Chelsea Novak

Average assessment of Rossland single-family home increases

Average assessment of Rossland single-family home increases

The average assessed value of a single-family home in Rossland is up 11.8 per cent.

Average assessment of Rossland single-family home increases
The Rossland Library Renewal project will triple the size of the children’s area. Young Rosslander Lily Kompass has raised $360 towards the project. (Submitted)

Rossland Library Renewal project to proceed to tender in 2018

Thanks to a $80,900 grant, the Rossland Library Renewal project will go to tender in 2018.

The Rossland Library Renewal project will triple the size of the children’s area. Young Rosslander Lily Kompass has raised $360 towards the project. (Submitted)
Local search and rescue groups rescued a stranded snowmobiler on Friday, Dec. 22. Some of the same search and rescue groups will be at Red Mountain Resort on Jan. 13 for Avalanche Awareness Day. Last year several Castlegar Search and Rescue members were on hand. (File photo)

Search and rescue teams rescue stranded snowmobiler near Castlegar

Local search and rescue teams rescued a stranded snowmobiler on Friday, Dec. 22.

Local search and rescue groups rescued a stranded snowmobiler on Friday, Dec. 22. Some of the same search and rescue groups will be at Red Mountain Resort on Jan. 13 for Avalanche Awareness Day. Last year several Castlegar Search and Rescue members were on hand. (File photo)
There is a snowfall warning in effect for Highway 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Snowfall warning in effect for Highway 3 near Castlegar

Environment Canada warns a long period of snow totaling of 25 to 30 centimeters of snow is expected.

There is a snowfall warning in effect for Highway 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Freeride mountain bike doc to screen in Rossland

Freeride mountain bike doc to screen in Rossland

A documentary capturing the birth of free-ride mountain biking will be screened in Rossland

Freeride mountain bike doc to screen in Rossland
Red Mountain Resort’s “Fight the Man. Own the Mountain” crowdfunding campaign has hit $1.5 million. (File photo)

Red Mountain crowdfunding campaign hits $1.5 million

Red Mountain Resort’s crowdfunding campaign has hit the minimum offering.

Red Mountain Resort’s “Fight the Man. Own the Mountain” crowdfunding campaign has hit $1.5 million. (File photo)
Christopher Knight and Finley Johnston from Briget O’Malley’s Grade 5 and 6 class gave a presentation to Rossland Summit School’s PAC, asking that a plastic rinsing station be installed in the cafeteria during the rejuvenation project. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Rossland Summit School students implement plastic recycling program

“Students are throwing garbage, food and half-full cans of pop in the recycling bins.”

Christopher Knight and Finley Johnston from Briget O’Malley’s Grade 5 and 6 class gave a presentation to Rossland Summit School’s PAC, asking that a plastic rinsing station be installed in the cafeteria during the rejuvenation project. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Last year’s Olaus Ice Palace featured snow sculptures of two bears. This year Vancouver violinist Kytami will play the palace as a headliner of the Blizzard Music Festival. (File photo)

Two new venues for Blizzard Fest 2018 in Rossland

There are two new venues and a lineup of great bands for Blizzard Music Festival 2018.

Last year’s Olaus Ice Palace featured snow sculptures of two bears. This year Vancouver violinist Kytami will play the palace as a headliner of the Blizzard Music Festival. (File photo)
Local politicians are hopeful about the renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. (File photo)

West Kootenay politicians hopeful about Columbia River Treaty negotiations

Conroy said the government has heard from First Nations throughout the Basin.

Local politicians are hopeful about the renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. (File photo)
Kim Deane accepted his Senate 150th Commemorative Medal from Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Rossland trail builder receives Senate 150 medal

Kim Deane received a Senate 150th Commemorative Medal at Thursday’s council meeting.

Kim Deane accepted his Senate 150th Commemorative Medal from Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Locke wins sprint in dramatic finish at Black Jack Ski event

Locke wins sprint in dramatic finish at Black Jack Ski event

“It’s all about getting the toe over the line first.”

