Rossland Skate Park Association is Yodeling Their Way to $ 60,000
The Rossland Skate Park Association (RSA) is excited about partnering with Yodel.org on their biggest fundraising campaign ever! They are rallying the community to reach their goal of raising $ 30,000 in 30 days. For every dollar received during this campaign in the month of December, RSA receives matching funds, dollar for...
LETTER: Winterfest committee explains why cancellation stands
Further to the Public Notice issued on Nov. 20, from the Winterfest Organizing Committee, Winterfest will remain cancelled for 2014. After continued discussion and consideration of potential options for hosting Winterfest 2014 at a different location, it has been determined that alternative arrangements for the annual parade,...
LETTER: Winterfest committee cancels annual event
The Winterfest Organizing Committee regrets to inform our community that the 19th Annual Winterfest Family Celebration has been cancelled due to planned labour action by striking CUPE City workers during the event. The Committee decided to cancel the event after hearing that some participants would not continue in the event...
Jazz returns to the Old Fire Hall following the launch of new community funding model
Rumors are true, Jazz has returned to the Old Fire Hall in Rossland! After many years languishing empty, the historic Fire Hall was filled with anticipation on November 14th as patrons awaited the return of the much loved Old Fire Hall Trio. Candlelight created dancing shadows on the timbers, reflections in the large windows,...
Mountain Film Fest in full swing...tonight!
Friday’s Teck Mountain Gala at the Prestige features a silent art auction and 8 films. Proceeds from this year’s art auction will go to the Rossland Skatepark Association. Tickets to the event include a complimentary glass of wine, gourmet appies, and the the musical stylings of Sue and Gabe from the Toques. The Flying...
New memberships cards at the library!
The Rossland Public Library has new membership cards. The cards are hard wearing plastic and feature the iconic Storytellers from Andrew Raney’s raven sculpture on the library’s front walk as part of our new logo. Membership is available to all Rossland City residents. Bring your ID and the staff will issue you a card so you...
Rent some ice, make a movie...really, there are no limits!
Rossland Arena – available ice times this week Looking to rent ice for a game of hockey or a birthday party or special event? The Rossland Arena has ice available on the following dates and times: Friday, November 21: Any time after 8:30pm until 11:00pm Saturday November 22: 8:00am to 10:00am and 6:15pm until 7:45pm The Lounge...
Local films, youth events feature in the 16th Annual Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival
The countdown is on...and the lineup for this year’s Teck Annual Rossland Mountain Film Festival is shaping up to be the most eclectic ever. Celebrating 16 years of local and international mountain film-making, the range of films will not disappoint movie fans young and old. Catch a taste of local flavour with 3 films made ...
"Endurance" Wins Rossland Reads 2014
It’s been decided. The book all Rosslanders should read this year is Endurance by Alfred Lansing. “Endurance is the book for Rossland because Rosslanders do amazing things and carry on doing these things even when they seem impossible” said defender of the book, Mark Jeffrey, during the last round of debates. Riding the Bus...
Frog wins People's Choice at Sculpturewalk Gala
“Northern Leopard Frog” by local Krestova artists Kevin Kratz and James Karthein, won big at the 2014 Castlegar Sculpturewalk Awards, taking home both the coveted People’s Choice Award and the Artistic Merit Award. This is the first time ever that a sculpture has won in both categories, and the second time that Kratz & ...
