Chelsea Novak

Iris and Livie Hussey had their photo taken with Santa Clause at the Rossland Public Library during Rossland’s Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas event on Saturday. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Rossland celebrates 23rd annual Rekindle

Rossland celebrated its 23rd annual Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas on Saturday.

Iris and Livie Hussey had their photo taken with Santa Clause at the Rossland Public Library during Rossland’s Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas event on Saturday. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
The Rossland Courthouse is under tarps while the Ministry of Citizens’ Services conducts $1.9 million in upgrades to the building. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Rossland Courthouse undergoing $1.9 million in upgrades

The BC Ministry of Citizens’ Services is making $1.9 million in upgrades to the Rossland Courthouse.

The Rossland Courthouse is under tarps while the Ministry of Citizens’ Services conducts $1.9 million in upgrades to the building. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Kim Deane, chair of the Friends of the Rossland Range, will receive a Senate 150th Commemorative Medal at the Rossland City Council meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. (File photo)

Rossland man to receive Senate 150th Commemorative Medal

A Rossland man has been selected to receive a Senate 150th Commemorative Medal.

Kim Deane, chair of the Friends of the Rossland Range, will receive a Senate 150th Commemorative Medal at the Rossland City Council meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. (File photo)
RCMP continue to investigate a motor vehicle accident that took place on Highway 22 between Blueberry and Fairview on Nov. 20, after the 78-year-old driver involved passed away. (File photo)

78-year-old driver in Highway 22 accident outside Castlegar dies

The motor vehicle accident that closed Highway 22 on Nov. 20 resulted in a fatality.

RCMP continue to investigate a motor vehicle accident that took place on Highway 22 between Blueberry and Fairview on Nov. 20, after the 78-year-old driver involved passed away. (File photo)
On Thursday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Flying Steamshovel will donate half of all burger sales to the Rossland Ski Bus. (File photo)

Rossland ski bus rides again under new name

The Rossland Free Ride Bus is returning again this year but has been renamed

On Thursday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Flying Steamshovel will donate half of all burger sales to the Rossland Ski Bus. (File photo)
Cory Sivell from Urban Systems presented an Asset Management Investment Plan (AMIP) to Rossland council at Monday night’s meeeting. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Rossland council gets first look at asset management plan

The City of Rossland’s infrastructure value is $204 million, according to the asset management plan.

Cory Sivell from Urban Systems presented an Asset Management Investment Plan (AMIP) to Rossland council at Monday night’s meeeting. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Les Carter, member of the board of directors for the Friends of the Rossland Range Society, and Kim Deane, chair of the board, gave members an update on the progress of the Rossland Recreation Site project at last Wednesday’s annual general meeting. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Rossland rec site project on a roll after three years

After three years of hard work, the Rossland Recreation Site project is nearly complete.

Les Carter, member of the board of directors for the Friends of the Rossland Range Society, and Kim Deane, chair of the board, gave members an update on the progress of the Rossland Recreation Site project at last Wednesday’s annual general meeting. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Th boys posed with Mayor Gregor Robertson (left) and their mom and dad after receiving their awards. (Submitted)

Castlegar boys recognized by Vancouver Fire Rescue

Two Castlegar boys have received a commendation from Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services.

Th boys posed with Mayor Gregor Robertson (left) and their mom and dad after receiving their awards. (Submitted)
William Prince will play at the Flying Steamshovel on Monday, Dec. 4. (Mike Latschislaw)

Juno-award winning folk singer headed to Rossland

Prince will play at the Flying Steamshovel on Monday, Dec. 4, making a stop on his Breathless Tour.

William Prince will play at the Flying Steamshovel on Monday, Dec. 4. (Mike Latschislaw)
FILE — New curbs and sidewalks on Leroi Avenue. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

City of Rossland celebrates completion of Spokane Street Infrastructure Project

The City of Rossland celebrated the completion of the Spokane Street Infrastructure Project.

FILE — New curbs and sidewalks on Leroi Avenue. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore delivered a keynote at the Asset Management BC Conference along with the City of Rossland’s CAO Bryan Teasdale (not pictured). (Diane Kalen-Sukra)

Rossland’s asset management planning takes centre stage at BC conference

Mayor Kathy Moore and CAO Bryan Teasdale recapped Rossland’s asset and infrastructure planning.

Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore delivered a keynote at the Asset Management BC Conference along with the City of Rossland’s CAO Bryan Teasdale (not pictured). (Diane Kalen-Sukra)
Jon Steinman, host of Deconstructing Dinner and founder of the Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival, introduced the garlic episode of Deconstructing Dinner and the film Bugs. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival comes to Rossland

The festival screened an episode of Deconstructing Dinner: Reconstructing Our Food System

Jon Steinman, host of Deconstructing Dinner and founder of the Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival, introduced the garlic episode of Deconstructing Dinner and the film Bugs. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Rahaf Zwayne speaks with her father Saad Zwayne over Skype while attending an exhibition of his work at the VISAC Gallery. Rahaf, Saad and Rahaf’s brother Amr fled from Syria to Turkey, where Saad and Amr are still waiting to come to Canada. Kristen Renn (right) from the VISAC Gallery helped organize an exhibition of Saad and Amr’s work to help raise money for them. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Paintings by Syrian father and son end long journey at VISAC Gallery in Trail

The paintings on display at the VISAC Gallery in Trail have been through a lot

Rahaf Zwayne speaks with her father Saad Zwayne over Skype while attending an exhibition of his work at the VISAC Gallery. Rahaf, Saad and Rahaf’s brother Amr fled from Syria to Turkey, where Saad and Amr are still waiting to come to Canada. Kristen Renn (right) from the VISAC Gallery helped organize an exhibition of Saad and Amr’s work to help raise money for them. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Carol De Rosa (left) from St. Andrew’s United Church welcomed the Seven Summits Centre for Learning to its new home at the Red Roof Church during the centre’s grand opening last Wednesday. Shelley Ackerman, president of Visions for Small Schools, and Jeff Sewart, principal of Seven Summits, looked on. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Seven Summits celebrates grand opening

“Over 1,000 volunteer hours went into this renovation.”

Carol De Rosa (left) from St. Andrew’s United Church welcomed the Seven Summits Centre for Learning to its new home at the Red Roof Church during the centre’s grand opening last Wednesday. Shelley Ackerman, president of Visions for Small Schools, and Jeff Sewart, principal of Seven Summits, looked on. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Joen Schader (second from left), acting manager for the Nelson Telus home team, and Mike Grant (third from left), manager for Trail, Castlegar and Grand Forks home teams, presented Adam King, who will teach robotics at the Seven Summits Centre for Learning in January, a cheque for $50,000 toward the program. Mayor Kathy Moore (fourth from right) was present for the presentation along with students, teachers and administrators from the school. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Seven Summits Centre for Learning in Rossland receives $5,000 for robotics program

The local learning centre has received $5,000 from Telus for a robotics program.

Joen Schader (second from left), acting manager for the Nelson Telus home team, and Mike Grant (third from left), manager for Trail, Castlegar and Grand Forks home teams, presented Adam King, who will teach robotics at the Seven Summits Centre for Learning in January, a cheque for $50,000 toward the program. Mayor Kathy Moore (fourth from right) was present for the presentation along with students, teachers and administrators from the school. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
One of 20 preliminary concept plans for the midtown lands site. (From web)

Thoughtexchange asks Rossland Council to support mixed-use on midtown lands site

A representative from Thoughtexchange attended Tuesday night’s council meeting.

One of 20 preliminary concept plans for the midtown lands site. (From web)
Nina Amelio performed at the Lions Head Pub on Friday night, accompanied by local singer and guitarist Jason Thomas. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Castlegar pop singer headed to Hollywood

Amelio’s song “Faded Away” was nominated for a Hollywood Music in Media award.

Nina Amelio performed at the Lions Head Pub on Friday night, accompanied by local singer and guitarist Jason Thomas. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
A power line technician working in one of the crew rooms. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

New FortisBC facility near Castlegar running waste-free pilot project

The FortisBC facility in Ootischenia is the site of the company’s newest pilot program.

A power line technician working in one of the crew rooms. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
The Rossland Youth Action Network is aiming to raise $15,000 in 15 days. The funds will go toward completing the new YAN Space. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Rossland Youth Action Network aims to raise $15,000 in 15 days

The local youth action network is aiming to raise $15,000 in the next 15 days.

The Rossland Youth Action Network is aiming to raise $15,000 in 15 days. The funds will go toward completing the new YAN Space. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
West Kootenay supporters of Ktunaxa Nation disappointed by Supreme Court of Canada decision

West Kootenay supporters of Ktunaxa Nation disappointed by Supreme Court of Canada decision

Supporters of the Ktunaxa Nation were disappointed by a Supreme Court of Canada decision last Thursday.

West Kootenay supporters of Ktunaxa Nation disappointed by Supreme Court of Canada decision