Learning Centre sticks to local talent, invests in a collaborative future
Seven Summits Centre for Learning (7S) has taken the art of collaboration to heart in its latest campaign to invest in bright local talent to build beautiful partnerships. By commissioning Trail based, mixed media artist Kimberley Cutler to weave Rossland’s mountain mindscapes into its every day-to-day, the innovative...
Obituary: Peter Turnbull Hillis
Peter Turnbull Hillis was born on December 12, 1959 in Ingersoll, Ontario. He passed away with his family by his side after a tragic vehicle accident May 10, 2021 in Rossland, British Columbia. Peter is survived by his wife Komang Suartini-Hillis, and two sons, Simon [Hollie] and Toby, his parents Don and Jean Hillis, his...
Three Generations of Service in the 44th
In a historic moment, 44th Engineer Squadron enrolled a new member on Thursday May 13th. The new member was Sharman Thomas Junior, now a third generation member of the squadron, marking a first in the unit’s almost 75-year history. For the occasion he was joined by his grandfather, Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Sharman...
Council challenged, answers questions, passes replacement motions
Rossland City Council held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 11, by Zoom, at 11:00 am; all members were present. The meeting was needed to rescind and replace the previous Council motions, unanimously approved on April 19, 2021, awarding the tender for the Mid-Town Mixed-use project, because of a 'transcription error" from...
Rossland business adds beauty and glaze to iconic church’s fundraising campaign
‘Out of the Cellar’ in downtown Rossland has become the first local business to get behind the drive to raise money to get a huge community resource, St. Andrew’s United Church, habitable and future fit. The boutique shop which specialises in high quality gifts, homeware and mountain lifestyle fashion is donating 50% of the...
Cop and fire chief rescue dog from ledge overlooking Mimi Falls
A local front line Logan Lake RCMP officer partnered with the Fire Chief, of the Logan Lake Volunteer Fire Department, to carry out a rare and risky canine rescue from above Mimi Falls. On April 28, at 11:10 a.m., a bystander hiked into cellular range in order to contact the Logan Lake RCMP for help, after the furry four-legged...
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council, May 3, 2021
Mayor Moore apologizes; the annual audit; Council deals with finances; and – yoga in the park Present: Mayor Kathy Moore and Councillors Terry Miller, Dirk Lewis, Stewart Spooner, Janice Nightingale, Andy Morel and Chris Bowman. Staff who spoke included DCO Cynthia Anonuevo, Manager of Operations and Infrastructure...
CKISS launches Eco Garden Project during Invasive Species Action Month
To get British Columbians active in preventing and stopping the spread of harmful invasive species, the BC government has officially declared the entire month of May as Invasive Species Action Month. Invasive species threaten BC’s environment. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) considers invasive ...
Mayor Moore apologizes for travelling down south to get vaccinated, visit family
Another West Kootenay Mayor is coming under fire for travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore recently travelled south of the 49th parallel get vaccinated, while at the same time spending time with family. Despite having dual citizenship, and announcing ahead of time that she was traveling into the...
BC RCMP speak to travel restriction enforcement
Earlier this month the BC Provincial Government announced a ban on non-essential travel between three regional zones in British Columbia. This morning they expanded on this announcement by authorizing police to conduct road checks on travel corridors between the regions. The checks, as outlined in the provincial government...
