Prime ministerial hopeful Justin Trudeau and his family will be in Nelson and Trail for informal meet-and-greets in less than a week, according to Southern Interior Liberal Riding Association president Dan Ashman. Ashman said Trudeau will be in Lakeside Park in Nelson on Sunday at around 5 p.m. and in Trail's Gyro Park at 2...

As the website says: “One day a few years ago (like fourteen) some of our culturally creative citizenry were hanging out at Starbelly Beach, twiddling their toes in the water and basking in the sun, wondering what they could do to liven things up around here and celebrate how wonderful it all was. It must […]

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.  ...

As a recreation mecca, we have a lot to be proud of in Rossland. Obviously, the ski hill is our big draw, but so is our fantastic trails system, which is maintained by the hard work of the Kootenay Columbia Trails Society. The trails system’s foundation goes back to the time of the boom era, which, when it ended, left behind...

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 […]