POLICE: Victim of bush party assault out of hospital
A Grand Forks man who was struck with a glass liquor bottle during a bush party on Sunday, May 13 has been released from Kelowna General Hospital. The man was allegedly struck with the bottle during an altercation at a local party spot known as ‘moto’. Grand Forks RCMP were called out to the party […]
Saints strike it rich on prairies with Millionaire defenceman
The Selkirk College Saints Men’s Hockey team continues to stockpile recruits for the upcoming 2012/13 B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League season. The latest player to commit to the program is Brett Kipling of Kerrobert, Sask. Kipling comes to the West Kootenay having played in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for the Melville Millionaires. Kipling scored three […]
KVR employees join Teamsters from across Canada in a national rail strike
Employees from the Kootenay Valley Rail line joined fellow Teamsters from across Canada in a national rail strike Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. The workers, represented by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, walked off the job after the two sides were unable to reach an agreement despite talks that continued until the deadline. Canadian Pacific has […]
'Art for People' return from world tour bearing good news and good wishes
Hello friends and family, We wanted to send a message to say thanks to everyone for their support over the last year and to give an update of what we have been up too regarding Art for People Projects and our family travels. Our family has just returned from a 4000 km bike trip across the U.S.A. and Cuba where we had many...
Kinrade likes what he sees in Europe, heading back to SC Bern for season two in August
Geoff Kinrade knew he was taking a chance by signing a professional contract in the Czech Republic in the summer of 2011. However, the Nelson Minor Hockey grad probably didn’t realize he’d be seeing a lot more of Europe than originally planned. Kinrade, finished up his inaugural season playing professional hockey in Europe with SC […]
Columbia Avenue chaos
Construction has started on Columbia Avenue and a summer of chaos is before us. Many people are trying to find parking spots, figure out how to get into their favourite store, and determine what’s going on and what it’s going to cost. Others are continuing the debate about what could’ve, should’ve or would’ve been. There ...
RSS's 60th celebration, Museum And Family Fun Day...and more
The Summer Brochure will be available this week, online at www.rossland.ca and in your mailboxes early next week. The Rossland Pool is actively looking for qualified Guards and Instructors for this summer! We are short several qualified Staff and as a result may have to restructure the times and days that the Pool is open. ...
Showcase Hockey Camp opens doors some players never experienced before
The Nelson and District Community Complex Arena was filled with pond action this weekend as Princeton Posse head coach Dale Hladun hosted a Showcase Hockey Camp. More than 80 junior-aged players from as far away as Quebec and Philadelphia, Penn., traveled to the Heritage City to display their skills in front of Junior A scouts. […]
New Denver May Days packs in the crowds
The 2012 New Denver May Days had it all. From band concerts to soapbox and fishing derbys, to sack races and best of all the crowning of the new May Days Queen Friday night. The weather held up until Monday when most of the events were complete, including the parade. All in all a fantastic […]
McKay boys, Moroney and Hoodikoff earn Zone One spots for upcoming B.C. Junior Championships
Tyler McKay of Rossland/Trail posted a 36-hole score of 149 to earn top spot during B.C. Junior Golf Zone Qualification Sunday at Birchbank Golf and Country Club near Trail. McKay edged Rossland/Trail teammate Brenan Moroney and Jordan Hoodikoff of Christina Lake by one shot. Braden McKay of Rossland/Trail finished fourth in the two-day tournament that […]
