It is not an exaggeration to say that Wednesday evening’s Neighbourhoods of Learning (NOL) public meeting about the new Seven Summits Centre for Learning was ‘standing room only.’  About 150 Rosslanders turned out at the Rossland Gallery to hear about the new learning option for grades 8-12. The Seven Summits Centre for...

Will Stroet’s performances are often described as bilingual rock concerts for kids. Songs like “Bike Safety Boogie” and “Full of Beans” have the audience dancing and singing to the catchy beat.  Your child can experience this talented, energetic entertainer and songwriter at the  Rossland Public Library for FREE on July 15th...

The Rossland Pool is open and the water is warm!  Check out the schedule for lap swim, lessons, camps and other programs online, at www.rossland.ca, City Hall, Recreation Department, Program Guide.  The Summer Brochure can also be picked up in hard copy, at the Rossland Library, the Recreation Department, and around town.  ...

Unlike other community organizations and events, the Kootenay Festival is bucking tradition by actually wanting graffiti. Youth spokesperson and volunteer Leeza Perehudoff said the festival was looking for a way to better engage local youth – and stumbled upon an idea that should fascinate young and old alike. “I've been...

Dear editor, I am writing on behalf of Rossland Radio Co-operative. The co-operative is dire need of volunteers and programmers. Currently, we are a “bare bones” group now due to lack of new shows and volunteers. Some may have read earlier on the plight of the group on where they are located. As a member for going on seven ...

And the time is flying, seven candles burning low. It’s the new world rising from the shackles of the old. If we could — just — join hands…        — Led Zepplin, The Rover When I wrote my last column, Brazil was not in the news; Turkey most definitely was. Now Brazil has become the latest […]

People throughout the Basin have given Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) their input on the key social, economic and environmental issues in their region, and how to address them. Now the public—those who completed the first step, plus anyone else who wishes to join the process—is invited to help increase understanding of the region’s...

The Rossland Mountain Market is back downtown at the corner of Queen St. and Columbia Ave. every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. beginning this coming Thursday, June 27, and running until Sept. 26.  This year marks the third season that the market has aimed to connect local growers, producers, and artisans directly to customers...

WKFoR received a $5k donation from  student members of the RSS Interact club, who have spent the year working hard to raise funds. “We are amazed and so appreciative of the $5,000 donation coming from RSS Interact students," said Kathy Moore from WKFoR. "They showed unswerving dedication to this cause, and remarkable fundraising...

Evans Rora has added “Owner of Cafe Books” to his already full plate of business endeavors.  He and his family came to Rossland from Romania about a month ago, and took over ownership of Cafe Books West.  Along with this new venture, Rora continues to own a floor coverings business back in Romania.  He and his wife Laura also...