Learn boating on top of a mountain...why wouldn't you?
Community Easter Hunt! The Rossland Museum is hosting the First Annual Community Easter Hunt on Sunday April 20th from 11am-1pm. This is a BYOB-(Bring Your Own Basket) event! The Hunt will be outside (weather permitting!) on the lower Museum grounds. In the event of rain, the event will move inside. The Easter Hunt is by...
Agents of change from Nelson featured in Earth Day movie
This Earth Day, April 22nd 2014, the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture is proud to present an inspiring feature, “The Change Agents”, to further spread the message of individual ability to foster the growing movement of positive change. “The Change Agents” is a heart-warming story of courage and possibility set in the...
GALLERY: "A Furious Calm, A Curious Form" takes over Rossland Gallery
Friday the 11th of April there was an opening night of a new art show at Rossland Art Gallery. It was a successful night with a great turnout. An exhilarated audience viewed the art of local artists whilst snacking on treats and listening to chilled beats by DJ Fresh-Cut Melon. The exhibition consists of art by 21 talents...
It's a Joe Hill Easter!
Take a break on Easter Sunday and celebrate the return of green grass and sunshine with Joe Hill Coffee House, Rossland’s famous community showcase for talent from far and near. Our performers for April 20 are Michael Gifford, with a set of songs from the country operetta Lonesome Valley,” written by Michael’s Dad in 1950. ...
UPDATED: BC Gov backtracks on environmental assessment exemption decision
The on-again announcement regarding the environmental assessment exemption for prospective sweet natural gas processing plants and all-season ski resorts, is, off again. Environment Minister Mary Polak has rescinded the environmental assessment exemption Wednesday, one day after it was announced. In a written statement, Polak said the government did not consult with First Nations about the proposed […]
Nitehawk explosion rallies Beaver Valley to 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup
Beaver Valley Nitehawks sure know how to keep team supporters on the edge of their seats. Trailing by one with 10 minutes remaining in the game, the Hawks struck for four goals en route to a 5-2 victory over the Aldergrove Kodiaks in the final of the Cyclone Taylor Cup Sunday afternoon before more than […]
NPD report sad ending to case of missing Nelson woman
Nelson Police is reporting a sad ending to the case of the missing Nelson woman, Jade Giesen. Giesen, 47, missing since Sunday (April 6) was found deceased by Search and Rescue Friday (April 11) at approximately 8 p.m. near the Burlington Northern Rail bed on the way to Troup Junction, before the first trestle. Nelson […]
Trail swim coach to represent province in Saskatchewan
Trail Regional Aquatic eXcellence (TRAX), formerly known as the Trail Winter Swim Club (TWSC), competitive Coach Bill Park ChPC has been selected by Swim BC to represent the province at the Prospects West Training Camp April 10-13 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Coaches are selected based on the highest FINA point scoring swim in each age group […]
SECOND UPDATE: Coroner releases name of victim in fatal accident in Trail
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a youth who died after a motor vehicle incident in Trail on April 7. He was Nolan Handley, aged 17, of Trail. Nolan was a passenger in a car which left the roadway and rolled in the 8900-block of Highway 22A in Trail shortly after 9:30 p.m. on April 7. Nolan was taken to...
RDCK Chair John Kettle answers concerns of Area F taxpayer
In a recent letter to the editor, Area F taxpayer Kevin LePape expressed concerns about comments made by RDCK Chair, John Kettle in a press release (link to doc) and article in The Nelson Daily announcing taxpayer savings in the recent budget. LePape argues that the $1.5 million in savings in the general and rural […]
