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Harrison councillors pass no-confidence vote against mayor, alleging ‘illegal’ meetings

Mayor Ed Wood called it a ‘calculated ambush’, called for public hearing

 

About 40 residents turned out to Rossland City Council on Monday, Feb. 6 to voice concern of recent legal decision over development permits. Photo: Jim Bailey

Rossland taxpayers ask mayor and councillor to resign

Resignation request not met, but disgruntled residents made their point at Monday’s council meeting

 

Mayor Andy Morel and Eileen Daniel. (Contributed)

Christmas greetings from Rossland Mayor

Rossland Mayor Andy Morel wishes all a very safe and happy holidays

  • Dec 24, 2022

 

Rossland’s Centennial Trail

Grooming on Rossland’s Centennial Trail back on track

City to rent snowmobile and groomer from Black Jack Ski Club for the 2022-2023 winter season

Rossland’s Centennial Trail
Capital projects like Rossglen Park’s proposed upgrades and gazebo addition will be carried over to 2023 thanks to the Amended Financial Plan bylaw. Photo: Jim Bailey

Rossland’s Amended Financial Plan adopted

The city was successful in accessing several grants in 2022, which will carry over to 2023

Capital projects like Rossglen Park’s proposed upgrades and gazebo addition will be carried over to 2023 thanks to the Amended Financial Plan bylaw. Photo: Jim Bailey
Rossland snow enthusiasts Jay and Amy Houle enjoyed sliding and skiing on the ever-popular Centennial Trail this past Sunday. The city is looking to get the go ahead for a groomer, but has been unable to groom the trail this winter. The 40-cm of snow that fell last month caused access issues, but reports are that the trail has been packed down and is now accessible for all users. Photo: Jim Bailey

Rossland’s Centennial Trail to go ungroomed indefinitely

City looks to purchase suitable machine for scheduled grooming of popular Rossland trail this winter

Rossland snow enthusiasts Jay and Amy Houle enjoyed sliding and skiing on the ever-popular Centennial Trail this past Sunday. The city is looking to get the go ahead for a groomer, but has been unable to groom the trail this winter. The 40-cm of snow that fell last month caused access issues, but reports are that the trail has been packed down and is now accessible for all users. Photo: Jim Bailey
The city is asking Rossland residents to check out their first draft of the Recreation Master Plan and provide feedback. Photo: Jim Bailey

Attn: Travel delays postpone Rossland’s Recreation Master Plan sessions

Facilitated input workshop at the Miners’ Hall and Ferraro Foods pop up stations TBD at later date

The city is asking Rossland residents to check out their first draft of the Recreation Master Plan and provide feedback. Photo: Jim Bailey
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.Dave Eagles/KTW

Kamloops mayor recuses himself from entire council meeting citing conflict of interest

Reasons unknown by city council, staff

  • Dec 6, 2022
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.Dave Eagles/KTW
Centennial Trail is still accessible but will go ungroomed until city council decides on policy.

Centennial Trail to go ungroomed indefinitely

City looks to purchase suitable machine for scheduled grooming of popular Rossland trail this winter

Centennial Trail is still accessible but will go ungroomed until city council decides on policy.
Black Press Media file photo

Free support for home energy upgrades coming to Rossland

Retrofit Assist helps homeowners improve energy efficiency and transition to climate-friendly future

Black Press Media file photo
The city is asking Rossland residents to look at the first draft of the Recreation Master Plan and provide feedback through a survey and upcoming workshops. Photo: Jim Bailey

City of Rossland seeks input for Recreation Master Plan

Rossland releases first draft of Recreation Master Plan, provides survey and feedback opportunities

The city is asking Rossland residents to look at the first draft of the Recreation Master Plan and provide feedback through a survey and upcoming workshops. Photo: Jim Bailey
An invested crowd of Rossland voters showed up to the RSS Gymnasium for the Candidates Forum on Oct. 5. Rossland’s elections official has released a report on 2022 municipal election. (Jim Bailey photo)

