MAAP is officially on the map
The Multi-Agency Accommodation Project (MAAP) opened their doors on Saturday for the official grand opening. MAAP is a unique project that combines three local non-profits: Habitat for Humanity, Whispers of Hope and the Boundary Emergency and Transitional Housing Society (BETHS). The grand opening included two ribbong cutting...
Second Rec Site Public Workshop on December 3 at Miners' Hall
The Ministry of Forests Recreation Sites and Trails Branch has given the community one year in which to create a management plan for the proposed Nancy Greene Recreation site. Final approval of the Recreation Site is contingent on the community and the Ministry coming to agreement on the plan. An initial public workshop was...
Ski, skate, play hockey...and more
Cross Country Ski Lessons at Black Jack Ski Club Learning the basics of cross country skiing will open the door to a lifetime of fun and fitness! The Jackrabbits program offers cross country ski lessons throughout the winter for kids ages 4-11. Lessons begin on December 8 and go through until March 9. Lessons are offered...
Improve Your Eyesight
As we age, many people are extending their reach to read a book or are reaching for “cheaters” or reading glasses. This can be due to a number of issues. The muscles that are required to contract and expand to focus can sometimes get lax, so, eye exercises certainly helps. Also, the macula, which is a portion of the retina...
Ferraro Foods speaks to Facebook furor over Sensible BC video
A video posted on You Tube depicting grocery-store owner Danny Ferraro directing customers away from a Sensible BC petition (to decriminilize marijuana) has created a furor on social media, with many people committing to boycott the popular Trail store (Ferraros also have a grocery in Rossland). A Trail Champion reporter was...
Black Jack up and running for your skiing pleasure!
Due to the great early snow, Black Jack Cross Country Ski club has been grooming since November 6th up at the higher elevation biathlon trails and has recently also started grooming the lower trails. The club will officially open on Saturday, November 30th. The Kiosk & Ski Rentals will be staffed November 30 and December...
Documents show EcoSociety under surveillance by federal government agency over pipeline protest
A local environmental organization says an independent federal government agency has been actively working to stifle its opposition to the Alberta oil sands and associated developments after federal documents revealed that the National Energy Board has been spying on British Columbia activist groups. An article from the...
PROFILE: Rossland's new Youth Action coodinator Mike Kent
So far, November has been an exciting month for Rossland. Over the last few weeks, a host of opportunities and events have been announced that range all the way from youth Parkour training to teen dances to evening Zumba classes. The upcoming winter is shaping up to be our most action-packed winter, ever. More importantly, ...
FORR AGM set for December 3--get involved and save the huts!
As required by our Society rules, this is your notice of the Friends of the the Rossland Range AGM to be held on December 3, 2013, at 7:00 PM in the Rossland Miners' Hall, 1765 Columbia Avenue in Rossland. You must have been a member of FORRS for 30 days before the AGM in order to vote or run for office. This is a key AGM ...
Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival: It’s a Wrap!
The Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival wrapped up on Sunday after five fun-filled days of programming and events. This year’s festival enjoyed an excellent reception from the community. The early snow helped to set the mood for mountain movies, and locals and visitors alike came out in droves to enjoy a diverse program with...
