Selkirk College to Celebrate Class of 2014
Selkirk College will pay tribute to its past and send students off into promising futures at the annual Graduation Ceremony in Castlegar on Friday. A total of 765 students will graduate from the regional college this spring. Friday’s ceremony is expected to include up to 275 students who will receive diplomas or certificates...
Road biking AND mountain biking lessons...take your pick!
Rossland REC Spring Brochure The Spring Brochure is online, at www.rossland.ca, Recreation Program Guide and in hard copy at the Public Library, the Credit Union and City Hall. Summer Brochure! The Recreation Department is putting together the Summer Brochure. If you are interested in running a program or course, or would ...
U19 Film Fest returns as part of Rossland Youth Week
The spring of 2014 marks the 7th annual “UNDER 19 Film Festival”. The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture and the newly-formed Rossland Youth Action Network are collaborating on this year’s festival, held on May 3rd,at the Rossland Miners' Union Hall and an anchorevent among the various activities hosted during Rossland...
A is for Amazing Author Karen Rivers, set to read at former RSS
Almost 13 year old, Isadora “Tink” Aaron-Martin is not only grounded, but banned from the computer. In her despair she turns to writing an encyclopedia--an encyclopedia of her life. The Encyclopedia of Me is the brain-child of author, Karen Rivers. Her slightly unorthodox style reveals the complexities and the mundane of ...
A Talented Trio
The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture is ending this season with a vibrant performance of extraordinary talent. The internationally renowned Montreal Guitare Trio, “MG3”, is making its way to Rossland on April 27th to present their unique sounds. The trio of guitarists, Marc Morin, Sébastien Dufour and Glenn Lévesque, has...
Youth week to culminate in 'Red Talks', featuring a variety of local notables
On Wednesday, May 7th, the final day of Youth Week, the 7 Summits Center For Learning will be hosting Red Talks, an evening of local guest speakers sharing their ideas, experiences and insights focusing on the theme: Life Path. According to Jonny Coleshill, a 7 Summits Learning Consultant, it will be an event that no...
CAMRA calls for better beer legislation
Despite the growing popularity of craft beer in British Columbia, many consumers are still being left in the dark when it comes to knowing exactly what’s in their glass and a local consumer advocacy group is asking them to make a fuss about it. A letter was sent earlier this morning by the Campaign for Real Ale Society of ...
Learn boating on top of a mountain...why wouldn't you?
Community Easter Hunt! The Rossland Museum is hosting the First Annual Community Easter Hunt on Sunday April 20th from 11am-1pm. This is a BYOB-(Bring Your Own Basket) event! The Hunt will be outside (weather permitting!) on the lower Museum grounds. In the event of rain, the event will move inside. The Easter Hunt is by...
Agents of change from Nelson featured in Earth Day movie
This Earth Day, April 22nd 2014, the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture is proud to present an inspiring feature, “The Change Agents”, to further spread the message of individual ability to foster the growing movement of positive change. “The Change Agents” is a heart-warming story of courage and possibility set in the...
GALLERY: "A Furious Calm, A Curious Form" takes over Rossland Gallery
Friday the 11th of April there was an opening night of a new art show at Rossland Art Gallery. It was a successful night with a great turnout. An exhilarated audience viewed the art of local artists whilst snacking on treats and listening to chilled beats by DJ Fresh-Cut Melon. The exhibition consists of art by 21 talents...