One of the topics that cause concern for people as they age is memory loss lack of focus and concentration.  This is especially true if there is a parent with Alzheimer’s.  Unfortunately, the latest drugs only improve performance when used and do not make any permanent change, have many side effects and decrease in effectiveness...

Proposed changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve that would affect ALR regulations in the Kootenays are being met with mixed reaction. On Thursday the provincial government introduced changes that would divide BC’s agricultural farmland into two zones. “I feel like I just got thrown out of BC,” said former NDP Agriculture ...

In my last column, I reported that Council had set the date for the legally required public consultation on the budget.  That date is April 2, at City Hall, at 7:00 P.M. Why should you go?  -- If you have a strong opinion about any of the budget decisions made by Council, that's the time to let them know.  Will it make a...

This week I talked to Shanna Tanabe another one of our key community volunteers who played a central role, with Darcee O’Hearn, in reviving the now thriving scouting movement in Rossland. Shanna is currently a Scout leader and the Group Treasurer for Second Rossland Scouts. In the past, she has been a Girl Guide leader, Brownie...

The new 2014 West Kootenay Roller Derby season kicks off Saturday with doubleheader action at the at Selkirk College gymnasium in Castlegar. The Nelson Killjoys are out to prove last season's title was no fluke as the Heritage City squad takes on rival Rossland Trail Roller Girls (RTRG) at 7 p.m. in the feature match. Kicking...

Renowned museum expert Donald Luxton laid out exciting possibilities for the recently renamed Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre early in 2014. Now, the museum project’s advisory committee is looking to the public to help identify next steps and identify priorities in a public session entitled “The Next Steps” on Wednesday...

As Nelson & District Credit Union (NDCU) prepares for its annual Board of Director elections and 63rd Annual General Meeting, the Credit Union released financial results for 2013.The year’s high points were positive growth in assets, members’ deposits and net income. Some highlights: - Assets increased by 5% to $182.5...

As part of the 2013/2014 Performance Series, the Rossland Council of Arts and Culture would like to present Lorne Elliott. We are pleased to have this current tour stop in Rossland this April!  His ever changing one-man concert performance of humorous stories, funny songs and 26 years of professional stage experience has...

Rossland REC Spring Brochure The Spring Brochure is online, at www.rossland.ca, Recreation Program Guide and in hard copy at the Public Library, the Credit Union and City Hall.  Spring Break Art Classes The Rec Department is running Art Classes throughout Spring Break, from 3:00-5:00pm at the Arena Lounge.  Instructor Shelley...

The City of Grand Forks, participated as one of three municipalities out of 26 in a pilot ‘Community Engagement’ project sponsored by the Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments (AKBLG) on March 12 at the Omega Restaurant. Seventy-five local citizens registered to join in a lively discussion facilitated by...