Create a Chance by Taking at a Chance at Selkirk College Fundraising Dinner
Leaping into the financial unknown at the upcoming fundraising evening for the Selkirk College Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping Program will inject an extra dose of excitement into an event that aims to bring an international component to a highly anticipated offering. A Mir Centre for Peace Fundraising Dinner is set for September...
Twilights and High Noons in World History
“The unhistoric peoples of Europe are consigned to the dustbin of history.” --- Friedrich Engels This column is my response to the “migrant crisis” in Europe; I try to provide some context for what is happening there now. A Grand Narrative of Human History People today do not read Arnold Toynbee’s A Study of History. It is...
NDP and Liberal Candidates Answer the Final Set of Questions
As you read the candidates' answers, ask yourself: How well does this answer respond to the question that was asked? Does the answer state a specific action, or just make vague generalizations? Is the party going to do something or just engage in studies? Section III: Governance Question 1. There has been criticism...
Establishing Your New Routine for the Fall
September & October is usually a time when everyone gets back into their routines, whether work, school or home. This is a great time to see if you have established a good foundation for the winter months ahead. Let’s start at the base of health- sleep. It’s extremely important that everyone has at least...
Heritage BC Conference in Rossland: What's Happening When
Discounted Registration and Free Talks and Tours for Rosslanders at the Heritage BC Annual Conference 2015! Heritage BC, a not-for-profit, charitable organization invites the people of Rossland and the surrounding areas to attend their 2015 Annual Conference and Friday night social at a discounted rate and invites you to...
Great Peformances for This Fall and Winter
The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture has an exciting series of performances lined up for 2015/16! This marks the eleventh year of the Performance Series, the goal of which is to bring high quality arts performances to Rossland. When RCAC selects performances for the series we focus on artistic excellence, diversity of ...
Can Generation Z Give Us Superheroes for the Planet?
By David Suzuki Snapchat and selfies, iPhones and iPads… There’s no denying technology plays a major role in the lives of many 21st century children. With so many parents sharing photos of their children from birth and beyond, and kids creating Facebook accounts at age 13 and under, many young people are growing up with their...
Washington Street Re-design: Charette Date Set
Rossland City Council: One evening, three meetings 1. Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting, September 14, 2015, 5:00 pm Council members present: Mayor Kathy Moore, Councillors Aaron Cosbey, John Greene, Andy Morel, Andrew Zwicker, and Marten Kruysse. Absent: Councillor Lloyd McLellan is visiting family in Chicago. Presentation:...
Southeast Fire Centre relaxes some areas for Category 2 open fires
The Southeast Fire Centre said in a media release, effective at 1 p.m. (Pacific time) on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, Category 2 open fires will be permitted within the Columbia and Invermere Fire Zones of the due to a decreased risk of wildfires. Category 2 fires are fires that burn material in piles smaller than two metres high...
RCMP asking for public assistance to locate missing Kelowna woman
RCMP in Kelowna is asking the public to be on the lookout for a 31-year-old Kelowna woman, missing since Friday (September 11). Megan Doyle, last seen during the evening hours of Friday, is believed to be in the area of Big White or heading to Nakusp. Doyle was driving a grey 2012 Toyota Rav 4 with BC licence plate 978 LHJ....
