Cross Country Ski Lessons at Black Jack Ski Club Learning the basics of cross country skiing will open the door to a lifetime of fun and fitness!  The Jackrabbits program offers cross country ski lessons throughout the winter for kids ages 4-11.  Lessons begin on December 8 and go through until March 9.  Lessons are offered...

A video posted on You Tube depicting grocery-store owner Danny Ferraro directing customers away from a Sensible BC petition (to decriminilize marijuana) has created a furor on social media, with many people committing to boycott the popular Trail store (Ferraros also have a grocery in Rossland). A Trail Champion reporter was...

So far, November has been an exciting month for Rossland. Over the last few weeks, a host of opportunities and events have been announced that range all the way from youth Parkour training to teen dances to evening Zumba classes. The upcoming winter is shaping up to be our most action-packed winter, ever. More importantly, ...

The Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival wrapped up on Sunday after five fun-filled days of programming and events. This year’s festival enjoyed an excellent reception from the community. The early snow helped to set the mood for mountain movies, and locals and visitors alike came out in droves to enjoy a diverse program with...

Coming to Rossland is a special and unique Kootenay Artisan Market that is a must stop for Holiday shopping this season! Taking place during Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas on Saturday December 7th the market features a gathering of 10 local artists and artisans who are presenting a fabulous display of talent and artistry....

Alex Cuba has been “singing [Marvin Gaye] soul to a whole new generation” of Latin music lovers. His “folk-funk-rock” style echoes a truly original sound of sweet melodies and soulful hooks.  This two time Latin Grammy Award winner and two time Socan Hagood Hardy World Music Award winner makes music lovers four times lucky ...

Piecing a story together using disparate sources can be challenging at the best of times, but sometimes during the research process a seemingly innocuous mention of an unrecognizable name leads to a sudden burst of information and inspiration. My stumbling upon William Archibald is one of these cases. Rossland was not the...

Rossland Youth Action Network Rossland has a new Youth Coordinator who’s putting together some awesome fun for the community’s kids!  Check out the upcoming activities and events planned for the next few weeks.  Parkour - Beginner Parkour for youth 12-18 years is starting this week in the Annex.  This is a pilot project to ...

The Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival kicks off Wednesday with a jam-packed program of local and international films, community events, and mountain-inspired gatherings. Wednesday, November 13: Showcase film at the Red Room Lounge, Prestige Mountain Resort, 8 pm.  Left for Dead: The Legend of Wild Bill (dir. Michael...

Each week, music therapist Karen Yamazaki works with a group of Poplar Ridge Pavillion residents known as 'The Ding-a-lings' (a name they chose for themelves). Dubbed 'Chief Ding-dong', Yamazaki conducts a weekly choir practise that offers residents activity, therapy, and a whole lot of fun. Recently, The Rossland Telegraph's...