Kootenay Ice host league leading Rockets in weekend series at Rossland
The Kootenay Ice is back in B.C. Hockey Major Midget League action Saturday and Sunday in Rossland. However, the competition doesn’t get any easier for the Major Midget club as first place Okanagan Rockets, featuring many Western Hockey League draft picks, come to the Golden City to face the Ice. The Rockets are tied for […]
Kootenay Lake Fishing Report
By Kerry Reed, Reel Adventures Charters The sun in shining and the fish are hopping on the hook so let’s get ready for a great month of fishing on Kootenay Lake. Kerry Reed of Reel Adventures Charters is here to give his monthly fishing report. So read and enjoy. Kootenay Lake Almost a carbon copy […]
Fortis, Nelson Hydro users take smaller hit, but still destined to get hit in wallet
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Fortis and Nelson Hydro customers may think they are getting a break on 2014 rate increases compared to BC Hydro, after the Crown corporation announced a whopping 28 percent rate increase over the next five years to its customers. But one electrical consumer advocate says Fortis customers are already […]
Pop over to the pop up shop...this Saturday, during Rekindle
There are only two more days until the Kootenay Artisan Market! This Saturday December 7th, be sure to catch this "pop up shop" at 2123 Columbia Ave (the old yarn store) from 10:00 - 4:00. Here's a sneak peek at what to expect from these talented Kootenay artists: From Rossland Sarah Zanussi ~ Pisces Pottery Miche Warwick ~...
Rossland Stewardship Society offers opinions on proposed Star Gulch Swimming area
The following is a summary of the 30 responses from members of the Rossland Stewardship Society to the presentation by Mr. Eric Kalacis to decommission Rossland’s Star Gulch water reservoir ( the older one, containing ~43% of storage capacity) and convert it to a swimming lake. This would leave the Ophir reservoir as Rossland’s...
COMMENT: Hired dictators and a passive populace in the Mountain Kingdom?
It’s curious that the majority of comments in the Telegraph lately are a discussion between three A’s (Adrian, Andre and Aaron) and I give you all an A+++ for trying to get this discussion going. However, like a triple A battery, the light it generates is great while it lasts but soon expires and fades away. Unfortunately...
Another week filled with action-packed activities sure to keep you warm while the world freezes
Thrift Store Toy Sale on Saturday! Rossland Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop is holding its Annual Christmas Toy Sale on Saturday, December 7th, from 10am to 4pm, in conjunction with the Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas celebration. Folk Dancing This Thursday, Dec 5, there will be folk dancing at the Rossland Miners Hall, ...
Silver City Nites...this Friday nite
Trail Silver City Nites’ organizers, sponsors and City of Trail staff and council are getting ready for the big event this Friday evening in downtown Trail. There will be activities for the entire family starting at 6:15 pm with Santa’s Candy Parade on Bay Avenue followed by hot dogs and hot chocolate courtesy of Local 480 ...
Does Rossland actually have a CAO? Do we even need a CAO?
The City’s obscenely overpaid Chief Administrative Officer has been noticeably absent from Council meetings for the last couple of months. Where has she been? According to information provided by Corporate Officer Tracey Butler, Cecile Arnott has been on medical leave since October 11 and could be gone for as much as two ...
Kootenay Wildcats drop two close games to top ranked Fraser Valley Phantom
The Fraser Valley Phantom needed a gritty effort to knock off Kootenay Wildcats in B.C. Female Midget AAA Hockey League action this past weekend in Langley. The Phantom, leaders of the six-team league with a 10-1-3 record, posted wins of 1-0 and 3-1 during a two-game weekend series. Kootenay, 4-9-2 on the season, is fifth […]
