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Clarifying some things about the menu at the BCSPCA fundraiser

This is in response to letter to the editor from Madelon Keij of Surrey (‘Who’s preventing cruelty to the animals on the dinner plates?’) in the April 14 edition of the Rossland News.

Youth on the rise

Our democracy has a head cold, for sure, but the youth vote is truly sick — and by “sick” we don’t mean awesome. In 2008, less than 38 per cent of eligible voters aged 18 to 24 bothered to cast ballots.

Early pool use by appointment

Are you interested in an early morning lap swim at the pool this summer? We can’t make that happen on a regular basis due to staff scheduling, payroll and pre-programmed lessons and camps, but we can work with groups who would like to schedule specific dates or weeks. For instance, if an organization wanted to commit to a week, or several weeks over the summer, and pay the hourly rental rate, we would schedule the staff to open early

Now can we talk about the HST?

VICTORIA – Even if movies based on video games aren’t your cup of tea, the recent Disney production Tron: Legacy is notable as a measure of the sophistication of the B.C. motion picture industry.

A truly epic ride

Cycling across Canada is no longer such an amazing feat. Sure, it’s tough. It’s gruelling. It takes grit. No question there.

Summer brochure in the works

The REC Department is starting to move into “Pool Season” and we’re looking at new programs and opportunities for the community. We’ve heard over the years that an early morning lap swim would be an asset to the community.
Clash of visions in political spring

Clash of visions in political spring

Who’s preventing cruelty to the animals on the dinner plates?

A gourmet dinner organized by the SPCA? Could that be the same society that is in business to prevent cruelty to animals? Any animals?

‘Redefining beauty’ May 28

The REC Department is excited about bringing Amber Oosthuyzen’s “Redefining Beauty” course to Rossland! Amber is a local teen from Trail who has developed a course for girls and young women that helps them to channel their self-worth, develop healthy relationships and teaches them to set the bar high.
Our future still looks good

Our future still looks good

Regarding George Penfold’s very pertinent points, I think we have to acknowledge that at some point in the relatively near future, services to our aging population won’t be the same as our parents experienced. Nor will services to the population as a whole be the same as they are now.