Waneta Expansion Project reaches milestone
The Waneta Expansion Project south of Trail reached a milestone early Thursday morning when the first of two 117 tonne transformers were moved through the streets of Trail and onto the mega project near the Canada/US border. The first of two 16-foot wide, 117 tonne transformers travels through downtown Trail on a 201 foot-long...
City’s Manager of Planning laid off
The City of Rossland has decided not to renew the contract of Mike Maturo, Manager of Planning and Development Services. Mr. Maturo served as City Planner for six and a half years and played a major role in a number of projects during that time. During the regular meeting of Council on Monday, councillors Jill Spearn and...
Selkirk College Improves Environmental Sustainability
Over the past five years, Selkirk College has been dedicated to improving its environmental sustainability and the responsible use of natural resources throughout the college’s operations. Conservation of the natural environment is strongly valued at Selkirk College, and as a result, the Environmental Sustainability Committee...
Saints experience The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
The inaugural trip across the Rockies to face Alberta College Athletics Conference (ACAC) competition last weekend played out for Selkirk College Men’s Hockey team like a Clint Eastwood spaghetti western. The Good was the Saints scoring a 3-2 win over Concordia University. The Bad was narrow overtime loss to the defending league champions from the […]
Is it still really three months to ski season? Even so, it's time to get ready for Red Mountain Racers!
The ski season is still 3 months away but it is never too early to start thinking about your skis and your skiing. Planning is in full swing for the upcoming Red Mountain Racers season. Time to pare down so you can gear up.... Red Mountain Racers will be holding the annual Ski Swap on Saturday 26 October 2013 at Willi Krause...
Lots of great programs starting in the next few weeks!
Are you the parent of a preschooler? The Sunrise Music for Youth Children programs starts on Tuesday, October 1 at 9:30am. This preschool program for children ages 3 & 4 (and their parent or caregiver) is a 10 week program that introduces singing, rhythm, games and crafts. The curriculum develops the children’s listening...
No more puddles and ruts as Black Jack completes major upgrades in time for start of season!
The Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club, with 677 members last season, is pleased to announce the successful completion of significant upgrades to its trail system this year. The much needed trail work was made possible thanks to generous support from multiple organizations, and will result in earlier and better skiing for our...
Search for missing 71-year-old man temporarily suspended
Police have reported updates in the investigation for missing mushroom picker Kyung Chun of Burnaby. “To date, the attempts to locate 71-year-old Mr. Kyung Chun have been unsuccessful,” said RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little, adding the man has been missing since Sept. 19. “Police have managed to locate and speak with the other male […]
More from Lacafamore...next week!
La Cafamore has been striving to bring high quality classical music to the ears of Kootenay listeners since 2008. On Wednesday, October 2, at 7:30pm they will bring 2 famous piano trios to Rossland and Trail classical music lovers. Haydn’s “Gypsy” trio is recognizable because of its lively last movement, which uses themes...
Valley West Hawks sweep Ice as Major Midget opens season
Valley West Hawks scored early and often en route to a 9-1 shellacking of the Kootenay Ice in B.C. Hockey Major Midget League action Sunday at the NDCC Arena. The win came on the heels of a come-from-behind 7-4 victory by Valley West Hawks Saturday afternoon over the Ice in Nelson. The games marked the […]
