Saints pull off road sweep to jump atop BCIHL standings
The Selkirk Saints sent a strong message to the rest of the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League by blasting Trinity Western University by 6-1 and 8-2 scores on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The two wins erased a disappointing road swing a few weeks again when Selkirk lost in Kamloops and Burnab. “We really got solid performances […]
Saints look to snap road woes against Spartans
The Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program face a tough test to take over top spot in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League having to play a pair of road games beginning Friday in the Fraser Valley. The Saints and Trinity Western are even in the league standings with identical 5-2 records, good for a three-way […]
RCMP investigate break in at Salmo Pub Cold beer and Wine Store
RCMP are investigating a B & E in the early hours of Tuesday at the Salmo Pub Cold beer and Wine store. Police received a call at 4:03 a.m. that the store located on Fourth Street in Salmo had been broken into. The male, in the store for approximately two minutes, stole cigarettes and liquor […]
Five Mile Beach: Floating dock a good solution says dock designer, but residents say 'no'
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily A revised plan to float a dock off a summer residence at the popular Five Mile public beach area on Nelson’s North Shore is a good solution for the public, says the dock builder. “It’s not a negative thing, it’s a good concept,” said Nelco Marine owner Gordon Burns. […]
Lockey to represent Rossland, and Canada at Sochi Paralympics
All the world’s a stage, and come spring time, at the paralympic games in Sochi, Russia, one of the major players will be Ian Lockey. Originally hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, Lockey has called Rossland home for the last 10 years, and will compete for Canada in Border X at the Paralympic games in March. This will be ...
Council and Staff address neighbourhood concerns about former Cook Avenue School Site
The next stage in the rezoning application process concerning the former Cook Avenue School site consisted of a Committee Of the Whole meeting. City Council had an informal discussion about the concerns raised by citizens at the recent public hearing, and made recommendations that will come back to council at the next meeting....
HGTV special searching for unique and kooky home renos: look no further than Rossland!
Do you, or someone you know, have an example of quirky and unique home repairs? Have you ever wanted to be on TV? Do you also like getting things for free? If so, then this opportunity could be for you. Home and Garden Television (HGTV) and Mountain Road productions are searching for candidates for a one-hour special that...
Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival Announces Program, Events
With less than 2 weeks until the lights go down and the curtain goes up, the Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival program is confirmed and promises an exciting variety of local and international films from November 13 - 17. This annual celebration of film and mountain culture in Rossland offers a slew of events for festival-goers,...
More Screw-ups at City Hall
Aaron Cosbey has objected to the unceremonious removal of Planner Mike Maturo from City Hall. Was Mr. Maturo’s termination done properly? The short answer is no, it wasn’t, but not for the reasons suggested by Mr. Cosbey. I can’t agree with Mr. Cosbey’s lavish assessment of Mr. Maturo’s accomplishments and contributions ...
RCMP ask for public assistance in locating stolen sailboat
RCMP say an owner’s sailboat sailed away sometime between Friday (November 1) and Tuesday (November 5). The 25-foot Cal25 sailboat, riding on a grey galvanized Highlander boat trailer with a BC licence plate of 998684, went missing between Friday at 4 p.m. to Tuesday at 2 p.m. from a private residences in the 12 Mile […]
