Signs of the times; a Recreation Site for the Rossland Range (maybe); arsenic & bio-char; and the hazards of Japanese knotweed! -- but no Ebola. So far.
A reminder: these accounts of Council meetings are intended to be as factual and unbiased as possible for a merely human reporter. They include most, but not all, of the proceedings at the meeting -- (skipping stuff like approval of minutes, which adds nothing to anyone's understanding of Council members' attitudes and...
Whitewater, Red Mtn. move into second round of Powder Magazine 2014 Ski Town Throwdown contest
It appears Whitewater and Red Mountain are heading for a collision course in the Powder Magazine 2014 Ski Town Throwdown contest. This, of course, should the two local ski resorts based in Nelson and Rossland, respectively, advance into the third round. Both Whitewater and Red Mountain took down first round opponents as the...
One if by land, three if by sea? Police nab trio of alleged would-be boat thieves during water-borne getaway
Whether criminals attempt to escape by land or by sea, it would appear the local long arm of the law will reach them. Saturday morning saw Nelson RCMP, Kaslo RCMP and the Conservation Office join forces to nab a trio of would-be boat thieves who tried to escape over water with their ill-gotten gains, according to Nelson RCMP...
Joe Hill promises to turn grey skies blue...
This coming Sunday, October 19, Joe Hill Coffee House, Rossland’s legendary community venue for talent from thought the Kootenays, brings you a show to chase away the blahs while we wait for the snow to fly. We would love to have you come and hear: Lois Allen, playing tuneful flute classics Max Hawk and his well-educated...
NEW Environmental Society in Rossland
Do you want to help support environmental projects in the Rossland area? New board members are being sought for Rossland’s newest environmental society with a mandate to provide administrative and advisory support for environmental initiatives that foster healthy communities within Rossland and the surrounding area. The...
Jazz at the Griff this week...
Trail and District Arts Council invites Nelson based singer Laura Landsberg to the “Jazz at the Griff” series Thursday October 16. Prepare yourselves for an evening of Standards from her debut recording “Naturally” and songs from her latest release “A Simple Twist”. Joining Laura for this special evening will be Tony Ferraro...
Lack of scoring proves costly for Kootenay against Northeast Chiefs
Following three straight weekends on the road, the Kootenay Ice is coming home to play a game. The Ice meet Valley West Hawks in a two-game BC Hockey Major Midget League tilt beginning Saturday at the NDCC Arena. “We’re so excited to play at home finally,” said Ice assistant coach Brian Jones. “We’re feeling nicely […]
Coroner confirms DeGroot was shot; launches investigation
The BC Coroners Service is confirming it is running a parallel investigating into the death of Slocan resident Peter DeGroot, 45, following a police shooting in the Slocan area on Oct. 13. “DeGroot was shot following an encounter with two RCMP Emergency Response Team members which occurred about 1:45 p.m. on Oct. 13, at a […]
This 'wonderful facility for our needs' says Kaslo Fire Chief
Residents in and around Kaslo can sleep a little easier following the grand opening Saturday of the new emergency services building. The facility, located next to the arena on the south side of the village, is home to the fire department, search and rescue and emergency social services. “This is a great day. I’ve been […]
RCMP confirm Peter DeGroot killed in police interaction at cabin near Slocan
Southeast District Commander Chief Superintendent Frank Smart confirmed in a news conference Monday evening in Kelowna that 45-year-old Peter DeGroot of Slocan was killed in a police interaction in a cabin west of the village of Slocan. Smart told media in a press conference at the Southeast District Headquarters in the Central...
