Joe Hill...fifty seven shows in a row!
Joe Hill Coffee House, Rossland’s showcase for talent from throughout the Kootenays, presents its fifty-seventh show in a row on Sunday March 16 at the Miners' Union Hall. It just gets better and better! Our performers for the March 16 show are: · Cole Noonan – Great voice, unique guitar, cool new songs · Ray...
Call for Entry: Artists/Heritage Venues for Columbia Basin Culture Tour
Registrations are being accepted for artists/venues in the Columbia Basin to participate in the Columbia Basin Culture Tour (CBCT). The CBCT is a two day celebration of culture taking place August 9-10, 2014 from 10 am to 5 pm. The CBCT is a self-guided tour showcasing local arts, culture and heritage offered at no charge to...
The Rossland Figure Skating Club is GOING TO THE MOVIES!
It's that time of year when skaters are practicing their performances for the year-end show. This year's movie theme ranges from the young ones dressed up as bumblebees from the "Bee Movie" to some oldies from the 60's stint of "Hairspray". The showcase should be loads of fun and entertaining for the club and anyone from ...
City holds its breath for Kraft Hockeyville annnouncement
The big day's almost here – this Saturday, we'll be finding out if Castlegar is a semi-finalist in the Kraft Hockeyville competition, and in the running for $100,000 of arena upgrades and the opportunity to host an NHL exhibition game. This means lobbying support from far outside city boundaries, as the winning community could...
Canada’s network of young and aspiring ecological farmers comes to the Kootenays!
The Young Agrarians will be hosting their first Kootenay-wide gathering for young farmers in Crawford Bay on March 15-16. The event will bring together 40-60 farmers, food producers, and homesteaders... plus all the region’s major food and farming initiatives! Farmers will share their stories, take part in workshops, demo ...
Jive and tango!
Rossland REC Spring Brochure The Spring Brochure is almost done and will be available by the third week of March. Typically our Spring Brochure covers the months of April, May and June with many Rossland Pool details included. Spring Break will run March 17-28. If you are interested in running a Spring Break Camp let us...
Summer Reading Club Award presented to Rossland librarian
Beverley Rintoul of Rossland Public Library is the winner of the first ever BC SRC Community Story Award! Beverley's story of a little boy who throughly enjoyed his Summer Reading Club experience perfectly captures not only the deep impact of the SRC program, but also the commitment and care that library workers bring to their...
Alpine Grind settles into new location
Coffee house and eatery Alpine Grind recently switched location after four years in the cozy yellow house to a sunnier and more open place. Located across from RossVegas in the old Drift Izayaka, the Alpine Grind is now more central and easy accessible. Owner John Snelgrove says, “One of our biggest fears was how or previously...
Film school opportunities and seniors' alert!
Rossland REC Spring Brochure The REC Department will start working on the Spring Brochure and if you’re interested in submitting a program or course, the deadline for the Spring Brochureis March 1, 2014. The brochure will hopefully be available to the public online, by the third week of March. Typically our Spring Brochure...
Brett Wildeman follows a 'rocky road' to Rossland show
Finding your way can often be a rocky road. Some stumble through life, while others blaze trails. Brett Wildeman has been slowly but steadily crafting his raw folk sound over the past few years while performing in intimate venues throughout BC and Alberta. This March, Wildeman will embark on tour to promote his new EP - Mother...
