Rossland named finalist in 2013 Open For Business awards
The Province has announced the 15 finalists for the 2013 Open for Business Awards, which recognize communities that support small business through local-government measures aligned with the BC Small Business Accord. The awards are issued by B.C.'s Small Business Roundtable, established in 2005 to be the voice for small business...
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Can you save money by setting up a private health services plan?
Do you own a small business corporation in Canada? Do you and your family receive wages from the corporation and have medical expenses? If the answer to both of these questions is yes, you may be eligible to pay less overall tax. What is a Private Health Services Plan (PHSP)? A PHSP is generally simple […]
Guides and Scouts--a call to action!
The Fall Fair is this weekend! Get your exhibits ready now for the Fall Fair and Art Show held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 located at the Rossland Arena. Fall Fair Entry Forms can be picked up at City Hall, Rossland Library, IDA Drug Mart, and Rossland Grocery. For more information contact Laurie at 250-362-5641...
Woman air-lifted to Kelowna after a near-fatal collision on CL
Editor’s note: Story has been updated with current information. A woman was flown to Kelowna on Sunday after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a boating accident on Christina Lake. The Grand Forks RCMP were called to the scene at 4:16 p.m. after two tubers collided with a second boat. The tubers were sisters-in-laws, aged 24 and […]
Work at Marshall Lake almost finished
Work to reduce water levels at Marshall Lake (Providence Dam) is proceeding as planned and is expected to be finished by the end of the month. City of Greenwood Mayor Nipper Kettle met with ministry officials in late August and explained they are currently reducing water levels. The next step is to breach the dam […]
71-year-old local facing charges including impaired, resisting arrest and assaulting an officer
A 71-year-old Silverton man is facing charges after allegedly driving impaired, resisting arrest, and assaulting the arresting officer, according to Slocan Lake RCMP Cpl. Ryan Fehler. ‘On Aug. 26, just after 9 p.m., a Slocan Lake RCMP member pulled over a vehicle observed driving irregularly on Hwy 6 between New Denver and Silverton,” Fehler said. […]
The Nancy Greene Summit Hut Crew needs you!
Every fall, a group of enthusiastic volunteers stocks and repairs the chain of little day-use huts around Nancy Greene Summit, so we can enjoy a warm fire at lunch on our winter tours. Once again, it's time to get out and cut, carry, fix and clean! It's fun; it's satisfying! With the possibility of our favorite area being...
Nelson police determine man in hospital there due to self-inflicted chest wounds
Nelson police confirm a man is recovering in Kelowna Hospital from self-inflicted chest wounds. The incident happened Friday (August 30) when local emergency officials responded to a call of a man suffering from puncture wounds to the chest area of the body. When NPD staff arrived, two other emergency agencies were already attending to the […]
ROSSLAND MARKET VENDOR FEATURE: AbbeyLane Farms
Meet Joanne Gugelyk, the hardworking face we see from Abbeylane Farms every Thursday! Joanne travels every week from Lister, BC to bring us her certified organic produce. She is very proud to offer certified berries, garlic, cucumbers, cabbage and a whole bunch of other seasonal vegetables. Joanne has a personal belief that...
Wildfires near Castlegar; Rossland
Two forest fires in the region are keeping Southeast Fire Centre crews busy, according to information officer Karlie Shaughnessy. Both fires were discovered yesterday, appear to be ligthning-caused and are not threatening any homes, structures, communities or power lines. The larger one is just east of Castlegar on the ridge...
