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Last week there were two chances for residents of Rossland to put in their thoughts of what the future of the museum should look like. Members of the Rossland Museum Gateway Project unveiled some of what they have been working on for the future of the museum. Museum expert and con-
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sultant Wayne Wilson spoke about the benefits and challenges that the Rossland Historical Museum takes on, and trends in the field of museums. “It’s a large operation, it’s two distinct elements,� Wilson said. “You have a great collection. You have material in storage and lots of material out on display for the visitor to see. I think a gathering like this and the committee that we got together indicates that there is
a good working relationship with the community. That’s not important, that’s critical.� Wilson explained that one trend is the movement towards consolidation of museums and other similar institutions in communities. “You have already consolidated that stuff that’s taking place.... you’ve got that contained in this operation,� he noted. “I think that barrier is already overcome.�
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The site itself has a lot of place to move and on the geological side of things, it is covered with the many outdoor things to see. “There is an expectation out there that you will have the story of Rossland and you got it,� he said. “There are a lot of different approaches, whether it is the specialized component for skiing or the collection of other elements within the gallery space.
One of the big things is to become sustainable and would benefit from a full-time staff. He said the museum already has a great location and lots of traffic. Mayor Greg Granstrom gave a bit of background to the events that have led to the Gateway Project, including the the closure of the underground mine tour. Granstrom said the closure of the adit opened up See Museum on P. 3
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in Trail. Drop off from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Doors open to the public at 12 p.m. noon. This is the clubs biggest fundraiser and a great place to get totally outfitted for the coming ski season. Contact: Christine Andison andison@shaw.ca #"55-& 0' 5)& 4&9&4 '6/%3"*4&3 The Canadian Cancer Society is having a fund-
raising/fun-filled evening on Wednesday Oct. 24 at the Flying Steamshovel Pub in Rossland. For $20 you get a burger, fries or salad and a beer or soft drink PLUS three hours of entertainment. October and November are mens and womens cancer awareness months. Pre-sale of tickets only, by phoning 250-362-9649 or 250-3640403. Proceeds will be going to Canadian Cancer Society Support Services. */'"/5 .05)&3 (004& 130(3". Sept. 22 - Dec. 1, 2012. Enjoy an hour of rhymes,
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+0& )*-- $0''&&)064& Joe Hill Coffee House takes place the third Sunday of each month starting in September. It carries a great Rossland tradition into a new season. The music starts at 7 p.m. in the Rossland Miners’ Hall, in a relaxing cafe setting with coffee, tea and good things to eat. Don’t miss the opening event of another season of fun! Les Carter, 250-362-5677, retrac01@telus.net. 4$&/&456%*0: Acting for All! Rossland’s new acting school is open and offers ongo-
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4$065*/( For boys and girls, now at the Rossland Scout Hall. Beavers (ages 5,6,7) Tuesdays. Cubs (ages 8,9,10) Thursdays. Contact Shanna Tanabe: 362-0063. $0-6.#*" %*453*$5 (*3- (6*%&4 Columbia District Girl Guides has units from Ross-
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Rossland Reads starts Sunday
Which book will be named this year’s must read for Rossland? ARNE PETRYSHEN Rossland News
This Sunday, another season of Rossland Reads kicks off. It’s a time when four books and book-lovers go head to head to find out which book is the one that every Rosslander should read. This year the event will be facilitated by Jennifer Ellis. Each week starting Oct. 21, one book will be eliminated until there is one left. The four defendants are Ida Koric, Stewart Spooner, Tracey Billett and Patricia Groulx. Ida Koric is a teacher (mainly English) and currently works on-call for the district. She enjoys reading and talking about books (especially being critical) and feel a tonne of pressure, because she feels that an English
teacher has no choice but to win a literary debate. Like many Rosslanders, she appreciates the Kootenay lifestyle and enjoys outdoor everything in all seasons. “I chose “Beggar’s Garden� because I believe short stories are under-appreciated, and in terms of this particular book, they all work together to paint a picture of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside,� Koric said. “I grew up in Vancouver, so while there were many familiar landmarks in the book, it was an area of town I avoided, for the same reasons many other people do. Therefore, the book served as a bit of an eye-opener and helped me to understand the individuals who live and congregate there.� Stewart Spooner is a long time Rossland resident, the trails manager for the Kootenay Columbia Trails Society and a passionate
mountain biker and skier. Spooner said he chose to defend the Golden Spruce, written by John Vaillant, for one main reason. “It so compellingly engages with the ethics of our reliance on the exploitation of the natural environment for our economic prosperity,� Spooner said. Tracey Billett was raised in Nelson but moved to Rossland in 1992. Billet is a PE and alternate education teacher in Trail and Castlegar. She’s also an avid reader. Billet is representing When it Rains, by Laura Cuthbert. The fourth book is Treading Water, by Anne DeGrace. Patricia Groulx. The first night is Sunday, Oct. 21, from 4-6 p.m. at Cafe Books West. Times vary after that. The event is put on with help from the Rossland Public Library.
