MLA Katrine Conroy provides update
As of July 1, BC is in Step 3 of our Restart Plan. As of last week, nearly 80% of British Columbians have had at least their first dose of vaccine, and our declining case counts show that vaccines are working. We are able to move to Step 3 because of our collective efforts and sacrifices. Thank you for everything you’ve done...
Rossland musician hosts free ‘Bachyard’ concert for Iconic Church
After a drought of live events, classical music enthusiasts are set to enjoy a free 'Bachyard' concert in Rossland hosted by accomplished local musician Carolyn Cameron, with some tasty treats provided by Hooper’s Bakery. The two, one-hour long sessions for Bach Aficionados will take place at 2pm and 4pm on Sunday, 11 July...
What to do if under an evacuation order or alert
Due to the ongoing threat of wildfires to communities and citizens, many communities around British Columbia have been put on evacuation order or evacuation alert, and the Province is asking people to be prepared. Individuals in communities that have been placed under an evacuation alert must be prepared to leave their homes...
OP/ED: An update on BC’s last remaining old growth forests
Earlier this month, as public pressure mounted in Fairy Creek, across the province, and right here in the West Kootenays, the BC NDP Government finally honoured the request of the Pacheedaht, Ditidaht, and Huu-ay-aht First Nations, and deferreding (temporarily stopped) old-growth logging in the Fairy Creek watershed and central...
From The Hill — Richard Cannings
On Saturday I took part in the send-off ceremonies in Penticton for the Syilx Caravan for the Children that went to Kamloops to grieve for the 215 children who were found in unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation. A good crowd had gathered, ...
Rossland Library Profile — Elaine Klemmensen
Rossland Library Profile — Elaine Klemmensen Books of My Life Q and A with Elaine Klemmensen, a prairie transplant turned Rosslander 24 years ago. Elaine loves to travel off the beaten path and has recently discovered the joy of seeing the world from the seat of a bicycle. Elaine is a mom to two amazing kids, James and Hannah,...
FortisBC shatters record peak summer demand for power
In a media release Tuesday, FortisBC said the power company hit a new summer record for peak hourly demand on our electric system Monday. “The peak load was 735 megawatts,” a FortisBC media rep said in an emailed statement. “This exceeded the record set the previous day, which was 673 megawatts.” “By comparison, previous to […]
Campfires prohibited in British Columbia
Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the province of British Columbia. This prohibition will remain in effect until noon on Oct. 15, 2021, or until the order is rescinded. The provincial weather forecast calls for record-breaking...
Category 2 fire prohibitions to start in the Southeast Fire Centre
Effective at 12:00 pm (noon) on Friday, June 25, 2021, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires, as well as other equipment and activities will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre. This prohibition is being implemented due to increased fire danger ratings caused by a warming trend throughout the Southeast Fire...
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council Meeting, June 21, 2021
It's Bear Smart to keep doors locked -- all the time! No Canada Day public celebration this year; May was a very thirsty month; have your say about the OCP review! Questions about the City's Annual Report? -- Come to the July 12 meeting; and, another proposal for the Cook Avenue site. Present: ...