Rossland election report recommends electronic voting

Elections official Cynthia Anonuevo released the Election Officer Report at council Nov. 7

An invested crowd of Rossland voters showed up to the RSS Gymnasium for the Candidates Forum on Oct. 5. Rossland’s elections official has released a report on 2022 municipal election. (Jim Bailey photo)
City of Rossland staff welcomed (from left) Councillors Craig Humpherys and Stewart Spooner, Mayor Andy Morel, Councillors Jeff Weaver, Eliza Boyce, Maya Provencal and Lisa Kwiatkowski (on screen) to the first meeting of the new council Monday, Nov. 7 at Miners Hall. (Jim Bailey photo)

Rossland council holds inaugural meeting

The new council met with city staff for its first meeting on Nov. 7 at Miners’ Hall

City of Rossland staff welcomed (from left) Councillors Craig Humpherys and Stewart Spooner, Mayor Andy Morel, Councillors Jeff Weaver, Eliza Boyce, Maya Provencal and Lisa Kwiatkowski (on screen) to the first meeting of the new council Monday, Nov. 7 at Miners Hall. (Jim Bailey photo)
The City of Rossland will host the swearing in ceremony of all elected officials in Greater Trail.

Greater Trail councils to participate in Regional Oath of Office ceremony

Elected councils from Rossland, Warfield, Trail, Montrose and Fruitvale will all be sworn in

  • Nov 1, 2022
The City of Rossland will host the swearing in ceremony of all elected officials in Greater Trail.
Rossland council met for the last time on Oct. 11 at the Miners’ Hall. Front: Mayor Kathy Moore. Back from left: Councillors Janice Nightingale, Dirk Lewis, Terry Miller, Stewart Spooner, Andy Morel and Chris Bowman.

Rossland city council signs off

Council members attended their last meeting Oct. 11, making way for the newly elected members

Rossland council met for the last time on Oct. 11 at the Miners’ Hall. Front: Mayor Kathy Moore. Back from left: Councillors Janice Nightingale, Dirk Lewis, Terry Miller, Stewart Spooner, Andy Morel and Chris Bowman.
Upgrades to Rossglen Park will have to wait as council decided to say no to the only bid at council Sept. 20 and reissue the RFP at a later date. Photo: Jim Bailey

Council rejects bids for Rossglen Park and Lefevre Square upgrades

Council follows city staff recommendation to reject inflated bids for park and square improvements

Upgrades to Rossglen Park will have to wait as council decided to say no to the only bid at council Sept. 20 and reissue the RFP at a later date. Photo: Jim Bailey
Meet your Rossland candidates running for council in the Oct. 15 election. File photo

Meet your Rossland City Council candidates

Eleven Rossland residents have joined the race for one of six council positions

Meet your Rossland candidates running for council in the Oct. 15 election. File photo
Rossland council voted to go with RDKB choice of critter resistant bins, and revisit the communal bins recommended by Bear Smart Task Force in future. Photo: Jim Bailey

Rossland council makes decision on RDKB Curbside Organics Project

Bear Smart Task Force advises against curbside pick up, asks for communal bins

Rossland council voted to go with RDKB choice of critter resistant bins, and revisit the communal bins recommended by Bear Smart Task Force in future. Photo: Jim Bailey
The UBCO campus tower is still planned for 46 storeys. (UBCO graphic)

Make way: 46-storey campus housing tower gets green light in Kelowna

Council passed the newly created CD28 zone making way for the tower

The UBCO campus tower is still planned for 46 storeys. (UBCO graphic)
RDKB General Manager of the environment, Janine Dougall, explains to Rossland Council the pros and cons of each of the critter and bear resistant bins for the Green Bin Curbside Collection program. Photo: Jim Bailey

RDKB brings green bin question to bear at Rossland council

Rossland council hears presentation from Regional District environment manager, Janine Dougall

RDKB General Manager of the environment, Janine Dougall, explains to Rossland Council the pros and cons of each of the critter and bear resistant bins for the Green Bin Curbside Collection program. Photo: Jim Bailey