Calling all passionate and inspiring youth
Calling all youth -- that is, those who will be between the ages of 18 and 23 in late July of this year -- are you inspiring and visionary? Are you passionate about creating postive social change? Read on: if you make an exceptional presentation in a two-minute video, and fill in the required application form, you could...
Soon! New, improved hours at the Rossland Public Library
The Rossland Public Library will begin its new, extended hours at the end of this month -- not too long to wait....
Business group lobbies for $40,000 feasibility study for bridge from college to downtown area
A coalition of downtown business owners wants a $40,000 feasibility study for a pedestrian/bicycle bridge spanning the Columbia River between Selkirk College and Zuckerberg Island. At its regular meeting Monday night, city council was asked to contribute $10,000 to the initiative. Presenter Jackie Letkeman told council that...
Laughing is good. Bridget Ryan can help with that.
The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture welcomes to Rossland the hilarious Bridget Ryan in her touring stand-up/cabaret mash-up: Here's to the Ladies Who Laugh. It’s part musical theatre, part stand-up comedy, and 100% entertaining. The show is Saturday February 4th at the Prestige Mountain Resort in Rossland....
Celgar donates ambulance to Ootischenia Fire Department
Last year Celgar’s Health and Safety department, headed by Safety Manager Mark Goebel, made the decision to upgrade Celgar’s onsite Emergency Transport Vehicle. Although not used frequently, the 1991 ambulance has served Celgar well for approximately 20 years to transport patients to medical aid when required. ...
Meet the new boss, evaluate the old boss: Obama's political balance sheet
The Art of the Possible Politics has been called an art, at universities it’s called science, but whatever we call it, its fascination is perennial. Aristotle simply summed up we humans as “political animals” and that seems appropriate....
Ever lose your keys? Want them back?
Most of us don’t realize how valuable our car keys are until we lose them. In recent years, remote starters and built-in unlock systems have sharply driven up the cost and complexity of the humble car key, with some owners paying hundreds of dollars in replacement fees. War Amps key tags, which are starting to be mailed to ...
Take a Hike program hosts 'Moonlight Snowshoe' fundraising event
What better way to enjoy our beautiful Kootenay winter than an evening of guided snowshoeing under the moonlight with friends and family? The West Kootenay Take a Hike Program invites your participation in our first annual moonlight snowshoe event featuring excellent food, live music, a silent auction and prizes - all in...
Stetski selected to represent Canada on Diplomatic Mission to Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Kootenay-Columbia MP Wayne Stetski will be joining the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development as it begins a 12-day diplomatic mission to four countries – Ukraine, Latvia and Poland in Eastern Europe, and Kazakhstan in Central Asia, today. The purpose of the Committee’s travel is...
OPINION: You May be Holding Your Future in Your Hands
The lighter’s flame touches the end of your cigarette; you take a deep drag and the warm smoke enters your lungs. If it’s your first cigarette, you might instantly find it harder to breathe. The smoke tastes heavy and robust, not entirely unpleasant and reminiscent of drinking coffee for the first time. Then comes the nicotine...
