Crazy, crazy busy times in the Mountain Kingdom...
There is so much going on right now, we’ve split it out into this week, and coming up! This week! Rossland REC Spring Brochure The Spring Brochure is almost done and will be available by the third week of March. Look for it online, at www.rossland.ca, Recreation Program Guide and in hard copy at the Public Library, the ...
Provincial government responds to Parks Act Amendments
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment says that the recently proposed amendments to the Park Act (Bill 4) would not allow industrial activity in parks. The provincial government recently voted 43-35 in favour of moving a controversial bill to amend the Parks Act through its second reading in the Legislature. ”In fact,” said […]
Saints go marching back to BCIHL Finals by sweeping TRU out of playoffs
Former Nelson Leaf forward Connor McLaughlin scored three times to spark the Selkirk Saints to a 6-3 victory over over Thompson Rivers University in B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League semi final action Saturday night at the Castlegar Recreation Complex. The Saints sweep the best-of-three series with the WolfPack and advance to the BCIHL Finals for the […]
Leafs ride stellar play of Rebel netminder Patrick Zubick to even Murdoch Final against BV Hawks
It’s ironic how sometimes in the sport of hockey your biggest rival can become your greatest ally. Patrick Zubick, of Castlegar Rebels fame, stopped all 21 shots to backstop the Nelson Leafs to a 1-0 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff victory over the Beaver Valley Nitehawks Saturday night at the NDCC Arena. The victory […]
Relief FromThose Annoying Aches and Pains
Often we experience aches and pains that don’t send us to the doctor or keep us from working, but, may take us to the pharmacy for medication or drain our vitality and strength. Chronic achiness anywhere requires the body to dedicate time, nutrients and energy to repair whatever is creating the soreness. Readily accessible...
Joe Hill...fifty seven shows in a row!
Joe Hill Coffee House, Rossland’s showcase for talent from throughout the Kootenays, presents its fifty-seventh show in a row on Sunday March 16 at the Miners' Union Hall. It just gets better and better! Our performers for the March 16 show are: · Cole Noonan – Great voice, unique guitar, cool new songs · Ray...
The Rossland Figure Skating Club is GOING TO THE MOVIES!
It's that time of year when skaters are practicing their performances for the year-end show. This year's movie theme ranges from the young ones dressed up as bumblebees from the "Bee Movie" to some oldies from the 60's stint of "Hairspray". The showcase should be loads of fun and entertaining for the club and anyone from ...
Soleil Patterson crowned U16 Provincial Champion
Over the past two weeks the Red Mountain Racers have been very busy! Our U16 athletes recently returned from competing in the Provincial Championships, which included six days of racing at the Purden Ski Village just outside of Prince George. Red Mountain Racer Soleil Patterson stole the stage with three golds and one silver....
McKinnon's late-game heroics sparks Hawks past Leafs in Game one of Murdoch Final
In a series that promises to go the distance, Round one goes to Beaver Valley. Nitehawks captain Archie McKinnon scored with 20 seconds remaining in the game to power visiting Beaver Valley to a 4-3 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff victory over the Nelson Leafs Friday night at the NDCC Arena. Beaver Valley takes […]
No room for error as Leafs open Murdoch Final against Hawks
The Nelson Leafs had better realize, and quick, the bullet the team just dodged in the Murdoch Division semi final series against the Spokane Braves. The Leafs needed six games to dispose of the American-based squad, thanks to two ugly losses at home when the players failed to show up at the arena. However, there […]
