Opinion

What will you do for Earth Hour, at 8:30 p.m. on March 26? Music by candlelight? Some quiet time with friends?

The Spring Brochure went into the mailboxes on Monday, March 14. If you didn’t receive one, please let the Recreation Department know and we’ll forward one by e-mail. If you prefer a hard copy, please come in to city hall to pick one up.

“Riding the dragon” is a term used to describe the concept of riding on a known weak layer and hopefully getting away with it. Why is it possible to ride these weak layers and not trigger them? And then what makes them fail — all of a sudden?

A double standard is alive and well at Rossland City Hall. Homeowners in Rossland are required to get all necessary permits and meet all requirements before they can do even small renovations to their homes.

It’s snowing and I have so much to do. Work or play? Well, judging by the folks I met in the lift line I am thinking we are all on the same wavelength — get it while it’s good, as we only have a few weeks left.

Change. Whether we like it or not, change is an aspect of life that we all deal with. The same is true of education and schools.

What kind of paper burns fastest? What do plants like to drink? Will the seeds from the tomato in my refrigerator grow if I plant them in a pot? These were just a few of the questions asked and answered at the science fair held at l’école des Sept-Sommets on Feb. 23.

Thinking about running for council? An informative workshop, hosted by Mayor Greg Granstrom, will help to give those considering a position on council a clear understanding of council’s roles and responsibilities and the impact the duties of office will have on their life in general.