OP/ED: MP says conference highlights failings of Harper agenda
Late in October I had the privilege of attending the Council of Canadians (COC) AGM and Conference in Nanaimo. It gave me the opportunity to meet and reconnect with Canadians from across the country, all of whom are deeply concerned about our future as a sovereign nation. I have followed very closely as the COC, […]
Five Basin ideas receive $10,000 each as part of BC Ideas competition
Five Basin-based ideas are being awarded $10,000 each for their innovative approaches to addressing Basin issues. The projects have strong potential to improve social, economic or environmental well-being in the Columbia Basin, and are being awarded the money by Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) as part of the province-wide BC Ideascompetition. “These ideas demonstrate innovation, impact […]
OP/ED: The only real reason to hate Christmas
I don’t see how a person as afflicted with ADD as myself could help but adore Christmas – all those twinkly lights and sparkly ornaments and bows and ribbons and bells, oh my! I hear other people’s angst about the increasingly commercial aspect of the holiday, but that’s never troubled me over much. Seems to […]
Team Whitewater/Red Mountain remains in hunt for Powder Magazine's 'Ski Town Throw Down' title
Just when the experts were beginning to write off Team Whitewater/Red Mountain, the West Kootenays rallied back. Team Whitewater/Red Mountain is off to the next round in in Powder Magazine’s “Ski Town Throw Down” contest after edging out Whitefish, Montana 3492-3176 in two days of voting that ended Thursday. Leading 2724 to 2566 late Thursday […]
Rekindle only 'two sleeps' away--and counting
Bring the whole family to downtown Rossland on December 1st, 2012 for our 19th Annual Rekindle The Spirit of Christmas. Come visit the brightest little ski town in the Kootenays and get in the Yuletide spirit! Peruse the boutique shops for that special something on your Christmas list, as downtown businesses will be open with...
New snow tempting but it's good to be cautious
New snow is calling to those who enjoy winter sports, but the Canadian Avalanche Center suggests enthusiasts be observant. Light amounts of new snow fell in the region on Wednesday night and the forecasted wind and snow will add to the size and reactivity of this developing slab, according to Joe Lammers, one of the center's...
Coun. Moore and Mayor Granstrom hash out the grey zone of council confidentiality
A special report on "Open Meetings" issued by the BC ombudsperson in September spurred Coun. Kathy Moore to raise a number of problems at Monday's regular meeting with the way she feels council has historically handled in camera (closed) meetings. "It's really good, it's worth reading," Moore said about the report, Open...
Shuttle to Red Mountain this season, Gangnam style
Two new shuttle services to Red Mountain Resort have been negotiated for this ski season, one all the way to and from Spokane, and one a short five minute ride between Rossland and Red.Deanne Steven of Tourism Rossland (TR) announced the new services to Rossland’s council at Monday evening's regular meeting. She was particularly...
Zoning amendment squeaks through divided council
A bylaw to rezone Curtis Nichols' property on Black Bear Drive from R1-Residential to C2-Commercial split council down the middle, and even created procedural confusion as the amendment was (just barely) adopted.Previous reports give greater detail on the proposal and the strong opposition mounted by a few of Nichols'...
Trail woman killed in downtown car accident
An accident this morning on Eldorado Street at Bay Avenue took the life of a 71-year-old Trail woman, Diane Latondress, according to RCMP Sgt. Rob Hawton. “At approximately 10:30 a.m., Trail RCMP, along with Fire and Ambulance, responded to a motor vehicle collision on Eldorado St. at Bay Avenue,” he said. “A minivan was proceeding […]