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continued from P. 1 some exciting possibilities. “This decision, while extremely disappointing for everyone involved, has lead for the opportunity to significantly enhance the tourist experience, as well ensure the historical significance of Rossland’s mining heritage is maintained and enhanced,� Granstrom said. “With the significant assistance of Teck and the outstanding community support and involvement we’re moving forward to develop a vision and a plan.� Facilitator and committee member Mike Stolte, said that one thing that’s been very exciting is that Teck, the City and the Museum society came together to become the advisory committee. “What we’re trying to do through this process is identify some themes, some stories and some future directions for the museums,� Stolte said. “Teck has committed to funding this process plus a feasibility study to get to the RFP stage, where we can take it out to museum consultants and turn it into something substantial.� That includes a capitol plan, operational plan and feasibility study, which they hope
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Is Rossland a city or a rural village?
Coun. Cary Fisher brought up an interesting point in council last week, and that is what sort of town is Rossland? Is Rossland the quaint rural village full of pastures and farms, goats and cattle roaming the hills, or is it a miniature city with a bustling population and need for more density in it’s outer core, where currently there are sprawling acreages. The answer is likely right in the middle and that’s what the city put together with the Official Community Plan. The rezoning of Happy Valley and the amendment to the OCP would have changed that balance and put forward a precedent for property owners to seek the same kind of exception. Many of the letters brought forward to council talked about the need for food security in Rossland. Happy Valley was once the main agricultural land around Rossland, but as the farm land was converted into estate land the produce coming out of the valley has slowed. But there may be a need in the future for that land to produce the food crop for Rossland and that won’t be possible if it is developed. Allowing for more development in Happy Valley and similar places also could contribute to urban sprawl in Rossland, as one letter pointed out. Another pointed out that planning should not be done in isolation, and the whole city should be taken into account.
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Scouts looking for youths to join The 2nd Rossland Scouting group is trying to see if there are more youth out there, interested in joining the Scout group. It is open to boys and girls ages 11-14 years of age. Please check out the Scouts Canada website at www.scouts.ca. The organizers are looking for youth interested in learning new skills and having fun adventuring in the great outdoors. Please email Shanna Tanabe, 2nd Rossland Group Commissioner, at jstanabe@hotmail.com to indicate your child’s expression of interest. Parent volunteers are also welcome. Congratulations to Emily Gardner and Reuben Demmler for winning the Co-Ed Kids Rec Hockey scholarships! The scholarships are donated by a local hockey enthusiast who has generously donated funds for two lucky kids to play rec hockey for the 16 week program. Thank you to the anonymous donor for your generous gift! If you’re interested in getting on the ice, Public Skating is on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45pm, Fridays from 5-6:30 p.m., Sundays from 2:30-4 p.m. and again on Sunday evening from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Rental skates are available for $2 if you don’t have your own. The Sunday, 2:30-4 p.m. Public skating session sometimes cancels due to tournaments. Please check the city’s website, at; www.rossland.ca, city hall, arena - for weekly updates. If you’re a parent of a teenager, consider heading to Trail on Thursday, Oct. 18 to hear Gary Anaka, a brain based learning facilitator, talk about the Magical Teenage Brain. His talk includes information about how today’s high schools are full of teenagers struggling with learning challenges, fragile brain issues, boredom or stress. If you have a teenager and are looking for answers and information – make sure you take advantage of this free session. Gary will be presenting in the Theatre at Crowe, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18. Admission is with a donation to the local food bank. Co-Ed Adult Drop in Hockey has started! Join a great group of people for a fun, co-ed hockey program on Tuesday and Sunday nights. Tuesdays, the program runs from 9:45-11 p.m. and on Sundays from 9:15-10:30 p.m. Cost is $10 drop in or $80 for a 10 punch pass available from one of the co-ordinators, or from the recreation department. The recreation department would like to expand the gymnastics programs, but need more instructors in order to do that. There is a Level 1 Gymnastics Coaching course coming up in Trail on Oct. 27-28. This is a Foundations 1 course. For more information or to register, please email cdubinsky@gymnastics.bc.ca or call
