Saints release exhibition schedule
Get ready to watch the 203 B.C. Intercolligiate Hockey League champion, Selkirk Saints, tune up with an eight-game exhibition tilt beginning Tuesday, August 27th in Trail. The pre-season schedule sees the Saints College Men’s Hockey program play teams from BCHL, BCIHL and ACAC. The Saints will open their exhibition slate against the Trail Smoke Eaters […]
Nighttime family parties and art camps--summer fun for all!
The Midsummer’s Night Party at the Museum is Wednesday, July 31 from 5:00-9:00pm. Join the Rossland Historical Museum for an evening of live music, dancing, and a barbeque. Have your fortune told or sell or buy some quality items at their jumble sale. There will also be plenty of games for kids. The Gold Fever Follies...
Back in Black: RTRG faces off against old nemesis
The Rossland Trail Roller Girls (RTRG) haven’t had their wings clipped--yet. The newly amalgamated team, made up of the former Gnarlie’s Angels of Rossland and Bad News Betties of Trail, are ready to square off against an old nemesis, Salmo’s Babes of Brutality. The Babes and Angels toiled back and forth with more bouts against...
Greenwood to host social rugby tournament
This August long weekend, Greenwood residents won't have to stray far from home to find excitement -- excitement is coming to Greenwood. A social rugby tournament is being held at city park Aug. 2 to 4 with teams from across the province being invited to take part. Social rugby is a style of Union rugby that is competitive ...
Electric fencing presentation!
If you’re interested in electric fencing for your yard or your garden, Wildsafe (formerly Bear Aware) is offering a free workshop on Thursday, June 20 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Community Garden in Jubilee Park. A discussion on the “how to” of electric fencing will be followed by an actual fence set up around a residential...
Selkirk College & Kootenay Climbing Association Collaborate to Build Climbing Facility in Tenth Street Campus
This week Selkirk College has officially agreed to lease part of the Gymnasium at Tenth Street Campus (Mary Hall), to the Kootenay Climbing Association, to operate a climbing facility. The non-profit venture is projected to open this coming winter. This project is part of Selkirk's strategic direction to expand their impact...
Revival of “Outhouse Racing” looms Mountain Kingdom’s future
This year, at Golden City Days, Rossland will see the return of the long lost art of outhouse racing. The races were a part of Golden City Days a couple of decades ago but haven’t been seen in these parts since 1986. Mike Williams, who is organizing this year’s event, remembers the races from his younger years. “We thought...
The competition feels the rays' sting...
The Stingrays have completed yet another great meet! There were lots of best times this weekend as Shilene Kennedy took 13 seconds off her time in the 100 meter breastroke and shaved 5 seconds in her 50 freestyle (and no DQ’s). Johnny Hodgekins scored a provincial qualifying time in 50 back while James Roberts took 10 ...
Follies cast running kids' glee camp
The cast of the Gold Fever Follies have lots of great summer theatre camps for kids in the next few weeks! From July 22 to July 26 the cast is running the “Gleeful Camp” which will feature popular songs and dance moves to impress the friends and family. From July 29 to August 2 the cast is offering the “Theatre Jam” camp ...
Saints add another piece to defending BCIHL Champions
The Selkirk College Saints added some toughness to the blueline following the announcment that David Mead of Conklin, NY has inked a playing commitment to join the defending B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League champions in September. The 20-year old Mead joins the Saints following a long junior hockey career that concluded with the North American Hockey […]
