Rossland's Accessibility Plan -- Have Your Say
City of Rossland seeking public input on Accessibility Plan The City of Rossland is creating a new Accessibility Plan aimed at enhancing the quality of life of all residents, irrespective of age, background, or ability. This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering inclusivity and equal participation in community life. Councillor Maya Provencal has taken part […]
COLUMN: Human nature and the soul
“And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” Genesis, II, v. 7 [King James Bible, 1611] This quotation has been translated into English from ancient Hebrew with notable variations for the last word: soul; being; creature; […]
Rossland Recollections with Richie Mann: Old Farms and Ski Hills North of Town
Rossland Recollections is back – and so is Rossland legend Richie Mann, ready to regale us with tales of Rossland’s first farms and founding ski hills. Join us here at the Museum at 6 pm on Wednesday, May 22 for an evening of stories, photographs, and magnificent memories, courtesy of Richie Mann! Entrance by donation. […]
Cone Zone campaign urges drivers to slow down to protect roadside workers
Tens of thousands of roadside workers and millions of drivers in B.C. share a common goal. They all want to get home safe each day. Achieving that goal by getting drivers to use caution and obey work zone driving laws is the focus of the annual Cone Zone safety awareness campaign in B.C. It reminds […]
Katrine Conroy announces retirement from politics after 19 years serving the West Kootenay
New Democrat MLA and B.C. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy announced today that she will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming provincial election. “It has been a true honour to serve my community and this province for nearly 20 years,” said Conroy, MLA for Kootenay West. “We have accomplished so much, from expanding affordable childcare […]
MP Cannings: Dental and Pharmacare Town Hall announced
Starting May 1, almost 2 million seniors were eligible to make appointments and start accessing the new NDP Dental Care Plan. MP, Richard Cannings noted that “after 57 years fighting for dental care to be included in the Canada Health Care Act, the NDP Canada Dental Care Plan is finally here.” The local MP has […]
RCMP seek identity of suspect in Warfield break/enter/theft
On Friday, May 3, 2024, 6:51 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer investigated a break, enter, and theft at a residence in the 300 block of Whitman Way, in Warfield, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The front door to the residence sustained damage from the suspect entering the residence,” Wicentowich said, […]
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council Meeting, May 6, 2024
A new Rossland Farmers Market in the works. Attend the FREE FireSmart Forum! What’s going on at the RDKB and where the money goes. New rules about public hearings and Public Input Period. Present: Mayor Andy Morel and Councillors Stewart Spooner, Craig Humpherys, Eliza Boyce, Maya Provençal (virtual), and Jeff Weaver, Lisa Kwiatkowski. Staff: CAO […]
192 British Columbians lost to toxic drugs in March 2024
Data released by the BC Coroners Service shows toxic drugs claimed the lives of at least 192 people in March, and at least 572 lives in the first three months of 2024. The data reflects an 11% decrease in the number of lives lost when compared with March 2023 (215), when 6.9 people died each […]
BC SPCA reminds guardians of the importance of having a plan for their pets
The BC SPCA wants to remind guardians during emergency preparedness week and National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day on May 11, that when they make an emergency plan for their family, they need to plan for their pets too. “Making a plan for your pet not only ensures their safety, it also plays a role […]
