Now that it’s finally warming up with some of that lovely sunshine again, many of us are taking advantage of the weather and are outside as much as possible.  Whether it’s walking in the woods, mountain biking, golfing, fishing, swimming or tennis, it’s better to prevent common problems and be ready for incidents as they...

It didn’t take long for the Southeast Fire Centre to issue its first ban of the summer season. Effective at noon Pacific Time on Monday, July 3, 2017, Category 2 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety the BC Wildfire Service said Friday […]

BC Wildfire Service personnel have been responding to lightning-caused fires throughout the Arrow Fire Zone. Although some fires are highly visible from surrounding communities, none of these fires is immediately threatening communities or structures. Due to the locations of these fires, members of the public may see smoke and notice increased air operations by the […]

It seemed like only yesterday residents of the BC Southern Interior were on flood watch. However, following the first major lightning storm of 2017 Summer, BC Wildfire Service crews were back on the job after there were numerous lightning-caused fires throughout the Arrow Fire Zone and the Kootenay Lake Fire Zone. Fortunately, none of these […]

Rossland's outdoor pool is open, and will celebrate its 85th birthday this August.  This community amenity was built by volunteers and first opened on August 7, 1932. To see a short video made five years aqo for its 80th birthday, with interesting details about the pool's history, click this link.  To see the pool's schedule,...

The recent dry spell hovering over the province has prompted the BC Wildfire Service to remind the public that a Category 3 fire prohibition is in place throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. “As weather conditions get drier and hotter, people are urged to use extreme caution while conducting any outdoor burning activities,” the media […]

Present:  Mayor Kathy Moore and Councillors John Greene, Lloyd McLellan, Andrew Zwicker, and Andy Morel.  Absent:  Marten Kruysse and Aaron Cosbey. Moore shared a bit of good news before the meeting got under way:  she reported that Rossland Summit School's Grade Two class won the Jack Layton Award for Youth Action in...

Aviation buffs will want to put Revelstoke on the summer holiday agenda as the city and plans to roll out the red carpet to host the Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds this July 25-26th. The event, in partnership with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, is in celebration of Canada 150. “We are extremely excited to host […]

Nelson Fire Rescue and Nelson Police combined Friday afternoon to rescue a person who had capsized a canoe in Kootenay Lake. Both emergency services responded to a call at 4:19 p.m. of a person in a canoe that had capsized but was unable to get the boat righted. “Both on duty members responded immediately and […]

Rossland's Museum and Discovery Centre staff and volunteers have been working hard over the winter season on Phase One of the museum renovation project.  On Friday, June 30, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, all are welcome to come and view the results.  Until then, some construction is still happening. "It looks completely different!"...