The stage is being set for a showdown between Canada and the US over the post 2014 Columbia River Treaty, as the two countries recently stated radically different visions for the upcoming renewal of the cross-border agreement. The province wants to keep things much as they are with some improvements and more cash flowing from...

I was talking with a friend from out of town the other day, and she was inquiring about ‘smart’ meters.  In her area, smart meters have not been mandatory, but more recently, BC Hydro has produced an ultimatum: either have the smart meter installed, or pay an extra $35 charge each month to keep the analog meter.  This prompted...

On the night of October 14th, there was a massive act of vandalism in and around Rossland.  Parts of both Centennial and Cook fields, as well as the Centre Star Reservoir, were torn up. “We caught a vehicle out doing donuts up there, and we have identified a suspect,” said Sgt. Rob Hawton of the Trail RCMP. However, because...

As the leaves fall and temperatures dip, you might find yourself wanting to turn on the heat to take the bite out of that chilly Fall morning. But did you know that space heating accounts for about 49 per cent or your home’s total energy use?  This winter you can minimize heat loss and save on your energy bills by following...

Friday is a Pro D Day for the Schools and the Rossland Arena is holding a Pro D Day Public Skate for the community’s kids from 5:15-6:30pm on Friday.  Grab your skates and head up to the Arena for some exercise and fun on the ice!  For more information about admission rates, skate rentals, skate sharpening and more, log onto...

The 14th Annual Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival is fast approaching! This year’s event includes five days of exciting programming, including the Teck Mountain Gala and Silent Art Auction on Friday, November 15 at the Prestige Mountain Resort. Past events have raised thousands for local charities such as the BC SPCA and...

It has been an exciting autumn for Red Mountain Racers – all over the world! Sammy Gaul has just returned from spending her summer, wintering in Australia.  She continued her ski training, racing in the Australian winter at Mt Buller.  After a very successful campaign, Sammy succeeded in securing a spot at Whistler Cup 2014...

This Wednesday evening, come one come all, to the Rossland Art Gallery, for a panel discussion concerning all things to do with craft and its place in the 21st century.  The event will cover the full spectrum of craft and crafting, including contemporary questions about the role of crafting, but also metaphysical questions,...

On October 29, the Friends of the Rossland Range will be hosting the first of two public meetings about the new Ministry of Forests Recreation Site in the high country between Red Mountain and the summit of Mount Crowe. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the community, hear people’s concerns and ideas, and begin working...

Students from Take a Hike give back to their community through work on the Paydirt Trail at Red Mountain with Trail Builder Nate Lott and Teacher Gareth Cryer. Students helped to create a dirt bridge route to help bypass a more difficult "black diamond" section on the trail using Pulaski's and Macleod's, digging and trail...