Catherine Dubinsky at 604-333-3493. Guides has returned to Rossland with three new Leaders! Guides is for girls in grades 4, 5 and 6 and meets on Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. at RSS, in the Cafeteria. For girls ages 9 to 11 years, Guides provides girls with opportunities to start developing leadership abilities by making decisions about unit activities, learning to organize events and teaching each other new skills. The Guide program includes activities that deal with cybersafety, anti-bullying, self-esteem, health and fitness and environmental sustainability. Guides also have opportunities to take a stand on issues important to them and to make the world a better place through community service projects and volunteering at local events. For more information, please contact Tammie at dtgibson@ telus.net. The Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club is getting ready for the 2012/2013season! The Bunny/Jackrabbit program is run by volunteers who need your help. The club will provide the Introduction to Community Coaching (ICC) and the Community Coaching (CC) training for free. The ICC course starts Oct.19/12. If you are interested in coaching, please call Jennifer Schleppe at 250-362-7377 or email rosslandca@hotmail.com. Senior’s Duffer Hockey starts this week, on Friday Oct. 12 at 9:30 a.m. If you love to play hockey and you’re over 50, this is the game for you! Players with varying skills are encouraged to come out and play with other “older” players in the spirit of fellowship and sportsmanship. All abilities are encouraged and welcome! If you have clean, returnable drinking containers, don’t forget the drop off available at the back of RSS, in the marked bin. RSS’s sports teams and extra-curricular clubs use the monies collected from the bin to offset the expense of tournaments, field trips, entrance fees and travel. The recreation department is still working through some challenging computer software issues that have resulted in the loss of all data for the period Aug. 12 to the end of September. Although the loss of information is complete, we are prioritizing the issues and are working through a system of re-entering the information. At the top of the list of concerns, are Miners’ Hall and arena bookings. If you have booked an event with the department for a date in the future, during the months of August and September - for any of the facilities in Rossland – including the Miners’ Hall, Arena or Arena Lounge – please contact our department at 250-3622327.
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Council denies Happy Valley zoning amendment ARNE PETRYSHEN Rossland News Editor
Council voted in favour of a staff recommendation to not advance the application of Brenda Trenholme to amend the OCP and zoning bylaw to permit a subdivision on her property at 2302 Happy Valley. The amendment is necessary as currently Trenholme lacks the 10 acre minimum stated in the Official Community Plan to subdivide in that location. After much discussion, council voted in favour of not allowing the amendment to go ahead, though it was split. Trenholme spoke during public input period saying that she does feel that it’s important to preserve agricultural land, but gave reasons for an exemption. “There is a reason that this land isn’t in the agricultural land reserve, and that’s because it’s steep, it’s rocky , it’s boggy and it’s not meant for large farms,” Trenholme said. “If you look around, most people that have farms have small plots and make good use of them locally.” She said for small scale gardening it works, but it’s not suitable for large scale gardening. “It is private land and I think most of the people who can afford the few large plots of land in Happy Valley aren’t farmers, none of us are farmers,” she said. “I think that to suggest that private land be preserved for farming and force people to farm it, I’m not sure, there seems to be a disconnect there for me.”
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ARNE PETRYSHEN Rossland News Editor
Rossland council had some changes further to the new Chief Adminstrative Officer in last weeks council. Along with new CAO/CFO Cecile Arnott, city staff are no longer sitting in their usual spots beside the mayor. In council meetings, CAO Victor Kumar and corporate officer Tracy Butler sat on either side of Mayor Greg Granstrom. At the beginning of the meeting Granstom made a note of the changes for those in attendance, saying that it was a matter of optics. “The CAO and the corporate officer have asked council to review seeting arragemnts ,” Granstrom said. “This arrangement is to better reflect the roles of council.” The move is to see if it will better serve the roles of council, as Granstrom said staff worried that they could be misinterpreted by those in attendance. The mayor asked for feedback on the seeting arrangement.
