MLA Conroy Newsletter: Affordable housing and WorkSafe BC
Dear Neighbours, Friends and Community Members, We know people in B.C. are worried about finding housing they can afford: from students and young adults moving away from home, to families looking to find more space, to seniors thinking about downsizing, and everyone in between. That’s why we’re working to protect the affordable...
Scooter ride leads to multiple charges
A Grand Forks resident will be getting his steps in as his motorized scooter has been impounded and he’s facing multiple charges under the Motor Vehicle Act. On Wednesday, January 18th just after 11 a.m., a 55-year-old Grand Forks man was seen operating his motorized scooter on Market Avenue in the downtown core. The officer examined […]
Help save the Rossland Drill Hall - Vote Today!
The Rossland Arts Centre Society is pleased to announce that they have been chosen as finalists in the National Competition the Next Great Save Competition: Vote and Help Us Win $50,000 For the Rossland Drill Hall! The National Trust for Canada’s Next Great Save competition, presented by Ecclesiastical Insurance is helping...
Tenancy Open House for Rossland Yards
Rossland Yards, the newest building in Rossland, will be ready for occupancy in late spring* 2023. The Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society is managing the residential portion of the building and will be hosting a tenancy open house at the Miner’s Hall in Rossland on Wednesday Feb. 15, for interested applicants. There...
Throw Back Bonspiel -- for everyone who can curl!
The Rossland Curling Club has something special for every skill level at Winter Carnival. On January 29, everyone who can curl (at all!) is invited to be part of the one-day "Throw Back" '80s-themed Bonspiel, for fun and prizes. Note: the poster (below) says registration is required by January...
Blizzard Music Festival Returns to Rossland
A sound storm is on the horizon this month in Rossland, where Blizzard Music Festival is once again bringing top talent to the alpine city. The eclectic Canadian music festival is back by popular demand for its 12th year, spanning four days – Jan. 25 to 28, 2023 – and coinciding with Rossland Winter Carnival. The small yet ...
Seven Summits: Credit to Shred-it
Parks Boutilier came to Seven Summits Centre for Learning in Grade 10 from Rossland Summit School, eager to take advantage of the flexibility available to him at Seven Summits. Growing up in Manitoba, Boutilier was involved in the Nancy Greene racing program with the Summit Ski Club in Winnipeg. However, upon moving to Rossland...
Seeking your ideas -- on Rossland's DRAFT Recreation Masterplan!
The City of Rossland is in the process of preparing a Recreation, Parks and Culture Masterplan, to guide the City's approach to planning and infrastructure into the future. One looming problem is the City's beloved outdoor pool, which was built by volunteers in 1932, and is believed to be the oldest outdoor pool still...
COUNCIL MATTERS: Rossland City Council meetings, January 9, 2023
More Tourist Cabins in the works; Winter Carnival needs event insurance; a streamlined Development Permit process; community involvement in Health Care Initiatives; Black Jack hoping for a day lodge; Sustainability Commission is seeking new members; and the latest report on RDKB activities … Present: Mayor Andy Morel, and...
Trail and area RCMP synopsis for 2022
Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich has provided Trail City Council and the media with breakdowns of local police activity in 2022 overall as well as specific to the fourth quarter. 2022 Fourth Quarter Synopsis Quebec man attempted to shoot two Trail RCMP officers. Theft from Motor Vehicles are down from 81 to 15 reported...
