5 IDEAS IN 5 DAYS, THURSDAY: Koombayah. How we can better cooperate with our neighbouring communities, save money and increase services
To switch things up tonight, and keep it interesting (are you still reading these long daily posts?), let’s start the fourth idea in five day with a song lyric. “The sun went down on the Macdonald Bridge, I found you carrots in my fridge,” – Old Man Luedeke. As you likely know, I spent the first 18 years of my life in Nova ...
"Endurance" Wins Rossland Reads 2014
It’s been decided. The book all Rosslanders should read this year is Endurance by Alfred Lansing. “Endurance is the book for Rossland because Rosslanders do amazing things and carry on doing these things even when they seem impossible” said defender of the book, Mark Jeffrey, during the last round of debates. Riding the Bus...
RED passes forestry audit
An audit of forest planning, harvesting and road practices at Red Mountain Ski Resort found that the resort met the requirements of provincial forestry legislation, according to a report released today. "The board provides oversight for all types and sizes of forest licences," said board chair, Tim Ryan. "In this case, the ...
Meadow Creek Forest Products burns to ground
Kaslo RCMP report that an overnight fire completely destroyed the Meadow Creek Forest Products located at 144 Cooper Creek Road, Cooper Creek. RCMP Corporal Shaun Begg says that the mill is outside of the Fire Protection District, and, that when RCMP arrived around 0240 the mill was fully engulfed and then destroyed by the […]
5 IDEAS IN 5 DAYS, TUESDAY: Let’s get together and drive traffic and business downtown
Think of the times when Rossland has most felt alive, and at its best. Did it involve drinking a beer while packed in with a bunch of friends at the ice bar, while watching the rail jam, a band or DJ? Did it happen on the side of a bobsled course? Maybe it was chatting with friends, while picking up fresh fruits and veggies...
5 IDEAS IN 5 DAYS, WEDNESDAY: How to increase Rossland’s seniors housing units and tap into that resource.
Imagine that you, the decision maker, had literally hundreds of people’s experience, among whom, many have had to make this same decision, at your disposal to tap into. Imagine if for almost every challenge, issue, or opportunity that came up in your decision making realm, you could talk to a person who had been, there, done...
Andy Morel: The road forward might involve beer or coffee but definitely involves conversation...
Entrepreneur Andy Morel explains how he would like to see Rossland City Council running and how he would work as a person in the team after being involved with provincial and federal politics. What made you run for council? I have a real passion for Rossland. I grew up in a small town and I love community. I was raised in a...
Saints march in four-point weekend
After an impressive home weekend where they took four points against rival Simon Fraser University, the Selkirk College Saints men’s hockey team is heading west looking to build on a four game winning streak. After a slow start to the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) season, the two-time defending champions have made a statement […]
Relentless Rebels on three-game winning streak
The Castlegar Rebels were on the road this past weekend with games in Sicamous on Friday night and Chase on Saturday. After having a very successful October, where the Rebels had points in nine out of 10 games, they were looking to start November on the same note after starting the month with a […]
Rural stuff: thinning trees, collecting garbage, making snow, breathing smoke!
For Rossland City Council Meeting held November 10, 2014. Present: Mayor Greg Granstrom, and Councillors Cary Fisher, Kathy Moore, Tim Thatcher, Jill Spearn, and (by telephone) Jody Blomme. Public Input Period: Christine Anderson of the Red Mountain Racers spoke to thank Council for their support of the snow-making project,...