Trenholme said that all those she spoke to in Happy Vally had approved her proposal, adding that she would have time to farm it if it were split in two. Coun. Kathy Moore: said this was not an easy case. “I understand and sympathize with the applicants wish to subdivide, but really I feel compelled to support the staff recommendation, Rossland’s OCP and zoning has been consistent for years,” Moore said. “Happy Valley has been sort of set as the place that we weren’t going to subdivide any farther than it’s already been. The point was to preserve lands for agricultural preserve, for green belt, preserve for all the reasons that we talked about.” Moore said there has been a lot consultation, both from the OCP, in 2008, and the zoning bylaw, which was passed in 2011. Plus she noted a climate adaptation report that identified that area. “The OCP is our guiding document, we need to follow it as much as we can, unless there is a compelling reason not to, and I couldn’t see it.,” he said. Coun. Kathy Wallace worried about the management of sanitary services in Happy Valley. City staff pointed out that there are no pipes coming out of the lower end and they would have to cross under the highway to reach the interceptor. Staff said they would have to discuss seriously how they would handle sewage in that area. Coun. Cary Fisher spoke against the staff recommendation and against Wallace’s concerns.
“All developers are required to put in sewer as required and all other services, so you could easily approve the application and say, “you’re responsible to put in sewer lines,”” he said. “I understand the need to think about feeding ourselves as a community, but in terms of the reality of it, I don’t see that that parcel land, specifically all of Happy Valley, would ever feed Rossland in any kind of a significant way.” Fisher went farther saying he doesn’t see Rossland as a rural town with five acre parcels and small farms, but as a small city. “Looking into infills in these areas may be required and I don’t really buy the OCP,” he said. “I think the OCP is flawed in this area. “ Coun. Jill Spearn said she went to a public meeting Trenholme had on the issue, noting it was not well attended. “I’m of two minds. I concur with a lot that Coun. Moore said, and I concur a lot with what Coun. Fisher said,” Spearn said. “Are we a little city, yes we are. We’re a tourism based city now and as much as I support the OCP and food sustainability in our community…I’m torn on this.” Coun. Jody Blomme: said she supported the reasons not to let the application go forward, but also could see why the residents in that area would be frustrated. Wallace noted that in a situation like this it has to be in the best interest of the community. She noted that Trenholme does have options and was not facing an insurmountable hardship that would warrant the amendment.
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Do you have a Favourite Christmas Recipe or Christmas Tradition ? Yours could be published in our upcoming, 1st ever West Kootenay/Boundary Christmas Recipes and Traditions book.
“Our region is blessed with such rich and diverse cultures that we would like to share with you.” So if you would like to share with us, email: editor@castlegarnews.com - subject line: Recipe your favourite Christmas Recipe, along with a brief note on the significance or history, or your favourite Christmas Tradition. Photos welcomed.
Reach a Reader The Reach a Reader campaign took place last Thursday, with each donation for the Rossland News going to Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy programs in Greater Trail. Clockwise from top left: Mayor Greg Granstrom and Rossland News publisher Barb Blatchford collect donations near the Post Office; Library director Katie Albright discusses literacy near Alpine Grind; and city councillor Kathy Moore took a place in Ferraro Foods.
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This week will see a lot of change on Washington Street. Road paving and sidewalk concrete pouring are taking place this week, weather permitting. The asphalt comes to us with a warranty, so it is entirely up to the paving company, Selkirk paving, to make the call as to risking weather conditions or not. Concrete crews are getting the last of the concrete done along Columbia Avenue this week. The finishing touches of paving stones and landscaping will also continue. All plants that have bee planted are drought resistant, but there are also irrigation systems built into the beds that have already been activated to water the plants. Harry Lefevre Square will start to take shape this week. Over by
the library, the cenotaph has been moved, and the area surrounding it is also coming together. We should see more trees, and even some light posts go up this week. The Rossland Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rossland will provide a “Q & A” session about the Columbia Project for our downtown merchants. This will take place Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Miners’ Hall at 7 p.m. The date for the grand opening main event has been set at Oct. 27, and a Rossland community photo will be taken mid-afternoon. Please mark the date on your calendars to be downtown for 2:15 p.m., Oct. 27 to participate in this historical photo opportunity. There are many fun ideas in the works and it will be a great party, but we will need many more volunteers to help pull it off, particularly on the day of the event itself. If
you would like to volunteer, please contact us at columbiaproject@ rossland.ca or call Renee at the Rossland Chamber of Commerce at 250-362-5666. We encourage local businesses and anyone interested to become involved in this exciting occasion. Feel free to visit Mayor Greg Granstrom Mondays from 10:3011:30 a.m. at city hall. To see graphics portraying the end-goal of this construction project, please take a look at the video display in the window of Rossland Hardware, or watch them on the City of Rossland website at www.rossland.ca/ columbiawashington-construction-updates. Please contact us at columbiaproject@rossland.ca with your comments, concerns, ideas, or questions. The telephone number for technical questions and concerns is 250-362-2328.
