Rossland Skatepark Association Issues ‘30 in 30’ Challenge
The Rossland Skatepark Association (RSA) has been handed an exciting opportunity to raise $60,000 toward the development of Rossland’s skatepark. In a surprise fundraising challenge to the community, two anonymous donors and the Nelson and District Credit Union have pledged to match up to $30,000 worth of 2014 contributions...
Council's swansong
Meeting of outgoing Council, held November 24, 2014. Present: Outgoing mayor Greg Granstrom; outgoing councillors Jill Spearn, Kathy Moore, and Jody Blomme. Public Input Period: Fletcher Quince thanked Council for their time and dedication over the past three years, acknowledged that he is "not always the easiest person" and...
Mountain Film Fest in full swing...tonight!
Friday’s Teck Mountain Gala at the Prestige features a silent art auction and 8 films. Proceeds from this year’s art auction will go to the Rossland Skatepark Association. Tickets to the event include a complimentary glass of wine, gourmet appies, and the the musical stylings of Sue and Gabe from the Toques. The Flying...
Rossland Range management plan approved!
FORRThe Province (Recreation Sites and Trails Branch of the Ministry of Forests) has accepted the community’s proposed management plan for the new Rossland Range Recreation Site in the mountains between Red Mountain Resort and the summit of Mt. Crowe. After 12 years of effort by the community through the Friends of the Rossland...
Smokettes do their bit...and more!
On a beautiful summer day in June 2013, Carol Enns experienced devastating injuries in a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver north of Colville, WA. Carol was a long time member of the Smokette's Women's hockey team, and living the physically active life that so many of us enjoy in the Kootenays. In February 2014,...
New memberships cards at the library!
The Rossland Public Library has new membership cards. The cards are hard wearing plastic and feature the iconic Storytellers from Andrew Raney’s raven sculpture on the library’s front walk as part of our new logo. Membership is available to all Rossland City residents. Bring your ID and the staff will issue you a card so you...
Rent some ice, make a movie...really, there are no limits!
Rossland Arena – available ice times this week Looking to rent ice for a game of hockey or a birthday party or special event? The Rossland Arena has ice available on the following dates and times: Friday, November 21: Any time after 8:30pm until 11:00pm Saturday November 22: 8:00am to 10:00am and 6:15pm until 7:45pm The Lounge...
Stop Making It Worse
We must cease making large, long-term capital investments in new fossil fuel infrastructure that “locks in” dangerous emission levels for many decades. – The Keystone Principle What we do matters. That belief motivates each of us every morning...
Local films, youth events feature in the 16th Annual Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival
The countdown is on...and the lineup for this year’s Teck Annual Rossland Mountain Film Festival is shaping up to be the most eclectic ever. Celebrating 16 years of local and international mountain film-making, the range of films will not disappoint movie fans young and old. Catch a taste of local flavour with 3 films made ...
The snow guns are a'firing at Red! Time to think skiing...
It’s time to think about skiing. Give your little ripper the best start in becoming a lifelong skier by joining Red Mountain Racers. “It is a groundbreaking year for us,” enthuses Christine Andison, President of Red Mountain Racers, “The club, and RED Mountain Resort are very happy to say the construction of the Legacy Training...
