Rossland News, December 12, 2013

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Vol. 8 • Issue 51

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Regional economic development moves ahead

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THE CONTINENT’S BEST COMES TO ROSSLAND

TIMOTHY SCHAFER Rossland News

The city will entertain another year of regional economic development service without any additional taxation.

Becky’s In a Nov. 19 resolution the East End Services committee (EES)—of which Rossland is a member— JohN’s agreed to enter into a new one-year agreement with the Lower Columbia As well as our usual excellent coffee Community Development and food every day of the week!

Team (LCCDT) for the provision of economic development services for the 2014 calendar year.

However, in the wake of cancellation of that service At the flashing light intersection, Rossland earlier this year, the current amount of surplus funds (estimated at $140,000) will cover the cost to operate the Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC), and not draw upon any new tax dollars. That money was initially supposed to return to the regional district at the end of the year, said Rossland regional district director Kathy Wallace.

“But the LCDDT and the LCIC finally feel they have momentum and that they like to continue, so ONE PERCENT REALTY would they were requesting that 368-1817 | 362-9094 they would be able to keep nancykaiser.ca those funds and continue,” nnckaiser@gmail.com she said.

In March the East End Your Horoscope For the Week Development withEconomic Michael O’Connor inside Horoscope the Service West Kootenay Advertiser agreed to not renew For the Week the contract with the LCIC.

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Over 230 of some of the best cross country skiers in North America will be descending on Rossland this weekend as the city prepares to host the Haywood NorAm/Buff Sprints Race. Hosted by the Black Jack Ski Club at their newly groomed and upgraded course north of Rossland, the NorAms are a top level cross country skiing event that attracts skiers from the U.S. and Canadian National teams. See stories, photo, page 7.

Opening Day Red Mountain Resort opens for another season in paradise YOLANDA RIDGE Rossland News

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New chairlift. New terrain. New food. New events.

Saturday, Dec. 14 marks the official start of the much hyped 2013/14 season at Red Mountain; winner of the Most Improved North

American Resort and the global Best Upcoming Resort at the 2013 World Snow Awards.

But be prepared—new and improved doesn’t happen over night. And it might not come in one big package on Saturday morning.

“The mountain is looking spectacular for open-

To all of our Members and Staff. Thanks for a great year and for banking local!

Happy Holidays and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous new year.

ing day and we are pushing hard to be fully operational,” said Don Thompson vice-president of operations for Red Mountain.

“But it’s going to be down to the wire to get all the lifts open,” added Fran Richards, vice-president of marketing.

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Thursday, December 12, 2013 Rossland News

Arts and culture UPCOMING

ELI TANAKA

CO-OPS 101

Rossland News

The Upper Columbia Co-op Council is teaming up with the Basin Business Advisors’ Program this winter to spread the word about why the co-op businesses model is known as the Swiss Army Knife of local economies.

The UCCC will host a number of Co-ops 101 luncheons throughout the West and East Kootenay in December and January, to explore how co-ops can ignite business ideas for entrepreneurs, artists and artisans, retiring business owners, graduating students, health care professionals, farmers, consultants, car users, childcare workers and others.

Community leaders and those already involved in the coop/credit union sector are invited to find out more about the benefits and mechanics of co-operation.

Participants in the Co-ops 101 sessions will build an understanding of the basic structure, principles and values of co-operative enterprises, while learning about examples of thriving co-ops in a variety of sectors across the province— from the large scale international operations of Best Western Hotels, to Shift, the four-member bicycle delivery worker co-op in Vancouver.

Co-op businesses creatively generate employment while enhancing economic and community development in the area. .

Their adaptability to virtually any business sector has earned them the “Swiss Army Knife” comparison, and the engaged network of co-ops and credit unions in Southeastern B.C. provides a built-in support system for co-op entrepreneurs.

Want to learn more? The UCCC will present a workshop luncheon in Rossland, Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Rossland Gallery.

Pre-registration is required, by emailing zoe@uccc.coop.

The workshops are free.

Please visit www.uccc.coop for more info.

Cubs registration • 2nd Rossland Scouting returns for another year, ongoing registration accepted. All meetings take place at 2nd Rossland Scout Hall, next to Jubilee Field. Beaver Scouts 5-7 year olds, Mondays 3-4 p.m.; Cub Scouts 8-10 year olds, Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m.; Scouts 11-14 year olds, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.; all programs are open to boys and girls. Youth are welcome to come check it out with no obligation.

For more information contact Tom Leask, group commissioner at 362-7118 td.leask@telus.net.

Ski Registration • CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Bunnies and Jack Rabbits. This is a cross country ski program for children ages four-12 years.