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The seven piece roots and blues band Bessie and The Back Eddies will heat up the stage for a masquerade party at the Rossland Miners’ Hall on Saturday, Oct. 27. This old school R&B show band brings style and class mixed in with a bit of mischief to the stage by the elegantly powerful vocal stylings of Bessie Wapp and a dynamic three piece horn section and an all acoustic rhythm section. Bessie and The Back Eddies deliver a performance that goes from the swing of the big band sound and the grooviness of soulful R&B to the sass of burlesque classics and the raunch of down home blues, with a repertoire that dips into the songbooks of Ruth Brown, Etta James, Bessie Smith, Dinah Washington, and Nina Simone. Bessie and the Back Eddies received a Kootenay Music Award for best Blues and Roots music and their eclectic arrangements showcase all aspects of
the band making every performance unique and entertaining. There will be a lively dance floor and prizes for best costume at this Halloween bash hosted by the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC). Tickets are $20 and include a 2013 membership for the RCAC (regular membership cost is $10 per season). This year the RCAC member benefits include $2 off RCAC Performance Series shows, $2 off Gold Fever Follies admissions, discounts on food at Gabriella’s Restaurant on performance nights and a free coffee at Cafe Books when two books are purchased at regular price. Membership sales are important to the RCAC as memberships demonstrate support to RCAC’s activities and help the RCAC apply for grants (through demonstrated support). Tickets are available in advance at Out of The Cellar, Columbia Avenue Rossland. Membership cards will be given out at the performance. For more information please visit: www.rosslandcac.com
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One Book One Kootenay Winner Rita Moir was at the Rossland Public Library last week to talk about her book. The Third Crop is a collection of photographs and accompanying stories that Moir put together on a search of the Slocan Valley’s history. On her quest she delved into shoeboxes and the homes of residents and unearthed a wealth of sto-
ries and unique photographs that capture the history surrounding the valley. The photos span the time from the 1800s to the 1940s and encapsulate Dhokobour, Native Americans and Japanese inhabitants in the region, through the good times and bad. The photographs are excellent portals to the past and the stories Moir came across were quite entertaining. Though the turnout at the library was not as high as hoped, Moir didn’t seem to mind at all.
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The more that I learn about how to construct one of BC’s highways, the more I see how complicated that job really is. One would think that you decide where to go, level off a pathway, build a few bridges, throw down some pavement, put up a few signs and we’re good to go. I don’t know if a person could find a better way to understate the task than my last sentence! As a driver, we probably give some thought to why an intersection is built the way it is, how do decide on the marking of a speed zone or what the rules might be for installing median barriers. The Engineering Branch Publications page of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s web site is a virtual library of information. There are PDF documents explaining standards from environmental concerns though to pedestrian crossings and traffic light controller operation. If you are an engineer at heart, you will be reading for a long time here.
The winners of the co-ed rec hockey draw, Emily Gardner and Reuben Demmler prepare to take to the ice. On the left is Rossland Recreation’s Robin Hethey and far right is Rossland Legion’s Ray Van Den Nieuwenhof. Emily Gardner wrote the accompanying note to the resident who put forward the two prizes.
One of the standards organizations behind the scenes is the Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers (CITE). The group is one of many from more than 70 countries who are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods on streets, highways and transit systems. The CITE web site also contains publications ranging from a quarterly newsletter to a design manual for bicycle facilities. The next time you are on the road and find yourself saying “I wonder why...” it might be possible to find the answer in one of these resources. The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www.drivesmartbc.ca.
