Column: The Insanity of War
War is insane. Humans spend enormous amounts of money, consume massive resources, develop jaw-dropping technologies, destroy infrastructure and natural areas and kill millions of people, including many non-combatants, often just to stroke the egos of petty power-seeking men. Our killing technologies may have advanced tremendously, but our mindsets haven’t evolved much from 3,000 years ago […]
Mark your calendars!
At the Rossland Miners Hall: a day of learning about Rossland’s Environmental initiatives — and celebrating efforts to be a more sustainable community. REDUCE — RE-USE — REPAIR — RECYCLE — RECLAIM — ROT PLUS: a Sustainable Products Market 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Demos, Activities, Information booths — Entry by donation. 7:00 to 11:00 […]
Discussion: Calculating costs of climate change compared with costs of curbing it – in different countries
How the ‘social cost of carbon’ measurement can hide economic inequalities and mask climate suffering By Majid Hashemi, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Economics Department, Queens University, Ontario The social cost of carbon (SCC) is an essential tool for climate decision-making around the world. SCC is essentially a large cost-benefit calculation that helps policymakers compare the benefits of […]
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council, October 21, 2024
The Rossland Heritage Pool Society wants to help keep the pool operating; a resident seeks support for improved highway signage; Second Avenue project 23% under budget; some scofflaw STRs being fined; a letter to go to the Regional Director of Mining Operations PRESENT: Council: Mayor Andy Morel and Councillors Stewart Spooner, Craig Humpherys, Eliza Boyce, […]
DriveSmartBC: Coping With the Snow and Slush
When it comes to winter in the “warmer” areas of British Columbia, I don’t think that anyone does a better job of making fun of bad drivers than Adrian Raeside. The trouble is, it’s not so funny when you have to share the roads with them. Many continue to drive in the snow and slush […]
Skills Centre invites you to new building grand opening
The lights are on, the signs are up, construction is complete, and the doors are open! The Skills Centre invites you to our grand opening on October 17 to celebrate the completion of 14 months of renovation and our move into our new building. “We had a vision for the renovation of this building to […]
Column: Voting in a time of climate chaos
Disasters are indiscriminate when it comes to election cycles. People reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Helene in the southeastern United States are likely having a tough time focusing on the November election — some could even find voting difficult as polling locations and mail delivery have been disrupted. During last year’s Alberta election, several […]
Ski Film Fundraiser Supports Local Youth Athletes, Celebrates Upcoming Ski Season
Buckle up for a cinematic ride like no other as Team GIVE’R proudly presents an awe-inspiring ski film that dives deep into the heart, soul, and mind of a skier. The community is invited to The Bailey Theatre in Trail on Nov. 3 for Calm Beneath Castles, a new Matchstick Productions film that celebrates the […]
The Latest Scores and Information from the Kootenay International Junior ‘A’ Hockey League
KIJHL Scoreboard – Friday, Oct. 11/24: Spokane Braves (4) vs Kimberley Dynamiters (7) Luke Davies scored the winning goal and added an assist for the Dynamiters in their 7-4 victory over the Spokane Braves. Nolan Kelly earned the Dynamiters game star with a two-goal, four point performance, while goalie Marc Samyn made 24 saves for […]
Castlegar Forestry student says her future industry can do better
A Living Here Feature By Ari Lord and Anna Dulisse Three weeks after graduating high school on a perfect sunny day, Gracie Smith bid farewell to her mom, stepdad, brother, nanny, and poppa before embarking on a nine-hour drive southeast from her hometown of Quesnel, British Columbia. She was both nervous and excited to study Forestry Technology at […]
