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Details so far sketchy on new carrot-and-stick insurance discount system

Just in time for International Compost Awareness Week (the first week of May), council gave their final approval to the wildlife attractant bylaw on April 26.

After Alan Stinson’s strong presentation to council on April 11, former mayor Bill Profili attended the public input session of council on April 26 to offer a different vision for the cenotaph, arguing that the present location plays a key role in Rossland’s downtown core and moving it could create problems for Pioneer Park.

A team of Grade 5 “mathletes” from MacLean Elementary won big at the School District No. 20 Math Festival on April 27 at Stanley Humphries Secondary School, competing against other problem solvers from Rossland, Trail and Castlegar.

Public works staff began picking up organic material on May 2, and will finish their sweep of lower Rossland by May 6 and will focus on the rest of Rossland — Pinewood, Blackbear, and upper Rossland — from May 9 to 13.

Someone is setting fires around Nakusp. On purpose. Fire Chief Terry Warren said Monday multiple fires have been set downtown and in rural areas, and that more than one arsonist may be at work.

Council reacted on April 26 to a letter sent by Carol Albo that asked about the potential for alternative ways to spend the $20,000 subsidy to Rosslanders who use recreational facilities in Trail.

Golden Bear Children’s Centre announced several openings in their “3-5 Group program” this coming September as full-day kindergarten arrives for School District No. 20, including MacLean Elementary in Rossland.