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There will be a fundraiser to support the Canadian Cancer Society at the Flying Steamshovel next Wednesday, Oct. 24. The event is called Battle of the Sexes and will include a night of trivia, a toonie auction, a DJ and much more. Dorothy Northrup, who is helping to organize the event, said that it will be a fun-filled night for all. Northrup said that $20 gets you a burger, fries or salad and a beer or soft drink, but also includes three hours of entertainment. They will be having a trivia challenge which will focus on men’s and women’s health issues, as October and November are men’s and women’s cancer awareness months. “We did independent fundraisers, one at the Steamshovel and one at the Rock Cut last year they went over well,” Northrup said. “People seem to like the idea of a burger, fries and a beer.” She said it’s also a fun way to make people more aware of less known cancer issues. “Guys have a hard time talking about cancer issues, much more than women do,” she said. “There are ten easy steps for each (men and women) to be aware of, and what to do. Mostly it’s to be aware of what the issues are and have a game plan.” The organizers envisioned a fun and educational night. Northrup noted that tickets are available by presale only and all tickets must be purchased by Sunday night (Oct. 21). Pre-sale of tickets only by phoning 250-362-9649 or 250-364-0403. Proceeds will be going to Canadian Cancer Society Support Services.
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Downtown celebration is set for next weekend ROSSLAND CHAMBER Contributed
Rossland’s new downtown will be officially opened on Oct. 27 with a celebration including a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live entertainment, kids activities, food and shopping. “I’m looking forward to celebrating with our community and officially opening our sidewalks, paved roads, bump-outs and all the improvements we’ve been anticipating,” Mayor Greg Granstrom said. “With the project nearly complete, I hope that people will be encouraged to spend more time downtown and enjoy connecting with each other.” Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Mary Polak called Rossland one of the province’s prettiest cities. “These improvements will make the city’s downtown even more inviting,” Polak said. “The Government of B.C. is proud to invest in projects like this, that help improve community infrastructure for families and make travel safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.” Celebration events will take place from 12–4 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at approximately 2 p.m. on Columbia Avenue and a community photo that will follow shortly after in Harry Lefevre Square. All community members are encouraged to
join in this unique photo that will become a part of Rossland’s history. Other activities will include: Kidzone with bouncy caterpillar and pumpkin decorating on Washington Street; Live music in Harry Lefevre Square; Community cake on Washington Street after ribbon-cutting; EZ Rock on location; RSS BBQ in Harry Lefevre Square; Participate in the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture community canvas. “It’s great to see the completion of this project for our business community,” said Renee Clark, Rossland Chamber of Commerce executive director. “Rossland businesses are open and want people to know it’s time to rediscover our shops, restaurants and activities, and experience all that our new downtown has to offer.” The Columbia/Washington Construction Project has been underway since May. As a result of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s $1.75-million commitment to resurfacing Columbia Avenue, the City of Rossland was able to replace the aging infrastructure along Washington Street and Columbia Avenue as part of the project. This was a great opportunity to enhance the downtown and make it a functional, economic and social space for everyone. For more information, please visit the Chamber of Commerce website: http:// rossland.com/home
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Sunshine - To the community that supports Scouting and the annual popcorn fundraiser. Thanks to everyone that has contributed this year!! Storm Cloud - To the careless people that litter our new downtown, there are still trashcans available open your eyes. Sunshine -To Trish and her staff from Mountain Nugget for always making great chocolates with a smile. Sunshine -To HERB, thank you so much for buying us office girls a much needed afternoon java.
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Two new interpretative spots have recently been created in Rossland to mark sites significant to Rossland’s early years when it was Canada’s largest gold mining center. The first one is located beside the Wagon Road on a viewpoint above the Redstone subdivision. The title of the signage reads, “The Historic Trail Creek Valley”, and panels describe the various modes of transportation that used the valley as the corridor from the Columbia River and the river boat docking at Trail Creek Landing (Trail today) to the mining camp of Rossland. Information and pictures tell of the Dewdney Trail, the Wagon Road and the Columbia and Western Railway.
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This site is accessed from the old Wagon Road which begins at the bottom of Esling Drive in Rossland and continues down to Warfield. The Louie Joe interpretative site is beside the new walking trail in lower Rossland that is named in honour of the last Chinese pedlar to sell vegetables door to door in Rossland that were grown in the Chinese Gardens, - Louie Joe. The bench and signage provide a spot of rest, relaxation and interest overlooking what was once 70 acres of market gardens. Access to the site and the wonderful walking trail is just off the intersection of Thompson Avenue and Queen Street. The Rossland Heritage Commission is pleased to have spearheaded the development of these interpretative sites that are visual reminders of Rossland’s golden era and thank both Tourism Rossland and the Columbia Basin Trust for their sponsorship and financial support.
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