Documents show EcoSociety under surveillance by federal government agency over pipeline protest
A local environmental organization says an independent federal government agency has been actively working to stifle its opposition to the Alberta oil sands and associated developments after federal documents revealed that the National Energy Board has been spying on British Columbia activist groups. An article from the...
Boating, dams, fish & wildlife some of concerns during Friends of Kootenay Lake summit
By Randi Jensen, The Nelson Daily The first annual Lake Summit sponsored by Friends of Kootenay Lake (FOKL) was held earlier this month at the Balfour Hall with a full slate of speakers and exhibitors. More than 100 people attended the event. Ramona Faust, Regional District of Central Kootenay’s elected representative for Area E kicked […]
Clan routs Denver's Regis Rangers to advance to NCAA Div II Final Four
Jules Chopin of Kaslo and the Simon Fraser University Clan have advanced to the final four of the NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Tournament with a convincing 5-0 win over host Regis Rangers Sunday in Denver. The Clan travel to Evans, Ga. for the NCAA Division II semi final December 5 against Carson-Newman of Jefferson […]
PROFILE: Rossland's new Youth Action coodinator Mike Kent
So far, November has been an exciting month for Rossland. Over the last few weeks, a host of opportunities and events have been announced that range all the way from youth Parkour training to teen dances to evening Zumba classes. The upcoming winter is shaping up to be our most action-packed winter, ever. More importantly, ...
Saints take to road looking for points against UVIC
On the heels of a huge home ice win over Simon Fraser University on Saturday night, the Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program will travel to Vancouver Island this weekend for a pair of B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League games against the University of Victoria at the Ian Stewart Complex. Both games are being streamed on live […]
Valhalla Wilderness Society Stops Pipeline Through Pristine Grizzly Country
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Good news is hard to come by for Wayne McCrory. But that ended last week when the New Denver bear biologist got word that his efforts will keep a gas pipeline out of the Khutzeymateen Provincial Park and grizzly bear sanctuary. Pacific Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) has announced that […]
FORR AGM set for December 3--get involved and save the huts!
As required by our Society rules, this is your notice of the Friends of the the Rossland Range AGM to be held on December 3, 2013, at 7:00 PM in the Rossland Miners' Hall, 1765 Columbia Avenue in Rossland. You must have been a member of FORRS for 30 days before the AGM in order to vote or run for office. This is a key AGM ...
Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival: It’s a Wrap!
The Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival wrapped up on Sunday after five fun-filled days of programming and events. This year’s festival enjoyed an excellent reception from the community. The early snow helped to set the mood for mountain movies, and locals and visitors alike came out in droves to enjoy a diverse program with...
The Kootenay Artisan Market is coming to town for Rekindle The Spirit
Coming to Rossland is a special and unique Kootenay Artisan Market that is a must stop for Holiday shopping this season! Taking place during Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas on Saturday December 7th the market features a gathering of 10 local artists and artisans who are presenting a fabulous display of talent and artistry....
Alex Cuba...soulful funk and funky soul...this Sunday
Alex Cuba has been “singing [Marvin Gaye] soul to a whole new generation” of Latin music lovers. His “folk-funk-rock” style echoes a truly original sound of sweet melodies and soulful hooks. This two time Latin Grammy Award winner and two time Socan Hagood Hardy World Music Award winner makes music lovers four times lucky ...
