Chelsea Novak

The City of Rossland is using an online budget tool to gather input from taxpayers. (Screenshot from web)

Citizen offers constructive criticism of City of Rossland’s budgeting tool

Janice Nightingale shared her opinions with council during the meeting’s public input.

The City of Rossland is using an online budget tool to gather input from taxpayers. (Screenshot from web)
Top four female 7 to 11-year-olds: Alanna Meadus from Invermere in first place, Hanna Krampl from Rossland in second place, Zahra Dimma from Pemberton in third place and Kayla Constantini from Whistler in fourth place. (Ryan Flett)

Rossland junior skiers dominate podium at Canadian Open Freeride Championships

A number of Rossland skiers took a spot on the podium.

Top four female 7 to 11-year-olds: Alanna Meadus from Invermere in first place, Hanna Krampl from Rossland in second place, Zahra Dimma from Pemberton in third place and Kayla Constantini from Whistler in fourth place. (Ryan Flett)
The Pack AD (Maya Miller and Becky Black) rocked the Flying Steamshovel on Friday night. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Nelson band Saint Mountain thrilled to open for The Pack AD

The Pack AD was originally scheduled to play the Shovel on Friday, Jan. 12.

The Pack AD (Maya Miller and Becky Black) rocked the Flying Steamshovel on Friday night. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Rossland City Council met Wednesday to discuss its strategic plan for the remainder of its term. Left to right: Mayor Kathy Moore and Coun. Lloyd McLellan. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Rossland City Council sets priorities for remainder of term

Rossland City Council met Wednesday to review its strategic plan leading up to the election.

Rossland City Council met Wednesday to discuss its strategic plan for the remainder of its term. Left to right: Mayor Kathy Moore and Coun. Lloyd McLellan. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Efforts to rescue two snowboarders were underway early Sunday afternoon. The two men were safely returned to Red Mountain hours later. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

VIDEO: Dramatic video shows return of rescued B.C. snowboarders

Two snowboarders were rescued near Rossland, B.C. on Sunday after being lost overnight.

Efforts to rescue two snowboarders were underway early Sunday afternoon. The two men were safely returned to Red Mountain hours later. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Efforts to rescue two snowboarders were underway early Sunday afternoon. The two men were safely returned to Red Mountain hours later. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

VIDEO: Dramatic video shows return of rescued snowboarders

Two snowboarders were rescued near Rossland, B.C. on Sunday after being lost overnight.

Efforts to rescue two snowboarders were underway early Sunday afternoon. The two men were safely returned to Red Mountain hours later. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Julien Locke. (Russell Kennedy)

New World Cup best for Julien Locke

Local National Ski Team member Julien Locke claimed a new personal best.

Julien Locke. (Russell Kennedy)
Fred Bosinger decorated the family Volvo for the Golden City Days Parade. (Courtesy of Anna Randell)

Remembering legendary ski builder Fred Bosinger

On Dec. 12 Western Canada lost a man who made a mark in its skiing community.

Fred Bosinger decorated the family Volvo for the Golden City Days Parade. (Courtesy of Anna Randell)
The Rossland Mountain Market Society’s Winter Carnival market at the Miners’ Hall will be bigger than ever this year. (File photo)

Rossland Winter Carnival farmers’ market bigger than ever

The Rossland Mountain Market held during Rossland Winter Carnival will be bigger than ever.

The Rossland Mountain Market Society’s Winter Carnival market at the Miners’ Hall will be bigger than ever this year. (File photo)
Bill Green, owner of Triple Play Athletics and a partner in the PACE program, gave a presentation to Rossland parents at Seven Summits Centre for Learning last semester. (Courtesy of Andrea Pearce)

Two programs aid student-athletes in achieving goals

Two dads who raised athletes are providing options for students who want to pursue athletic careers.

