Let’s talk about ticks
Spring is here and the warmer weather means more people will be out hiking in tall grass or wooded areas which can also mean an increased chance of getting tick bites. Ticks are small bugs that bite and feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease. Fortunately, there are precautions people can ...
Selkirk College Community Remembers ‘Doc’ Jack Colbert
Committed to his community and adored by patients, Dr. Jack Colbert was the epitome of a rural doctor. A passionate supporter of Selkirk College and empowering future health care professionals, the new Dr. Jack Colbert Memorial Awards Fund is a legacy that will assist students in the Rural Pre-Medicine (RPM) Program aiming ...
Seven Summits: Mountains to Climb
“Being physically healthy is not expensive! Being injured is!”-Joerg Teichmann. Living in the mountains provides for regular participation in outdoor activities. Doing sports like mountain biking, golfing, trail running in the summer and skiing, snowboarding, skating in the winter are the tip of the iceberg. However, with...
Upcoming Seniors events at the Rossland Museum
Seniors' Workshop: Preserving Family Photos. Wednesday, April 6th from 3 to 5 pm at the Rossland Seniors' Centre - 1916 First Avenue. This workshop will focus on how best to care for, handle, store, and preserve your family's photographs for future generations. We'll discuss storage methods, documentation, repair, and what...
Rapid tests for people 18+ available at pharmacies
Starting Wednesday, March 23, 2022, rapid antigen test kits will be available to people aged 18 years and older through community pharmacies. Eligible individuals can pick up one kit of five tests every 28 days from participating pharmacies at no cost. Individuals must present their personal health number when picking up the...
Seed Swap at the Rossland Library
Looking for seeds? Have too many seeds? On Saturday March 26th, Rossland REAL Food and the Sustainability Commission are hosting a Seed Swap in the Harry Lefevre Room at the Rossland Library from 2- 4 pm. How does a seed swap work? “It’s pretty simple,”explains Sarah Flood from Rossland Real Food. “ Most gardeners tend to...
Seven Summits: Game On Graduate
“The human need to play is a powerful one”- Leo Buscaglia. Escapism, intrigue, distraction, and amusement make games one of life’s favourite pass times. We give ourselves the permission to explore, try, fail, win, and lose during gameplay. After all, games are fun. Thinking up novel ways to play within one’s environment, games...
School/house fires keep Castlegar crews hopping
Castlegar fire crews got an intense workout Thursday with two structure fires: one in a school and another in a single-family house. Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio said the call came in at 3:07 p.m. reporting a structure fire at 720 7 Ave., better known as Stanley Humphries Secondary School. Engine 1, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, […]
City of Rossland donates to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal
At Monday night's Regular Council Meeting, Mayor Moore spoke on the situation in Ukraine and brought forward a motion regarding the City donating $1 per 2021 Census figures (4,140) to the Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal. This motion was endorsed by the majority of Council. City Council also encouraged residents...
Working together: RED Resort and Trail and Greater District RCMP
I am SpeedOn Sunday, March 14, RCMP Cpl. James Splinter capturing a skier with serious speed (101 km/h) coming down the icy slopes of RED Mountain in Rossland. Splinter spent the day recording the speed of the Red Racers, and a few parents, as part of the RED Resort RCMP Ski Patrol Program. “We hope to run our radar again in...
