PERSPECTIVE: CAO Victor Kumar
Rossland CAO Victor Kumar recently responded to Andrew Bennett's emailed questions regarding the process leading to the grant application submitted by the city for a four season pool. The questions and Mr. Kumar’s answers have been re-arranged for readability below:Bennett: The over-riding issue is that a grant was made...
PERSPECTIVE: Mayor Granstrom's take on the swimming pool controversy
On Tuesday, Mayor Greg Granstrom met with Andrew Bennett to discuss the process that led to the swimming pool grant application. The following transcript has been abbreviated to the mayor's answers that directly relate to how the swimming pool grant application was prepared and passed.Granstrom: By resolution of council we...
PERSPECTIVE: Aaron Cosbey on the Rossland Swimming Pool Society’s past and future
Aaron Cosbey is a member of the Rossland Swimming Pool Society (RSPS) and a director on the pool's board. Currently the RSPS is undergoing a transition in which the society will become a city institution. Andrew Bennett interviewed Cosbey by telephone to find out how this transition was decided upon, how it's taking place, ...
Weather experts in Canada — Wiarton Willie — and USA — Punxsutawney Phil — send mixed message about an early spring
It’s been said there are many differences between Canadians and Americans. Groundhogs can now be added into the mix. In Ontario, Canada’s weather expert Wiarton Willie failed to see his shadow this morning, which bodes well for Canadians as according to tradition, an early spring is on its way. Ditto for Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam. […]
TIMELINE: The history of the swimming pool controversy
September 2011: The Rossland Swimming Pool Society (RSPS) approaches the city to see if the city will take over the society, as detailed by RSPS board member Aaron Cosbey in a recent interview.Oct. 7: A one-liner in the information package to council announces the "healthy communities" grant. It’s tucked in amongst BC Hydro...
Snowboarders flock to Tribute Boardshop for chance to meet Rice & Company
To a snowboarder meeting Travis Rice is like having Sidney Crosby come to a hockey player’s house. Which is why boarders young and old flocked to the Tribute Boardshop for an autograph session Wednesday evening. Rice and Lucas Debari were joined by a few special guests during autograph signing session that attracted a crowd of […]
Kootenay sniper Shea Weighill earns provincial accolades
Shea Weighill continues to be one of the bright lights on the Kootenay Wildcats Female Hockey team. Earlier this week the Nakusp star was recognized by B.C. Hockey as the Female Midget AAA League’s player of the month for December. Weighill, 17, has been a big part of the Cats success this season scoring three […]
Cranbrook constable charged with theft
A RCMP constable in Cranbrook has been charged with theft while on duty Chief Superintendent Mike Sekela announced Tuesday. Const. Bryden Hennessey, who resigned in December, was charged by Regional Crown Council in Cranbrook with one count of Theft Under $5000. Hennessey will appear before the courts Monday, Feb. 6. The charge resulted from an […]
Conservative cancellation of Eco ENERGY grant program won't affect Rossland's Energy Dieters
Rossland Energy Diet Participants remain eligible for up to $5000 of Federal ecoENERGY grants even though this program is now closed to new registrants. All participants were required to register online for a CID number prior to receiving their first audit. Once the registration form was completed on Natural Resources Canada’s...
Rice brings Red Bull Supernatural to Tribute Boardshop in Nelson Wednesday
Travis Rice is taking his Red Bull Supernatural competition from the hill at Baldface to Baker Street Wednesday and the staff and management at Tribute Boardshop are “super stoked, for sure.” The brainchild of snowboarding icon Travis Rice, Red Bull Supernatural is a first-of-its-kind backcountry competition designed to challenge before crowning the best all-around snowboarder […]
