As the nights cool, bid farewell to the pool--and hello to Golden City Days!
The Rossland Pool closes next week after a great summer season! Thanks to the Pool Staff 2013 – Marlee Kanigan, Julian Zimmer, Lauren Bergen, Amy Davidson, Christine Cook, Brogan Pastro, Alex Reid, Lochlan Dorman, and Dylan Johnston – for all their enthusiasm, hard work, professionalism and dedication. The Rossland Pool and...
Spice Up Your Food to Add Zip to Your Life
Herbs and spices have long since been used with food, not only to prevent the food from spoiling, but, to add flavour as well. However, research is showing they pack much more of a punch than just that. So, let’s look at some specific ones that are common in most kitchens. Ginger is a spice that is used in many different...
ROSSLAND MARKET VENDOR FEATURE: Kootenay Spice
Dan and Shannon McIlmoyle are the owners and operators of this local Spice company. Coming from Rivervale, BC they bring you a huge selection of handmade spices, seasoning blends, balsamic reductions, bbq sauces and hot sauces (check out these awesome seasonings/rubs: Smoke Medley, Fish Rub, Kootenay Jerk, Herbs de Provence...and...
GALLERY: Museum gearing up with a whole slate of new events following summer successes
On Wednesday, August 14th the museum hosted "Do You Know WHERE The Wild Things Are?". We had a great turn-out, with people coming and going throughout the afternoon until we wound things up at about 7 pm. Both Sharon and Jenny from Wild Safe BC were on hand to talk about birds and mammals, Jenny from The Granby Wilderness...
Rossland gets a new weather station
Tourism Rossland is delighted to announce that we now have a new accurate weather station. In previous years we have had snow reporting options which reported significantly lower altitude weather information from places like Trail or Northport whose elevation was almost 500 meters lower than the resort base . For a winter...
Coroner identifies person killed in motorcycle accident near Gyro Park
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died last week following a motorcycle accident near Gyro Park as Nelsonite Justin James Klassen. Klassen, 24, was riding his motorcycle westbound on Douglas Road in Nelson in the early hours of (Tuesday) August 13 when he lost control while making a turn […]
Saints begin march to second banner in October
The Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program will raise the banner for their 2012/13 B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League championship at the team’s regular season opener on Friday, October 4. Eastern Washington University will visit the Castlegar Recreation Complex for a match-up that marks the first of 12 Saints home games during the 24-game league schedule. All […]
Bite lands 23-year-old tourist in NPD cells until sober
A woman bit off more than she could chew, landing in police cells after a spirited encounter with officers and staff Thursday (August 15) morning at the Hume Hotel Spirit Bar in Nelson. The call was one of 96 Nelson Police dispatchers received during the past week as the warm weather continues to bring out […]
Winlaw Fire Department back on the job
Cooler heads have prevailed as members of the Winlaw Fire Department returned to active duty following a meeting with the Regional District of Central Kootenay. During the meeting, held Thursday, a decision was made to halt the proposed disciplinary suspension of the Winlaw Fire Chief Jon Wollenberg. The suspension has been revoked and the matter […]
Meet Susan and Clyde Chamberlain, the faces behind Riverstone Yarns
Nestled in the Kootenays between Nelson and Castlegar, is where you'll find Riverside Yarns. This small home-based business has a big heart, and--believe me--tons of awesome, creative ideas for all of your fibre crafting adventures. Specializing in hand-dyed yarns, Riverstone Yarns also offers you unique hand-dyed fibres for...
