Rossland's proposed pesticide ban died another procedural death this week, in the rather (ahem) toxic environment of the city's first council meeting of the year, with the mayor roaring about “criminals” and councillor Jill Spearn so disgusted by proceedings that she briefly lost the ability to speak.   Monday's introduction...

A new year has come, but lingering disputes between communities at the SD20 school board table remain. This past Monday, the board held its first meeting of the year following a tumultuous and at-times heated final month of 2010 and, although it was clear dramatically differing opinions based around the Planning for the Future document […]

What better way to launch a grand new year than with the soothing sounds of large-scale rock demolition? Construction of the long-awaited second powerplant at the Waneta Dam may begin in just over a month, with blasting booked as early as mid-February, Columbia Power representatives told Rossland council Monday.     “I’m sure in the past, […]

 Three fundraisers are now scheduled to help the family of a local 11-year-old boy who was gravely injured in a skiing accident early this year. “On Jan. 3 at Red Mountain, Cole Hoodicoff, (a Grade 6 student at Twin Rivers) was skiing with his family and was in a serious accident,” said Betsy Goolieff, executive […]

By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily More snow is expected tonight and through to Thursday morning while Environment Canada continues to have a snowfall warning in effect for the West Kootenay region. Snow is expected to accumulate up to five centimetres today, with up to 10 cm. coming down overnight — in addition to the […]

This Sunday, January 16th, sees the first Joe Hill Coffee House of 2011, and to bring in the new year of this monthly event held at the Miner’s Hall there is a well-known name on the list of performers.   For the first time, BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko will be singing and playing guitar at the coffee house, partnered...

We may still be two months from St. Patrick’s day but green drinks are about to start pouring once again in the Golden City. Following a year long absence on the local event calendar Lea Thuot with the Sustainability Commission will be bringing the popular event back again starting next week. In addition to the rebirth of...

If anyone out there has a case of the post holiday or winter blues, an antidote is in the works for you! The last weekend of January, the 28th to 30th, marks the 114th year of Rossland’s annual winter bash, the Winter Carnival, and this year promises to be so chock-a-block with action even the […]

Before I even get into this column I should start by saying a hearty thank you to the seniors in my life. Be it grandparents, friends or casual acquaintances around town, they have been nothing but good to me and I wholeheartedly appreciate the friendliness they’ve offered, knowledge passed down, veritable history lessons...

Here in the lifestyle bubble that is Rossland, one can often feel like they're part of some sort of large scale reality show full of wacky characters. The Golden City sports a culture that is truly one of a kind. It has been said by many folks that Rossland is one of the last true ski towns with an active, non-artificial ski...