The Preschool Hockeyprogram for kids 3-5 years is starting in January!   The program will run for the month of January, on Mondays from 3:15-4:15pm.  This is a fun approach to getting comfortable on the ice and in an Arena setting and is geared towards children with limited or no skating experience.  This is a great building...

‘Electro Social Club’ creators and Rossland residents Rupert Keiller and Nadine Tremblay are better known as ‘sonicanimation’ in Australia where they are presently launching their comeback tour while crowdfunding to release their new album “Once more from the bottom.” 6 years after their last tour, sonicanimation (Rupert...

A vacuum sales company named " Advanced Air " based in Victoria, BC is in the Greater Trail area going to various residences selling vacuums.  This company has been identified by the Better Business Bureau as having a pattern of complaints such as aggressive high-pressure sales tactics by some individual salespeople; instances...

A community-wide budget brainstorm the likes of which the world has never seen is about to sweep this little mountain town—and we want YOU to join us for the ride.We have three simple questions and all we need is a couple minutes of your time to jot down your thoughts. You know the thoughts, the ones that always get your...

We've prepared a short summary of the 2012 budget the city used this year to aid participants in our DemocracySTORM—an exciting interactive poll that is quick to complete. We heartily encourage everyone with an interest in Rossland's welfare to participate. These numbers come from the 2012-2016 financial plan approved by...

School District No. 20 (SD20) released three packages of "background information"  on Monday to prepare the public for a series of upcoming forums in SD20's 2012-2013 facilities review. Of particular interest to Rossland is the backgrounder for the Greater Trail area (available here) in which SD20 staff make the case for...

First of all, before we get into this week’s topic, I want to take a moment to thank Ron Shearer, native Rosslander and historian extraordinaire, for taking the time to meet me at a busy White Spot in Surrey to discuss (over burgers) the history of Rossland, his research, and potential future articles I might write about...

If you’re looking for a fun opportunity to exercise in a warm, dry environment, consider Folk Dancing in the Miners Hall this Thursday, December 6th from 7:00-9:30pm.  The group dances English Country dancing and American Contra Dance.  Although both styles of dance are done with couples, it’s best for newcomers to dance with...

he opening of the anticipated Mount Carlyle Art Exhibition took place Friday night at the Rouge Gallery in Rossland. It was the kick off for the Rekindle the Spirit weekend activities. Five Kootenay artists, Louise Drescher, Stephanie Gauvin, Brigitte Desbois Jenny Baillie, and Mirja Vahala, exhibited paintings that they had...

Bring the whole family to downtown Rossland on December 1st, 2012 for our 19th Annual Rekindle The Spirit of Christmas. Come visit the brightest little ski town in the Kootenays and get in the Yuletide spirit! Peruse the boutique shops for that special something on your Christmas list, as downtown businesses will be open with...