The City of Rossland has decided not to renew the contract of Mike Maturo, Manager of Planning and Development Services.  Mr. Maturo served as City Planner for six and a half years and played a major role in a number of projects during that time. During the regular meeting of Council on Monday, councillors Jill Spearn and...

Over the past five years, Selkirk College has been dedicated to improving its environmental sustainability and the responsible use of natural resources throughout the college’s operations. Conservation of the natural environment is strongly valued at Selkirk College, and as a result, the Environmental Sustainability Committee...

The ski season is still 3 months away but it is never too early to start thinking about your skis and your skiing. Planning is in full swing for the upcoming Red Mountain Racers season. Time to pare down so you can gear up....  Red Mountain Racers will be holding the annual Ski Swap on Saturday 26 October 2013 at Willi Krause...

Are you the parent of a preschooler?  The Sunrise Music for Youth Children programs starts on Tuesday, October 1 at 9:30am.  This preschool program for children ages 3 & 4 (and their parent or caregiver) is a 10 week program that introduces singing, rhythm, games and crafts.  The curriculum develops the children’s listening...

The Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club, with 677 members last season, is pleased to announce the successful completion of significant upgrades to its trail system this year.  The much needed trail work was made possible thanks to generous support from multiple organizations, and will result in earlier and better skiing for our...

La Cafamore has been striving to bring high quality classical music to the ears of Kootenay listeners since 2008.  On Wednesday, October 2, at 7:30pm they will bring 2 famous piano trios to Rossland and Trail classical music lovers.  Haydn’s “Gypsy” trio is recognizable because of its lively last movement, which uses themes...

The Golden City Days Committee thanks the many citizens who didn’t let the dreary weather deter them from joining us for the parade and festivities! One can never predict nor prevent foul weather but the show did go on. We regret that the inflatable fun park had to be cancelled but the impending rain would have ruined them....

Does your new house plan include solar exposure as a significant design component? If not, you – or your architect, engineer, and contractor – should be preparing to attend the Passive House Design and Construction workshop scheduled for Cranbrook from October 7-11. Nelson designer and builder Lukas Armstrong will showcase ...

The upcoming ‘Pantlers and Pelts’ art show at the Rossland Art Gallery (RAG) will be a showcase for the unconventional, a departure from the ‘norm’ when it comes to what many might expect of locally produced fine art.   Organizer Tyler Austin Bradley refers to the works in the show, which runs from September 27 to October 13,...

Deaer editor,   This letter is about an important issue which applies to our businesses. Our businesses continue to struggle because we pay high taxes and the population is not increasing. Recently closing the High School has made our survival even harder.  We need more people in Rossland and more revenue coming in to our...