Open fires remain banned within Southeast Fire Centre
Southeast Fire Centre sent out a media release Monday saying the ban on open fires is continuing to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The Southeast Fire Centre said the prohibition will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified. Specifically, prohibited activities include: the burning...
Border Bruins Win Two of Three on Opening Weekend
It was billed as the return of the ice age as the Grand Forks junior hockey team launched their new season on the weekend with three games at home. For the fans it was one of the most entertaining weekends in a long time; if this is an indication of things to come we are […]
City of Nelson partners with neighbouring communities to provide accounting and budgetary planning assistance
In an effort to support neighbouring municipalities tackle increasing public sector accounting requirements, the City of Nelson has struck an innovative set of arrangements with three Central Kootenay Regional District villages. The Villages of Salmo, Slocan and Silverton have entered into individual agreements with the City. Each of those agreements will see City […]
Work-in-progress Leafs rally past Murdoch rival Castlegar 5-3
For a team that just over a month ago didn’t have a coach, Leaf fans must feel pretty good after week one of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season. Nelson exploded for three goals in a span of 134 seconds to rally past the Castlegar Rebels 5-3 in KIJHL Murdoch Division action Saturday night […]
A bare quorum and a lot of details...
Rossland City Council met on Monday evening, September 8. There was bare quorum, with Mayor Greg Granstrom and Council members Jody Blomme, Kathy Moore (by speakerphone), and Jill Spearn in attendance. Staff present were: Corporate Officer Tracey Butler, Executive Assistant Cynthia Anonuevo, Acting Financial Officer Lois...
UPDATED: Bargaining happening in BC Teachers' Labour Dispute
It has been said: No News is Good News. If this is the case then nothing coming out of the labour dispute negotiations between the BC Teachers' Federation and the B.C. Public Employers' Association is, in fact, good news. Media reports said the two sides in the dispute bargained all day Saturday until just past midnight...
Handling Stressors More Effectively
This fall has started out with many more stressors to handle. For many, work can be stressful, but, adding having to find places for your children to be during the day since school has yet to return and the expenses of that certainly complicates life greatly! Have you found that you’re not sleeping very well, more irritable...
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food: Celebrate BC Farmers Appreciation Week at the Rossland Market…tomorrow!
This week marks the 5th annual Farmers’ Appreciation Week, which is a province wide celebration of BC Farmers, Agriculture and Food! Farmers are our best source for fresh, healthy, local food and this week gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude and recognize the thousands of BC farmers contributing to our health, ...
City Councillor partners with Rossland consultation company Thoughtexchange for ground-breaking governance engagement
Rossland City Councillor Kathy Moore has partnered with Rossland's online stakeholder engagement company, Thoughtexchange, to undertake something never before attempted prior to a municipal election. Moore – using Thoughtexchange’s unique approach to engagement – is making a bold move to host an online consultation process ...
PEOPLE MAKE THE WORLD GO ROUND: Black Jack Ski Club could use your help...this weekend!
Continuing my focus on some of the volunteers who make Rossland such a great place to live, earlier in the summer I sat down with Matt Tonner, who is the President of Black Jack Ski Club. Rossland is so fortunate to have fantastic facilities for both downhill and Nordic skiing, and the Black Jack Ski Club is a the organization...