Auditor General for Local Government answers Rossland's call for audit
The newly instated Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG), Basia Ruta, has seen Rossland city council's smoke signal and added it to the long list of municipalities that will receive a performance audit from her office. This comes as welcome news to many, including Councillor Kathy Moore, whose motion it was to ask for...
Final RSS graduation ceremony to focus on students
This Friday, June 7, marks an important day for Rossland Secondary School as RSS hosts its final graduation ceremony in the school’s 61 year history. The graduating class has a full afternoon and evening of events planned to celebrate the completion of their education at RSS. There is a grad parade at 3pm, the ceremony...
Beasley Bluff signs continue to send warning message to motorists even in off season
The signs on both sides of the Beasley bluffs, 12 kilometers west of Nelson on Highway 3A, were errected to give warning to drivers of unexpected icy conditions on the four-kilometer section. The new technology can detect ice crystals forming on the dangerous stretch of road, sending a message to the signs at both entrances […]
Swimming, yoga, and burlesque...a varied week!
The Rossland Pool is open and the water is warm! Check out the schedule for lap swim, lessons, camps and other programs online, at www.rossland.ca, City Hall, Recreation Department, Program Guide. The Summer Brochure can also be picked up in hard copy, at the Rossland Library, the Recreation Department, the Rossland Library...
Kannibelles, Dam City Rollers roll to victory during exhibition twin bill at Selkirk College
It’s obvious from the weekend results there’s some pretty good skill on the local roller derby circuit. West Kootenay teams, the All-Star juggernaut known as the Kootenay Kannibelles and Dam City Rollers out of Castlegar, pounded visiting teams from Spokane and Kamloops during a weekend twin bill at the Selkirk College gymnasium in the Sunflower […]
Grade schoolers get kudos from cop
Students at Twin Rivers Elementary School got a treat yesterday when a local police officer came around to thank the kids for their support. On June 3, Castlegar RCMP Const. Rob Gardner attended Twin Rivers to talk to the students about the upcoming Cops for Kids Ride. “I am the school liaison officer for Twin […]
Rossland's Tyler McKay runs away with Johnny Bucyk Junior Golf Championship
Tyler McKay of Rossland posted a overall score of 231 to capture the Zone One West Kootenay Johnny Bucyk Junior Golf championship Sunday at the The tournanament format had golfers play 36 holes Saturday followed by 18 Sunday. McKay soared to a nine-stroke lead after Saturday with rounds of 75 and 74. Sunday McKay struggled […]
“I, Claudia” – One Act Play at the Rossland Miners’ Hall
An original one act play comes to The Rossland Miners’ Hall on Saturday, June 8. "I, Claudia" is a touching play that blends the humorous and the painful aspects of life’s struggles with four delightful characters played by one actress. Claudia is an official pre-teen, still reeling from her parents' divorce. Her father is...
TALES AND LEGENDS OF THE MOUNTAIN KINGDOM: Frankenstein Creator Visits Rossland
A recent article here in the Telegraph revealed that a special visitor will be in town for a few days next month, namely Sasha Van Bon Bon, a burlesque dancer of note who will be giving Rosslanders an opportunity to see her perform - and an opportunity to learn some burlesque moves in workshops. Recently, Shane Koyczan was ...
LETTER: Is Rossland a 'fat' energy town? And does the Energy Diet help the poor?
Dear editor, It has recently been stated in a local news publication that “Rossland held the notorious tag as the fattest energy town in BC last year”. This deserves comment and correction. Where on Earth does this myth originate? If this originates from the Energy Diet folks, they should do their homework before making such […]
