Legislating design; the high cost of flushing all that stuff down the pipes
Public Hearing and Council Meeting, June 9, 2014 Present: Mayor Greg Granstrom, and Councillors Jody Blomme, Tim Thatcher, Jill Spearn, and Kathy Moore. The Public Hearing was to allow members of the public to voice opinions about the Form and Character Guidelines for Multiple-family Dwellings. Cezary Ksiazek spoke...
Joe Hill's last ride of the year...
This coming Sunday, June 15, Joe Hill Coffee House, Rossland’s community venue for talent from throughout the Kootenays, presents our sixtieth show in a row! To wrap up the season in style for us, we have: · No Frets - Rossland's famous little fiddlers · Ray Boulaine - A (very experienced) guy and his guitar,...
Local Food Movement Takes Root in Rossland!
UPDATE: The film screening outlined in this article has been delayed due to unforseen reasons. It will be reschuled as soon as possilbe.--ed. The local food movement is a collaborative effort to build more locally based, self-reliant food economies and the Farmer's Market in Rossland is striving to create just that. With a ...
Jubilee wetlands -- boon or bane?
You might remember the days when wetlands were called "useless swamps" and were drained, filled in, used as dumps, or otherwise destroyed by our ignorance of their value to life on earth. Gradually, people have realized that wetlands are vital habitat for many species of plants and animals, and also very important for retaining,...
LETTER: Teachers 'show resolution', set to strike Monday!
Dear editor, A record high, 33,387 BC teachers exercised their democratic franchise and voted 86% in favour of escalating our job action up to and including full withdrawal of services, if needed. I want to express my deepest gratitude and respect for the resounding support and solidarity shown by Kootenay Columbia teachers...
UPDATED: BCTF tells members full-scale walkout to begin Tuesday (June 17)
The BC Teachers' Federation didn't wait long to announce plans for a full-scale walkout, beginning Tuesday (June 17). One day after receiving an 86 percent strike mandate from members, and a day after saying it would withhold serving notice, the BCTF told members in a letter it will begin a full-scale walkout beginning Tuesday....
South Slocan resident saves elderly Glade fisherman from drowning
Local RCMP are hailing a South Slocan resident as a hero after saving an elderly man from drowning in the Slocan Pools area of the Kootenay River near Shoreacres Tuesday (June 10) morning. Chris O'Gorman was in the right place at the right time to save the 84-year-old Glade resident after the boat he was fishing in sank after...
Seniors' Alert
Summer Brochure! The Summer Brochure is available online, at www.rossland.ca, Recreation, Program Guide. The Rossland Pool is scheduled to open on Monday, June 9. All programs and swimming lessons are now open for registration. Rossland Swimming Pool Opening day is scheduled for Monday, June 9. School Board lessons,...
Don’t let Arthritis Slow You Down
In my years of naturopathic medical practice, I have been struck by the number of people who suffer from arthritis. In fact, it is the most common cause of disability in North America. When first coming into my office, many of my patients were suffering from sleep issues, chronic pain and mobility issues because of arthritis,...
LETTER: Is SD 20 trying to stifle Seven Summits?
Dear editor, Recently, I have felt compelled to write about the state of high school education in Rossland. It’s a topic we’ve all heard at least a thing or two about, but if I could bend your ear for just a minute, there’s a chance I might be able to bring forth a unique perspective. Last year, I was a grade 10 student at...
