As the nights cool, bid farewell to the pool--and hello to Golden City Days!
The Rossland Pool closes next week after a great summer season! Thanks to the Pool Staff 2013 – Marlee Kanigan, Julian Zimmer, Lauren Bergen, Amy Davidson, Christine Cook, Brogan Pastro, Alex Reid, Lochlan Dorman, and Dylan Johnston – for all their enthusiasm, hard work, professionalism and dedication. The Rossland Pool and...
Spice Up Your Food to Add Zip to Your Life
Herbs and spices have long since been used with food, not only to prevent the food from spoiling, but, to add flavour as well. However, research is showing they pack much more of a punch than just that. So, let’s look at some specific ones that are common in most kitchens. Ginger is a spice that is used in many different...
ROSSLAND MARKET VENDOR FEATURE: Kootenay Spice
Dan and Shannon McIlmoyle are the owners and operators of this local Spice company. Coming from Rivervale, BC they bring you a huge selection of handmade spices, seasoning blends, balsamic reductions, bbq sauces and hot sauces (check out these awesome seasonings/rubs: Smoke Medley, Fish Rub, Kootenay Jerk, Herbs de Provence...and...
GALLERY: Museum gearing up with a whole slate of new events following summer successes
On Wednesday, August 14th the museum hosted "Do You Know WHERE The Wild Things Are?". We had a great turn-out, with people coming and going throughout the afternoon until we wound things up at about 7 pm. Both Sharon and Jenny from Wild Safe BC were on hand to talk about birds and mammals, Jenny from The Granby Wilderness...
Rossland gets a new weather station
Tourism Rossland is delighted to announce that we now have a new accurate weather station. In previous years we have had snow reporting options which reported significantly lower altitude weather information from places like Trail or Northport whose elevation was almost 500 meters lower than the resort base . For a winter...
Meet Susan and Clyde Chamberlain, the faces behind Riverstone Yarns
Nestled in the Kootenays between Nelson and Castlegar, is where you'll find Riverside Yarns. This small home-based business has a big heart, and--believe me--tons of awesome, creative ideas for all of your fibre crafting adventures. Specializing in hand-dyed yarns, Riverstone Yarns also offers you unique hand-dyed fibres for...
Lightning activity sparks multiple fires
The Wildfire Management Branch responded to 40 lightning-caused wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre over the weekend. The majority of these fires are small and none are threatening structures or communities. In the most active part of the fire centre, the Columbia Fire Zone, 16 wildfires are burning. All of them are small,...
A 'bright' future in store for departing Rossland Library director
The Rossland Public Library is losing a valuable piece of its operations. Director Katie Albright is leaving Rossland at the end of the month to pursue her education further, but the library is hoping the influence Katie has had will help it continue to grow after her departure. Albright came to Rossland, in July of 2012, ...
Bikes, bikes, bikes!
7 Summits Poker Ride-Sunday, September 1st 2013-The Seven Summits Poker Ride is a non-competitive group ride on the Seven Summits Trail taking place Sunday Sept 1st. Participants are expected to be expert riders in good shape and self- reliant in the remote trail setting. Costumes optional, friendly attitudes required....
7 Summits Poker, Aquatots, Art Camp, the list is endless!
7 Summits Poker Ride-Sunday, September 1st 2013-The Seven Summits Poker Ride is a non-competitive group ride on the Seven Summits Trail taking place Sunday Sept 1st. Participants are expected to be expert riders in good shape and self- reliant in the remote trail setting. Costumes optional, friendly attitudes required....
