How many school board trustees are too many trustees?
Based on feedback received from the public, School District 20 will soon begin looking inward as they attempt to figure out the best way to organize and elect school trustees. Triggered by responses during the Planning for the Future public consultations and building on past reports, the district is in the process of establishing...
Last minute objections to revitalization tax exemption
The looming, potential revitalization tax exemption bylaw surfaced at council again this week. Following the past Committee of the Whole meeting the COW recommended that council move ahead with first, second and third readings of the adjusted possible bylaw. As it appeared the bylaw was nearing adoption however a new issue ...
Seven summits signage to improve
Tourism Rossland’s signage campaign is looking into an opportunity to roll with the punches and keep the next phase of their signage program going, albeit different signs in a different location than originally planned. Funded through the Resort Municipality Tax Transfer program with the province of BC, the first two signs...
Rossland Aims to Attract Nomads
The City ofRossland hopes to build on its frontier heritage by attracting modern-day prospectors, who troll the Internet for their 'nuggets'. These "Nomadic Entrepreneurs" may hold the key to building its business base, according to a report issued today by the Rossland Economic Development Task Force (EDTF). Rossland Mayor...
INTERVIEW: Mayor Granstrom responds to concerns over revitalization tax exemption bylaw
The proposed revitalization tax exemption bylaw passed third reading before council this past Monday night and will be up for adoption on October 18th at the next regular council meeting. Discussion around the council table as well as around the community lately, however, has shown that there are still a number of questions...
UBCM recap: Rossland feels positive about new positive approach
Team Rossland recently returned from the annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention in Whistler and by all accounts it was a positive trip with some small if not significant victories. Held September 27th through October 1st at the Whistler Conference Centre, the annual convention is a time for...
Rossland Sustainability Commission welcomes new manager
Rossland’s Sustainability Commission and the City of Rossland are pleased to welcome Lea Thuot to our community in her new role as the Sustainability Commission Manager. Lea is from Vancouver Island and has recently returned to BC after completing her Master's in Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability in Sweden.“Rossland...
Rossland Council wants in on Trail, Warfield amalgamation
Welcome to Greater Trail. That could be a revision to our new 'Welcome to Rossland' signs in the near future if Rossland City Council achieves one of the goals they are working towards. Recently the City of Rossland sent a letter to the City of Trail expressing their interest in pursuing a governance study on the amalgamation...
Helter Shelter: delinquent properties up for sale
If you’re in the market for a cheap property, or if you haven’t paid your municipal taxes for several years, the time to act is now. On Monday September 27th the City of Rossland will be holding its annual public auction tax sale at 10:00 AM in City Hall’s council chambers. This year there are eight properties on the sale...
Rossland Sustainability Commission welcomes new manager
Rossland’s Sustainability Commission and the City of Rossland are pleased to welcome Lea Thuot to our community in her new role as the Sustainability Commission Manager. Lea is from Vancouver Island and has recently returned to BC after completing her masters in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability in Sweden. “Rossland...
