Youth week to culminate in 'Red Talks', featuring a variety of local notables
On Wednesday, May 7th, the final day of Youth Week, the 7 Summits Center For Learning will be hosting Red Talks, an evening of local guest speakers sharing their ideas, experiences and insights focusing on the theme: Life Path. According to Jonny Coleshill, a 7 Summits Learning Consultant, it will be an event that no...
RCMP need public help in locating Slocan Park's Elena Popoff
Slocan Park RCMP are asking for public assistance in finding a woman missing since Tuesday (April 15). Elena Popoff, 64 has not bee seen or heard from since being confirmed to be in the Trail area Tuesday. Slocan Park RCMP said Popoff attended some appointments in the Silver City but has not returned home. RCMP added Popoff...
Local home-building design company gets featured in Huffington Post
A local couple received some unexpected press for their home-building design company from Huffington Post Canada. Lars Chose and Rachel Ross own and operate Mandala Homes, a company that uses sustainable B.C. wood to build energy efficient houses. “We’re thrilled to be featured in such a high profile publication, because — though we are a […]
Council (slightly) amends the OCP, disagrees with staff about the Esling Park Lodge debt; Councillor Wallace resigns.
Present: Mayor Greg Granstrom and Council members Tim Thatcher, Kathy Moore, Kathy Wallace, Cary Fisher, and Jill Spearn. Staff: Acting CAO Tracey Butler, Assistant Cynthia Anonuevo, Planner Stacey Lightbourne, and Acting CFO Lois Hunter. The first item of business on April 14, 2014, was a public hearing on the amendment of...
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 […]