Bill Green, owner of Triple Play Athletics and a partner in the PACE program, gave a presentation to Rossland parents at Seven Summits Centre for Learning last semester. (Courtesy of Andrea Pearce)
Members of the Creston Valley Search and Rescue and Rossland Search and Rescue practiced preparing a patient for transfer onto a stretcher during Avalanche Awareness Day at Red Mountain on Saturday. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

West Kootenay search and rescue groups host Avalanche Awareness Day

“If you want to survive in the backcountry, you’ve got to be self-sufficient.”

Members of the Creston Valley Search and Rescue and Rossland Search and Rescue practiced preparing a patient for transfer onto a stretcher during Avalanche Awareness Day at Red Mountain on Saturday. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
The Pack AD’s Rossland show has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 19. (Submitted)

The Pack AD forced to delay Rossland show

The Pack AD was unable to play in Rossland on Jan. 12 due to weather, but have rescheduled.

The Pack AD’s Rossland show has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 19. (Submitted)
Freesia Gaul of the Red Mountain Racers placed tenth in her first race on Saturday in the Kootenay Zone Race Series. Marcus Hamm of the Red Mountain Racers placed in the top ten twice on Saturday. Radek Krampl of the Red Mountain Racers found himself in the top ten four times over the weekend. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Red Mountain Racers excel at Kootenay Zone Race Series in Rossland

Alpine skiers from across the Kootenay Zone were at Red Mountain over the weekend to compete.

Freesia Gaul of the Red Mountain Racers placed tenth in her first race on Saturday in the Kootenay Zone Race Series. Marcus Hamm of the Red Mountain Racers placed in the top ten twice on Saturday. Radek Krampl of the Red Mountain Racers found himself in the top ten four times over the weekend. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
The Trust’s Child Care Capital Grants provide over $1 million to 41 child care facilities. (Submitted)

Rossland’s Golden Bear Children’s Centre receives grant for upgrades

Golden Bear Children’s Centre will receive a Child Care Capital Grant worth over $26,000 from the CBT.

The Trust’s Child Care Capital Grants provide over $1 million to 41 child care facilities. (Submitted)
Marilyn Buchannon is the daughter of Grace Lougheed, who will be inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame along with the rest of the 1900-18 Rossland Ladies Ice Hockey team in May. (Courtesy of Marilyn Buchannon)

1900-18 Rossland Ladies Ice Hockey team to be inducted into BC Sports Hall of Fame

“It’s the province’s highest honour in terms of sport.”

Marilyn Buchannon is the daughter of Grace Lougheed, who will be inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame along with the rest of the 1900-18 Rossland Ladies Ice Hockey team in May. (Courtesy of Marilyn Buchannon)
Carol Reynolds’ exhibition Between the Trees will run at the Kootenay Gallery of Art from June 15 until July 28. (Courtesy of the Kootenay Gallery of Art)

2018 Kootenay Gallery of Art exhibitions will explore place

The gallery has announced its 2018 schedule and this year will see six shows that reflect place.

Carol Reynolds’ exhibition Between the Trees will run at the Kootenay Gallery of Art from June 15 until July 28. (Courtesy of the Kootenay Gallery of Art)
Castlegar airport flight tracker — Jan. 1 to 7

Castlegar airport flight tracker — Jan. 1 to 7

Over a third of the flights scheduled in and out of WKRA were cancelled in December.

Castlegar airport flight tracker — Jan. 1 to 7
City proceeding with Rossland Forest Park

City proceeding with Rossland Forest Park

The change came about as the result of a proposal put forward by Rossland resident Anthony Bell.

City proceeding with Rossland Forest Park
Vancouver duo The Pack AD released its latest album, Dollhouse, on Oct. 13. (Submitted)

The Pack AD bringing Dollhouse to Rossland

Becky Black and Maya Miller will perform at the Flying Steamshovel on Friday.

Vancouver duo The Pack AD released its latest album, Dollhouse, on Oct. 13. (Submitted)
Little Oasis Benefit Society raising funds with game show night

Little Oasis Benefit Society raising funds with game show night

The Little Oasis Benefit Society (LOBS) is hosting “Price is Jeopardy or No Deal of Future.”

Little Oasis Benefit Society raising funds with game show night