Rossland Search and Rescue: local heroes
On Wenesday, January 11, a lone skier was enjoying the beautiful, but rather cold, evening on Record Ridge. The temperature was about minus 20 C. or perhaps even lower up there. Night falls early, and the moon was bright. But when it came time to find a way back down the mountain, the moon was not quite bright enough,...
Teenager uttering threats at Mount Sentinel Grad sentenced
The teenager who threatened people at Mount Sentinel High School in June of 2016 was sentenced to time served and three years probation at Nelson Courthouse Tuesday. Denver Sky, 18, was found guilty of two counts of uttering threats. He has spent the equivalent of five months in jail while in custody. In June 2016, RCMP was...
Black Jack athletes racing in Utah
Black Jack's 16-year-old Remi Drolet won first place in the Junior Men's Classic Mass Start 10-kilometer race with a time of 31:41.5, out of 156 racers from five countries who finished the race. Remi's age actually puts him in the "Junior Boy" category, so he was "racing up" against competitors who are 2 years older than...
COLUMN: A Ray of Hope from Nature
If you fly over a forest and look down, you’ll see every green tree and plant reaching to the heavens to absorb the ultimate energy source: sunlight. What a contrast when you look down on a city or town with its naked roofs, asphalt roads and concrete sidewalks, all ignoring the sun’s beneficence! Research shows we might...
COUNCIL MATTERS: Dogs, Celebrating Volunteers, Museums, Seniors' Needs
(Editor's Note: Your usual reporter was unable to attend this Council Meeting, but Carol Cooper generously agreed to fill in. Here is her report; thank you, Carol!) Rossland City Council, January 9, 2017: Regular Council Meeting. Present: Mayor Kathy Moore and councilors Andrew Zwicker, Marten Kruysse, Aaron Cosbey, Andy...
Study at Selkirk College While Hitting the Slopes in World-renown West Kootenay
Strive for success at Selkirk College while enjoying unforgettable college life. That’s the goal of 21-year-old Calgary native Bryanne Mcelroy. She packed up her snowboard and moved to the West Kootenay, a new Selkirk College student wanting a strong education to support her goal of starting her own business while enjoying ...
BC takes significant step forward in preventing cancer with HPV announcement
In a media release, the Canadian Cancer Society calls the recent BC Government announcement to provide the HPV vaccine to all genders through schools a significant move forward in public health policy. The Society believes this change, which will take place in September 2017, will have an enormous impact in reducing children’s...
Museum gets Council go-ahead
In 2012, the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre (RMDC) embarked on a six-phase renewal project with the help of major stakeholders, including Teck Trail Operations., the City of Rossland, and the wonderful support of the citizens of Rossland and area. Thanks to a recent $100,000 grant from Canada Cultural Spaces and the...
Snowshoe by Moonlight at Red for a Good Cause
What better way to enjoy our beautiful Kootenay winter than an evening of guided snowshoeing in bright moonlight with friends and family? The West Kootenay Take a Hike Program invites your participation in our first annual moonlight snowshoe event featuring excellent food, live music, a silent auction and prizes - all in...
Rossland Council for Arts and Culture: AGM -- New Members Welcome!
Rossland Council for Arts and Culture Annual General Meeting - January 17th The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture will hold its annual general meeting on Tuesday, January 17th at 7:30pm at the Prestige Mountain Resort. What's RCAC?...
