Cycling Unlimited getting closer to goals
Cycling Unlimited is getting closer– to taking seniors and those with mobility issues for outdoor rides on trishaws in Trail and Rossland. The group has been busy fundraising for the past few months and is happy to report some encouraging early results. Co-chair Diana Daghofer says, “First, a great big thank...
Rossland Legion demonstrates the Christmas spirit of giving
In keeping with the season's spirit of giving, the Rossland Legion has been donating funds to help worthy community causes. Three community groups have recently been beneficiaries of the Legion's charitable giving. In the photo above, Legion Secretary Irene Krewski and Legion Charities Chairperson Al Sintson...
Thoughtexchange surges ahead
Rossland-based crowdsourcing intelligence platform, Thoughtexchange, announced on December 5, 2019, that it has secured a $20M Series B financing in an oversubscribed round led by Information Venture Partners (Toronto) with participation from existing investor Yaletown Partners (Vancouver) and new investor Voyager Capital...
Explainer: Clean B.C. is quietly using coal and gas power from out of province. Here’s why
By Sarah Cox, for The Narwhal Behind the sheen of its CleanBC program, the province holds back hydro power to instead import cheap electricity from 12 states including Wyoming, Utah, Nebraska and Montana which generate 55 to 90 per cent of their power from coal British Columbians naturally assume they’re using clean power...
Kootenay DanceWorks presents The Nutcracker
Everyone’s favourite Christmas toy is about to come alive to defeat the evil Mouse King in a battle that’s sprinkled with sugary treats and warm and toasty feels. Experience the beloved ballet The Nutcracker, presented by Kootenay DanceWorks of Rossland at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail on Saturday, Dec. 7th at 7:30 p.m....
A new EZ PZ for Rossland
Here’s some good news for families in Rossland, and visitors, too. An ‘Easy Peezy Family Friendly Washroom’, better known as “EZ PZ” has officially opened at the Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre. In addition to Laundry Dog Laundromat, and the Rossland Public Library, the Museum now offers a third convenient washroom....
Rossland Range Rec Site: Fall 2019 update -- AND CAUTION
UPDATED DECEMBER 4, 2019, 9:30 pm There are always changes going on in Rossland Range Recreation Site – whether it’s more logging by Atco, or volunteers improving cabins, or replacing of old cabins with newer cabins, or thinning or glading, or doing FireSmart work to reduce fire hazard, or filling woodsheds with firewood for...
Your opinions, please, on the arts in Rossland
Does art matter? Of course it does. Then, how should the importance of art be reflected in our community? Can Rossland support a vibrant and resilient arts culture and economy? A group called “Art Matters” is working to learn how residents want decision-making to affect the arts in Rossland. This group was formed by the ...
“Chicanery, Civility & Celebration” -- a new book of tales about Rossland launching at Rekindle
On December 7, during “Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas” in Rossland, the Heritage Commission will launch a new book at The Gold Rush bookstore. A collection of tales from Rossland’s past, “Chicanery, Civility & Celebration” published by Ron Shearer, will add depth and entertainment to readers’ knowledge of Rossland’s...
Column: Our children's lives
On November 12, Veneto, Italy’s regional council was debating climate policy in its Venice offices. Minutes after a majority voted against budget amendments to address climate disruption, the chambers were inundated with water. Venice is known for flooding, but it’s getting worse, and the timing in this instance felt like a...
