues such as The Museum of Art and Design, NYC,...

This season, the Kootenay Robusters decided to try a different strategy for their paddling season - one that should be especially helpful to new recruits, and enjoyable for experienced team members as well. Two early season festivals were planned, the first in Lethbridge at the end of June and the second at the end of July ...

Heritage BC, a charitable non profit, announces the opening of registration for their annual conference, taking place October 2-3 in Rossland, B.C. This year’s conference, ‘The Main Thing’ follows on the national Heritage Week theme promoting main streets as an vital part of heritage conservation and economic stimulation. Come learn how to create a dynamic […]

Taking place August 8 & 9, from 10 am - 5 pm, the Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event. Travel to studios and archives that aren't normally open, see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections or meet people...

Taking place Aug. 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., the Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event. Travel to studios and archives that aren't normally open, see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections or meet people...

The term ‘explosive’ is an exaggeration often used to get people excited about something, but make no mistake – it’s a 100-per-cent-accurate description of the Firefighter Games (see attached video, in which the 2014 opening ceremonies include blowing up a car and RV, and check out the resulting 100-plus-foot fireball). Family...

Following an appearance at the Vancouver Folk Festival, African folk singer Bongeziwe Mabandla will perform at a special Kootenay Savings Music in the Park concert on Tuesday, July 28. Mabandla calls himself a folk singer, yet his expressive voice evokes the emotions of pure Soul; his music is drawn from an eclectic mix of ...

 The  storyline is new to the Gold Fever Follies, but familiar to us all --  a love forbidden because of  prejudice and animosity between two factions -- in this case, two communities:  Rossland and  Trail.    Audience members will recognize many allusions to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, as well as some direct quotes, such...