City Council

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Free support for home energy upgrades coming to Rossland

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

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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
Council meetings are held at the Miners Union Hall.

Council briefs: Weathering the storm

Extreme weather event causes flooding of Thompson Ave. resident’s home

Council meetings are held at the Miners Union Hall.
photo: Jim Bailey

Rossland’s 2021 Annual Report ready for inspection

City of Rossland invites residents to provide comment on 2021 Annual Report

photo: Jim Bailey
Much needed improvements are coming to the Aqueduct Trail from Mann Road to Gibbers. Photo: Jim Bailey

Rossland council briefs: Tender approved for Aqueduct Trail upgrades

Access agendas, minutes, staff reports, news and much more at rossland.ca

Much needed improvements are coming to the Aqueduct Trail from Mann Road to Gibbers. Photo: Jim Bailey
Local drummers celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with the Greater Trail community at Gyro Park on June 21, 2019. Photo: Jim Bailey

City of Rossland adopts Indigenous land acknowledgement policy

The policy is part of the 94 Calls to Action and is a living document that will evolve over time

Local drummers celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with the Greater Trail community at Gyro Park on June 21, 2019. Photo: Jim Bailey
The Rossland Council for the Arts, with support of Tourism Rossland, has leased and installed Space Junk on the corner of Columbia Avenue and Washington Street. (Contributed)

Rossland council briefs for May 2

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary gives presentation on annual budget

The Rossland Council for the Arts, with support of Tourism Rossland, has leased and installed Space Junk on the corner of Columbia Avenue and Washington Street. (Contributed)
Rossland CAO Bryan Teasdale received the Long Service Recognition Award from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators. (File photo)

Rossland CAO recognized with service award

CAO Bryan Teasdale has been in senior government in BC for more than 15 years

Rossland CAO Bryan Teasdale received the Long Service Recognition Award from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators. (File photo)
In-person council meetings are held at Miners Union Hall.

Council Briefs: City moves forward with budget/financial plan

Rossland City Council’s next meeting is May 2 at 6 p.m. at Miners Hall; public is welcome to attend

In-person council meetings are held at Miners Union Hall.
Rosslanders concerned over potential open pit mining project at Record Ridge. Photo: Jim Bailey

Letter: City of Rossland responds to residents’ concerns over mining project

Rossland council has no direct involvement or influence over the mining project moving forward

  • Apr 21, 2022
Rosslanders concerned over potential open pit mining project at Record Ridge. Photo: Jim Bailey
Rossland Heritage Commission member Joanne Drystek, and Emily Rindler and Holly Borwick from the city helped residents celebrate Rossland’s 125th Anniversary on Friday, March 18 at Harry Lefevre Square. Photo: Jim Bailey

Happy 125th Anniversary Rossland!

The Golden City kicked off its 125th anniversary celebration on Friday with much more to come

  • Mar 23, 2022
Rossland Heritage Commission member Joanne Drystek, and Emily Rindler and Holly Borwick from the city helped residents celebrate Rossland’s 125th Anniversary on Friday, March 18 at Harry Lefevre Square. Photo: Jim Bailey