RDCK says ammonia leak at NDCC Arena injures one worker
The Regional District of Central Kootenay said one worker was injured and the Nelson and District Community Complex (NDCC) was closed for several hours following an ammonia leak in the arena refrigeration Tuesday. “Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our staff and of the public,” said Stuart Horn, Chief Administrative Officer […]
It was Earth Day on the 22nd. How About Today, Too?
On april 22, people celebrated Earth Day and many of us did actions to acknowledge and help continue the life-supporting capacity of this planet. Here are a few links to articles with ideas to help us be more life-friendly, more mindful of what the earth gives us, every day. After all, we need to live every day, and we...
Plastic Consumer Madness
Microbeads are a sign of our plastic consumer madness By David Suzuki How much plastic microbeads worth to you? Are they worth the water and fish in the Great Lakes? The cormorants that nest along the shore? The coral reefs that provide refuge and habitat for so much ocean life? Are they worth the oceans that give us half the...
NPD warn public of CRA scam making rounds
The Nelson Police Department and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) want to warn the public of telephone calls or emails making the rounds that claim to be from the CRA. Both organizations warn the public that this scam could result in identity and financial theft. “The email notifies the receiver that they are entitled to an ...
Nelson Filmmakers hit the Big Leagues with release of The Search For Freedom
Nelsonites Jon Long and Mike Parenteau are hitting the big leagues with their new documentary feature, The Search For Freedom. The documentary, which is being distributed worldwide by Universal Pictures, tells “a story told through the eyes of a group of people who helped create a cultural phenomenon.” The phenomenon in question: A growing interest […]
More Income Tax Scams -- Beware!
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) warns you to beware of telephone calls or emails that claim to be from the CRA but are not. These are phishing and other fraudulent scams that could result in identity and financial theft. You should be especially aware of phishing scams asking for information such as credit card, bank account,...
Youth Film Fest on May 2 -- Come Pick Your Favorite!
2015 marks the 8th year that the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture hosts the West Kootenay Under19 Film Festival (U19 Film Fest). This year's event will be held at the Rossland Miners Hall and will be on Saturday, May 2, kicking off the Rossland activities for National Youth Week, May 1-7. This year the theme of the...
RUSTY STAYS IN ROSSLAND
Rossland Council for Arts & Culture (RCAC) is pleased to announce that Rusty the horse is going to become a permanent resident of Columbia Avenue. A fundraising campaign launched this month raised the additional $3000 RCAC needed to finalize the purchase of the metal horse sculpture- in under a week! “We were overwhelmed...
INTERIM CAO CHOSEN
The City of Rossland is pleased to welcome its new Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), who will start on April 27, 2015. After reviewing dozens of resumes and interviewing five finalists, City Council selected local resident, Mr. Mike Maturo, to fill this critical position while the current Chief Administrative/Chief...
New outdoor sculptural art has public dancing in the streets
The next round of outdoor sculptural art was unveiled this week on Baker Street as Public Works crews got rid of the old for the new. One piece of art located outside the front door of Mallard’s Source for sports in the 500 Block of Baker Street is gathering plenty of attention from the public. The musical horn display has ...
