LETTER: Proposed new K-12 school 'something remarkable'
Dear Editor, The Neighbourhoods of Learning Committee is on the cusp of creating something remarkable in Rossland, Grade K-12 education for the 2013/14 school year. As a community we have adamantly expressed a demand for what the NOL has now actually produced, this is an exciting time. The new Independent School will ...
Woman struck by vehicle in crosswalk, warm weather brings out street partiers, NPD deals with aggressive panhandler
A woman walking across Nelson Avenue at Davis Street recently suffered minor injuries after being struck by a car that was turning onto one of the main arteries in the Heritage City. The accident June 6 when the woman was making her way across Nelson Avenue in the marked crosswalk carrying a musical instrument. Traffic […]
NOL and Red Mountain Academy pitch their idea for independent school to public
NOL and Red Mountain Academy pitch their idea for independent school to publicThe Neighbourhood of Learning Committee and Red Mountain Academy have partnered up to provide an option for senior students to be educated in Rossland. Now they are putting their plan for an independent school for grades 8-12 out to the public to...
Here Comes the Sun – Part 1
By Michael Jessen “The sun is the most important thing in everybody’s life, whether you’re a plant, an animal or a fish, and we take it for granted.”– Danny Boyle What’s all the fuss about the Sun? After spinning at the centre of our solar system for about 4.6 billion years, the ball of scorching […]
Former Nelson Baseball player has aspirations of playing the Majors after being picked by Cincinnati in draft
Morgan Lofstrom remembers hitting balls into the outfield at Queen Elizabeth Park. If all the planets align just right, someday the former Nelson Baseball Association player may get to smash pitches into the outfield at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Reds in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball Draft Saturday selected […]
Limited physician availability closes ER at Victorian Community Health Centre — again
Residents of are going to be without emergency care after the Interior Health Authority announced the closing of the Victorian Community Health Centre Emergency Department for most of the last week of June and into July. “Kaslo and area residents are advised that due to limited physician availability the Victorian Community Health Centre Emergency Department […]
'Rays come out stinging in first meet of new season
The Stingrays attended their first meet of the season this past saturday in Grand Forks. The team had amazing results. Stingrays swimmers won 5 meet records, 12 aggregate medals and placed 2nd overall in Team Points. Among the aggregate medals were first time recipients Nicole Merry, placing 3rd in the division 4 girls...
Joe Hill ends the season on a high note
The last Joe Hill Coffee House before summer happens this coming Sunday, June 16. The little No Frets fiddle players, the Golden City Fiddlers, and various friends, will hold a toe-tapping jamboree in two parts. The Rossland Glee Club will provide great voices and sweet harmonies. Frequent Flyers return with 4 new and...
COMMENT: Possible expansion at Red Mountain serves as a 'Grey area' for development
I’m confident that everyone reading this has heard at least one of the many rumours surrounding the proposed ‘new’ chairlift going up Grey Mountain. With an official announcement from Howard Katkov postponed until further notice, the rumour mill seems to have found another gear. Everyone I’ve talked to has heard something different, and it is […]
Burlesque and the last Joe Hill of the season
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...
