The Senate scandal that will continue to plague Stephen Harper when the House resumes sitting is far more than just a run of the mill scandal, of which Canada has had many over the years. This one seems to present the result of an accumulation of rot, amorality, casual thuggery and complete lack of shame, […]

Top researchers with the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) are trying to figure out why wild Atlantic salmon numbers  are dropping dramatically once they leave their home rivers and head  into saltwater. Jonathan Carr,  ASF’s Director of Research and Environment, recently presented his latest scientific findings at the Atlantic Salmon Ecosystems Forum in Orono, Maine.  Scientists […]

Princeton Posse vs. Grand Forks Border Bruins The Princeton Posse and the Grand Forks Border Bruins met at the Midway arena, Jan 10.  It was a game packed with power plays that brought the Bruins a win over the Posse’s with a final tally of 7-5.  The start of the game was delayed, which resulted in the Posse's being handed ...

It's perhaps dangerously premature to start sounding the death knell for Selkirk College's renowned aviation program, despite the college's decision not to take new students for the 2014 year. The program, designed to accommodate 18 students, will only see three move forward into second year, with no new applicants being...

Following well-attended public workshops on October 29 and December 3, 2013, a Management Plan for the proposed Ministry of Forests’ Recreation site in the Rossland Range is becoming a reality. At the December 3 workshop, which was attended by some 75 people, the participants agreed that creating the Recreation Site is...

In order to provide time to explore options and build a more sustainable program, Selkirk College has made the decision to suspend the Professional Aviation Program first-year intake for the 2014-15 school year. Despite its mantle as the oldest and one of the best college professional pilot programs in Canada, the Selkirk...

After successful negotiations, the Councils of Rossland and Trail are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached regarding the long standing dispute over cost apportionment for sewer services. The  successful agreement will provide a fair funding formula for the participating partners; City of Trail, City of...

“Civilization is the flower of humanity; its roots are not planted in societies of equal human beings. All our greatest cultural glories are growths out of hierarchy. Those who make our culture brilliant – our arts, architecture, sciences, in short, all beauty and creativity we humans have to show – have done it on the backs...

I was inspired to write this after coming home for the holidays and finding a great pamphlet in the Bank of Montreal building about a heritage walking tour around points of interest in Rossland.  I have some fond memories of the Mater Misericordiae, and I thought that an article about this place was well overdue. Between 1895...

Dear Minister Raitt: Having recently heard of Canada Post’s announcement to eliminate home delivery services and privatization of postal outlets which will result in layoffs of up to 8,000 postal workers, I feel I must speak for my constituents.  While this is a federal matter my constituents will be directly affected by these...