Hard working and passionate volunteerism pays off as Thin Air disc golf course gets grant from RDKB
The Thin Air disc golf course, located at the Black Jack cross country ski area, has just been given a serious upgrade thanks to a $20 000 grant from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. Included in the upgrades are the replacement of all 18 dirt tee pads with concrete pads, increased brushing and clearing, the creation...
Checking the new routine for the fall
September and 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 7-8 hours per ...
Rossland named finalist in 2013 Open For Business awards
The Province has announced the 15 finalists for the 2013 Open for Business Awards, which recognize communities that support small business through local-government measures aligned with the BC Small Business Accord. The awards are issued by B.C.'s Small Business Roundtable, established in 2005 to be the voice for small business...
Guides and Scouts--a call to action!
The Fall Fair is this weekend! Get your exhibits ready now for the Fall Fair and Art Show held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 located at the Rossland Arena. Fall Fair Entry Forms can be picked up at City Hall, Rossland Library, IDA Drug Mart, and Rossland Grocery. For more information contact Laurie at 250-362-5641...
The Nancy Greene Summit Hut Crew needs you!
Every fall, a group of enthusiastic volunteers stocks and repairs the chain of little day-use huts around Nancy Greene Summit, so we can enjoy a warm fire at lunch on our winter tours. Once again, it's time to get out and cut, carry, fix and clean! It's fun; it's satisfying! With the possibility of our favorite area being...
ROSSLAND MARKET VENDOR FEATURE: AbbeyLane Farms
Meet Joanne Gugelyk, the hardworking face we see from Abbeylane Farms every Thursday! Joanne travels every week from Lister, BC to bring us her certified organic produce. She is very proud to offer certified berries, garlic, cucumbers, cabbage and a whole bunch of other seasonal vegetables. Joanne has a personal belief that...
Wildfires near Castlegar; Rossland
Two forest fires in the region are keeping Southeast Fire Centre crews busy, according to information officer Karlie Shaughnessy. Both fires were discovered yesterday, appear to be ligthning-caused and are not threatening any homes, structures, communities or power lines. The larger one is just east of Castlegar on the ridge...
Mallard's Team of the Week — Kootenay Glacier Kings
The Kootenay Glacier Kings took the much tougher road, but it was all worth it after the local squad captured the BC Senior Games Men’s 55-plus Gold Medal Saturday in Kamloops. Rod Guimont of Cranbrook scored twice, his second tally of the highlight reel variety, to pace the Kings past Zone 9 Masters from North Central 5-3....
GALLERY: Seven Summits Learning Centre’s new location gets a facelift
September is in the air, and with it will start new chapters in Rossland education. In keeping with the back-to-school fashions, the Seven Summits Learning Centre’s new location was getting a makeover this past weekend, getting ready to fulfill its role as a space for young minds to develop. A lot of work has been done, but...
CUPE issues ultimatum to province should planned talks in Vancouver go south
Parents of school-aged kids can relax somewhat knowing the first day of school Tuesday will come and go like many in the past. The optimism comes after Canadian Union of Public Employees and provincial government plan to resume talks on a new deal in Vancouver, beginning next week. Three days of bargaining has been scheduled...
