RCMP ask for public assistance following rash of thefts in Crescent Valley
Nelson RCMP is asking the public to be on the lookout for people responsible for a rash of thefts in the area of Crescent Valley during the past few weeks. Const. Bill Long of the Nelson RCMP said in a media release the bandits strike at anytime of the day. “The break enter and thefts […]
Ross, Doyle combine to spark Kootenay Ice past Thompson Blazers
The Kootenay Ice skated into the Christmas Holiday break on a two-game unbeaten streak after scoring a 2-0 shutout of Thompson Blazers of Kamloops Sunday in BC Major Midget Hockey League action at the NDCC Arena. Timely goals by Bradley Ross of Trail combined with stellar netminding from Nelson’s Curt Doyle paced the Ice to […]
Kootenay Wild steal 2-1 victory to avoid series sweep
Tiana Ewasiuk of Cranbrook and Jessica Owen Kimberley scored to spark the Kootenay Wild to a 2-1 victory over Vancouver Island Seals in BC Hockey Female AAA League action Sunday at the NDCC Arena. The win salvaged a three-game series for the Wild after the Seals won the opening two games — Friday 5-1 and Saturday 3-0. Ewasiuk...
Report from our Member of Parliament
By Richard Cannings Parliament opened for a brief two-week sitting in early December. For a newcomer to Parliament Hill, I found the pomp and ceremony, borrowing from centuries of parliamentary tradition, a moving reminder of the deep trust my constituents have placed in me. I gave my first speech in the House towards the end […]
The Rossland Legion Hosting a New Year's Party
Another party to attend on New Year's Eve -- the Rossland Legion, at 2081 Washington Street, will open its doors at for festivities at 8:00 pm, and the music will start around 9:00 and continue until 1:00. There will be a cash bar, and snacks and Champagne at midnight, and last call will be at 1:00 am. There will be a...
Cheetah conundrum continues - search called off for Kootenay kitty
The search has been cancelled for a cheetah photographed by a resident near Creston last week, although the cat remains at large, according to B.C. Conservation Insp. Joe Caravetta. (For original story, click here.) “We’re no longer continuing with the search,” he said. “We’ve had no further sightings of the cheetah or its tracks – […]
Conservation officers say search called off for missing cheetah on East Shore
Conservation officers said the search for the missing cheetah last seen roaming along Highway 3AThursday afternoon (December 17) near Crawford Bay and Kootenay Bay has been called off. Conservation Officer Insp. Joe Caravetta said there have been no sightings of the stray animal since the cat was spotted last week. However,...
CBT shifts gears with new Board Chair to guide the Trust
Columbia Basin Trust will have a Chair as of the New Year following some changes to its Board of Directors. Cranbrook resident Rick Jensen will take over after current Chair Greg Deck announced his retirement. Jensen joined the Trust Board in 2013 and served as Vice-Chair in 2015. The three-term mayor of Cranbrook is the Chair...
Plan Ahead: Two Shows at the Flying Steamshovel -- in February
The Flying Steamshovel will be hosting two notable shows in February: Juno Award-winnning "Old Man Luedecke" performs there on February 2nd, and Juno-Award nominee "Yukon Blonde" performs on February 10th. Old Man Luedecke won Juno Awards in 2009 and 2011, both for "Traditonal Folk Album of the Year," and was nominated again...
New Year's Party at the Miners Hall!
Ring in the New Year in style- your favourite style from the past, present, or future - at the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture’s Time Traveller’s Ball! Hosted by DJs RSK and Sexton Blake (Rupert Keiller and Nadine Tremblay) and featuring raffles, prizes, midnight snacks, Burlesque and other performances, the Ball...
