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by Anonymous on Tuesday Oct 16 2012
The Joe Hill saga continues this Sunday, October 21, at 7:00 PM in the Rossland Miners Hall. (Admission $3, kids and students free.)
Once again, we have a great lineup of local talent:
* Geoff Ross and Tom Troyan
* Kerry Kean
* Ray Tenisci and his band
* Andrew Bennett, David Hartman, and Buzz
* Bert Kniss on harmonica
* Vic...
by Contributor on Sunday Oct 14 2012
There's a problem brewing in the lakes of B.C.
The Dreissenid mussel, which include Zebra and quagga mussels, is an invasive bivalve filter feeder that can cause extensive environmental and economic impacts in the ecosystems.
This has been a proven fact in in areas the Dreissenid mussel has become established.
“In an economic impact report prepared for Bonneville Power, a...
by Kootenay Gal on Friday Oct 05 2012
I have previously written about the state of our roads and highways, especially after my family was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident in January last year. Luckily, they walked away with minor injuries but the effects psychologically have lasted much longer.
That accident could have resulted in the death of my entire family. It has changed how I view life and as a...
by Anonymous on Tuesday Oct 02 2012
Public Invited to Brainstorming and Info Session for Rossland Museum
Renowned Museum Expert to Speak
What will Rossland’s Museum look like in the next few years? What displays, stories and themes will attract an expanded clientele? What will its role be in the community?
Since last year, a group of Rossland residents has been...
by Sara Golling on Thursday Sep 13 2012
Joe Hill Coffeehouse is starting up again for the season! Come one, come all on Sunday, September 16. Show starts at 7:00 pm. Family friendly entertainment at only $3 per person, except for students and persons under 12, who get in for FREE!
by Tyler Austin Bradley on Thursday Sep 13 2012
Just a reminder, there are thieves among us here in the Golden City; Last night my van was entered (I don't say "broken into" because I haven't been in the habit of locking it up) and several items were stolen from the front console.
The only item of any real value was an industrial Petzl headlamp that I use at work; see attached photo. These headlamps are not normally sold in ski shops...
by Shelley Ackerman on Friday Sep 07 2012
Hey RSS parents! The food store really, really needs volunteers for this school year. If you can volunteer for 1.5 hours a week, or even every second week, at lunchtime (i.e. every Tuesday, or every second Thursday) please email heximer@telus.net. It's a great way to stay involved with the school and get to know the kids better!
by Contributor on Monday Sep 03 2012
It’s been quite a ride for Fernie author Angie Abdou: her first novel, The Bone Cage, was a CBC Canada Reads book, and the next, The Canterbury Trail, was a finalist for Banff Mountain Book of the Year.
She’s been cover girl on such literary publications as Quill & Quire and BC Bookworld.
Abdou will read from her work in at Nelson Public Library on Friday,...
by KAST on Friday Aug 31 2012
Are you driving a new idea forward in your business? Taking your organization to new heights with innovative practices? Do you know a promising entrepreneur, organization or business who is?
What can I win?: The top 16 finalists will all receive extensive media exposure and tickets to the gala awards ceremony.
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by Mountain Mitch on Thursday Jul 12 2012
Former long time Rossland resident and MacLean Elementary and RSS grad (1999) Trevor Kew has had his third novel, Breakaway, selected by the Canadian Children's Book Centre as one of its '2012 Best Books for Kids and Teens' in its Canadian Children's Literature Guide. Here's a link to the Guide:
http://www.bookcentre.ca/news/bbkt2012_spring
And here's a link to...