Locke wins sprint in dramatic finish at Black Jack Ski event
The Province of B.C. and the Columbia Basin Trust have partnered to fund the creation of affordable rental housing in the Basin. (Thinkstock)

UPDATE: Columbia Basin Trust adds detail on $28 million new affordable housing plan

The Province and the CBT will each provide $14 million to create affordable rental housing

The Province of B.C. and the Columbia Basin Trust have partnered to fund the creation of affordable rental housing in the Basin. (Thinkstock)
Left to right: Avery and Holden Jones moved to Rossland from Bowen Island so they could train with the Red Mountain Racers. (Andrea Koehle Jones) Holden and Avery (green toque) Jones were flag bearers at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Ladies Downhill opening ceremonies earlier this month. (Andrea Koehle Jones)

Bowen Island skiers join Red Mountain Racers

Two siblings from Bowen Island moved to Rossland this fall to join the Red Mountain Racers.

Left to right: Avery and Holden Jones moved to Rossland from Bowen Island so they could train with the Red Mountain Racers. (Andrea Koehle Jones) Holden and Avery (green toque) Jones were flag bearers at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Ladies Downhill opening ceremonies earlier this month. (Andrea Koehle Jones)
The Columbia Basin Trust announced Thursday that it is expanding its support for arts, culture and heritage in the Basin. (Submitted)

CBT announces $11.6 million over 3 years for arts, culture and heritage

The Columbia Basin Trust will offer $11.6 million over three years for arts, culture and heritage.

The Columbia Basin Trust announced Thursday that it is expanding its support for arts, culture and heritage in the Basin. (Submitted)
Doug Rankmore (left), CEO of Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Foundation, gave a presentation on the foundation’s new campaign to raise $8 million for JoeAnna’s House, which will provide a place to stay for families travelling to Kelowna for care at KGH, at Prestige Mountain Resort in Rossland on Monday. Lisa Pasin, director of development for KBRH Health Foundation, attended and Warren Kalawsky, general manager of the Prestige, spoke to Prestige Hotels & Resorts support of the project. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Kelowna General Hospital Foundation raising funds for JoeAnna’s House

The facility has been named JoeAnna’s House after Joe and Anna Huber.

Doug Rankmore (left), CEO of Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Foundation, gave a presentation on the foundation’s new campaign to raise $8 million for JoeAnna’s House, which will provide a place to stay for families travelling to Kelowna for care at KGH, at Prestige Mountain Resort in Rossland on Monday. Lisa Pasin, director of development for KBRH Health Foundation, attended and Warren Kalawsky, general manager of the Prestige, spoke to Prestige Hotels & Resorts support of the project. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
The Friends of the Rossland Range Society (FORR) is offering snow host tours of the Rossland Recreation Site. (File photo)

Take a snow tour of the Rossland Recreation Site

For those unfamiliar with the rec site, finding your way around can be a bit daunting.

The Friends of the Rossland Range Society (FORR) is offering snow host tours of the Rossland Recreation Site. (File photo)
The Hugh Keenleyside Dam near Castlegar was one of three built as part of the Columbia River Treaty. It has had a huge impact on the Columbia River valley all the way to Revelstoke. (Wikimedia Creative Commons)

Columbia River Treaty to be renegotiated in early 2018

News came in a Tweet from the U.S. Department of State

The Hugh Keenleyside Dam near Castlegar was one of three built as part of the Columbia River Treaty. It has had a huge impact on the Columbia River valley all the way to Revelstoke. (Wikimedia Creative Commons)
Students at L’École des Sept-Sommets will soon have access to healthier water thanks to funding from the Ministry of Education’s School Enhancement Program. (File photo)

L’école des Sept-sommets in Rossland receives funding for water upgrade

L’École des Sept-sommets is one of six B.C. schools that will soon have access to healthier water.

Students at L’École des Sept-Sommets will soon have access to healthier water thanks to funding from the Ministry of Education’s School Enhancement Program. (File photo)
FILE — Swimmers competed the BC Senior Games in the summer. (Submitted)

City council working to make Rossland more age friendly

Council heard a presentation from two representatives of the Rossland Seniors’ Association

FILE — Swimmers competed the BC Senior Games in the summer. (Submitted)
Michelle Fairbanks opened the Gold Rush Bookstore last December and says so far business has been good. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

No commercial room to let in downtown Rossland

There are no “for rent” signs posted in Rossland’s downtown.

Michelle Fairbanks opened the Gold Rush Bookstore last December and says so far business has been good. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)