Better kids with the natural world? Come to the discussion.
Parents and prospective parents who are looking for ideas about how to raise a healthier (in every way) young person, here's a source: show up at the Gold Rush Bookstore -- 2063 Washington Street in Rossland -- on March 9, at 7:00 pm and particpate in a discussion until 8:30 pm....
Selkirk College Saints Capture Third Straight Win
If the Selkirk College Saints are successful in capturing their fifth straight British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) title, this season they will need to do it on the road. The four-time defending league champions won both weekend games against the University of Victoria Vikes at the Castlegar & District...
The end is near as South Slocan Overhead project goes to tender
The long awaited upgrade to replacing the bridge on Highway 3A near South Slocan appears to be in its final stage as the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure announced the project will go to tender construction anticipated to start this spring. On a media release Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone said the province […]
Another good reason to avoid sugar
We all know, now (don't we?) that sugar is a major contributor to the obesity epidemic, and that sugar is more to blame than fat in heart disease. We know that sugar causes cavities in our teeth, and that excessive sugar consumption is linked with diabetes. But here's another reason to avoid sugar: medical research has...
Captain Hunt sinks Rebels in extra time to power Leafs to Game one victory
The Nelson Leafs continued a late-season surge, getting an overtime marker on the power play in the fourth extra period from team captain Sawyer Hunt to edge the Castlegar Rebels 3-2 in Game one of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Murdoch Division Semi Final Thursday in the Sunflower City.
Letter: Would taxpayers approve?
To The Editor: The issue of problems with the quality of care in senior facilities has been widely reported in the last year which has been confirmed by the Senior Advocates Reports. As a result of these reports, the citizens of BC have been expecting some news of improvements concerning staffing levels, enforcement procedures...
Penalties coming up for un-metered water connections; a large contaminated site? A question of close friends; no chairs thrown.
Rossland City Council held its regular scheduled meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, February 20, having also held a Committee-of-the-Whole (CoW) meeting at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 15....
A couple of performances to catch at the Flying Steamshovel
The Rossland Telegraph interviewed musician Joey Landreth, who will be demonstrating his considerable skill as a guitarist and singer at the Flying Steamshovel on Saturday, March 4. Asked how Rossland came to be included in his cross-country tour, Landreth said he has played here before, and "fell in love with the town," ...
Column: The Mind-Blowing Monarch and Minister McKenna
Federal Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna had her mind blown recently. Remarkably, it had nothing to do with the political gong show south of the border. McKenna was visiting the hilltop monarch butterfly reserves in rural Mexico. There she saw millions of monarchs clinging to oyamel fir trees in...
Third Annual Youth Talent Slam showing in Nelson and Trail
The Charles Bailey Theatre is set to pull back the curtains and welcome to the stage the Youth Arts Festival Third Annual Talent Slam, a display of talent chosen in auditions by youth ranging in age from 15-29, according to Miriam Needoba, director of the Oxygen Arts Centre. She said there will be two shows […]
