City discusses AGLG 'in camera'. Here's why...
In an afternoon session on April 22, Council passed the financial plan after third reading; then went "in camera" for discussions related to the Auditor General for Local Government. What's that for? Read on ... From the "Auditor General for Local Government Act" -- I'll just quote, because I couldn't put it better myself:...
UPDATED: Bike used in hold up of Kootenay Currency Exchange now in police possession
Nelson Police are reporting officers have found the bike used in the April 11, armed robbery of Kootenay Currency Exchange. Detective/Constable Nate Holt said in a press release the bicycle is now in the possession of Nelson Police and will be returned to the owner in the coming days. D/Cst. Holt said NPD would like to thank...
What's Going on at the Rossland Museum this Spring!
On March 29th we co-hosted Antiques from the Attic: What's It Worth? with the Trail Historical Society for the second year in a row. We had professional appraiser Peter Blundell here from Vernon to give people detailed information on their antiques. On Wednesday, April 16th we had Luxton's final report presented by consultant...
Roller derby comes full circle in double header is set for the Rossland Arena--Saturday night!
By Valerie Rossi There will certainly be a feeling of nostalgia April 26 when roller derby will again take over the Golden City. The second double header of West Kootenay Roller Derby league’s Season 5 returns to the Rossland Arena, where it all began when the defunct Rossland Gnarlie’s Angels met their nemeses, Salmo’s Babes...
COMMENT: An effective trade policy
It is interesting that any time trade is debated in the House of Commons New Democrats are always accused by the Conservatives of being “anti-trade”. However, as our Trade critic, Don Davies stated in the Jan. 29th debate on the proposed Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement, we believe thatCanadians recognize the importance...
LETTER: A message to Phil F.
Our exchange on the subject of the virtues and failings of anonymity caused me to pull Michael Sandel’s Justice: What’s The Right Thing To Do? off my bookshelf. I bought the book four years ago; you convinced me that it is time to take another look at it. The following excerpts (p. 28-29) will explain why: “We start with an...
GF mom speaks at international global summit
In Grand Forks, Laranna Androsoff is known as the Aboriginal Family Support Worker at Boundary Family and Individual Services Society (BFISS) and as Trinity’s mom. But earlier this month she got wider recognition for the latter. Androsoff was invited to speak at the 2014 Global Summit on Childhood in Vancouver. There she sat...
LETTER: Gilpin grasslands need protection not for quad use
It was upsetting to read the current description of the Gilpin Grasslands as a recreation area by the Grand Forks Quad Bike Club. Gilpin is an extremely important wildlife ecosystem, a point validated by three provincial governments and two land conservancies, all who have left an important footprint on Gilpin. The grassland...
A Talented Trio
The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture is ending this season with a vibrant performance of extraordinary talent. The internationally renowned Montreal Guitare Trio, “MG3”, is making its way to Rossland on April 27th to present their unique sounds. The trio of guitarists, Marc Morin, Sébastien Dufour and Glenn Lévesque, has...
RDCK seeks community input on future of parks and rec
The Regional District of Central Kootenay, reflecting the wishes of residents in the community want to find out what types of changes residents would like to see in parks and recreation. The RDCK is hoping to get the necessary feedback to improve the Nelson and District Parks & Recreation Master Plan by hosting the Master […]