The objective of the program is for children to learn basic crosscountry ski skills - both classic and skating.

The program is designed to help children develop confidence and to provide children with an opportunity to ski and socialize with their ski-friends. Register at www.skiblackjack.ca.

• RED MOUNTAIN RACERS Red Mountain racers and Nancy Green Ski League are gearing up for fall training and winter registration.

So you think you can ski? Skier Development programs available for all ages starting at five years and up. Contact Phil Patterson at 250-362-9132 or at www.redmountainracers.com.

Ongoing Youth Action Network • Rossland has a new youth coordinator who’s putting together fun for the community’s kids. Mike Kent is working at creating opportunities around a parkour club, art workshops, dances, movie nights and more.

Check out the Facebook page and “like” it to receive updates.

To email Mike directly to discuss programming opportunities, ideas, sponsorship or to inquire about committees, contact yancoordinator@gmail.com.

Rossland Golden City Quilt Guild • The guild meets every Monday. The guild meets at the Senior Centre on Rossland Avenue from 7-9 p.m.

Rossland Retirees Curling Club • The curling club invites men and women interested in curling on Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., to call Bill at 362-9462 or Jim at 364-1051.

Tell your community what’s happening.

Send photos, stories, event listings, upcoming activities and regular group meetings to editor@rosslandnews.com or submit your listing on our website www.rosslandnews.com

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Rossland is a magical place to live in.

These short four months that I have lived here I have already fallen in love with the place. From the people to the many outdoor activities available to keep you busy, you’ll never be bored in Rossland.

I came here as a student in the Red Mountain Snowboard Academy to study, snowboard and just live a healthier lifestyle in general. So far I have made lots of friends and have been having an amazing time.

I think one of the things about Rossland that stands out is the vibrant liveliness of the community.

It seems as though everyone here is interested in lending a helping hand to make sure Rossland achieves its full potential as a community— which is great, seeing as how Rossland is such an exceptional place to live with so many possibilities.

Around town there are many examples of the things that keep this community so alive. Some of these are the locally-owned shops, the well-maintained trails, and the school that I am attending, the Seven Summits Centre for Learning. Here at Seven Summits we are a group of eager learners who are ambitiously

as a peer-to-peer forum where students can post their assignments and the students are free to comment and give feedback on their peers’ work.

Along with keeping us smart, the staff at Seven Summits make sure that we aren’t glued to our laptops and other devices all day long. They are constantly giving us activities to get our minds off the stress of learning with things like chess club, which is run by Paul Devilliers. Paul is another one of the great volunteers we are highly grateful for here at Seven Summits. They are also often bringing in people to talk to us, like motivational speaker/ Paralympic athlete Ian Lockey, whose story was a true inspiration.

I feel as though the way things work here at Seven Summits is a great, innovative and exciting alternative to regular school. I am proud to be part of what they are trying to achieve here at Seven Summits and feel very lucky that I have been given the opportunity.

I would like to give thanks to all the volunteers and mentors that make this possible and keep things running smoothly. The Seven Summits Centre for Learning has so far been a wonderful experience and I am grateful for every minute of it.

Eli Tanaka is a Grade 11 student at Seven Summits Centre for Learning.

The hills are alive with the sound of ...

Joe Hill Coffee House lights up December On Sunday, Dec. 15, Joe Hill Coffee House, Rossland’s community showcase for talent from throughout the West Kootenays, will present another great show. Our performers are: • Michael Gifford, founder of Joe Hill Coffee House, performing songs from Lonesome Valley, a country operetta written by Michael’s father in 1950.

• The Singing Coyotes, seven harmonious females gathering from far and wide to serenade Rossland (To make their long journey worthwhile, the Singing Coyotes will perform two sets.).

• Young dancers from Kootenay Dance Work: Ali Ferguson dancing Dream Catcher, Hollie Arsenault dancing Fields of Gold, and Bethaney Johnson dancing Ave Maria.

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completing our high school diplomas through blended learning with Self Design High based out of Nelson.

But what is blended learning?

Blended learning is the opportunity to almost completely customize our own learning experiences thanks to the innovative practices that Self Design High offers.

These innovative practices allow us to quickly and easily complete our mandatory courses, along with many interesting electives such as peace studies, street art or even iDesign courses where we are given the ability to completely customize our own courses.

The atmosphere here at Seven Summits is extremely relaxed and we are pretty much free to do as we please, as long as we are keeping up with our courses.

The Grade 8-9s are upstairs where they do lots of work with our two hard working mentors, Melanie Boothe and Jonny Coleshill, while the Grade 10-12s work downstairs on our laptops where we get to chill on the couches and drink tea.

There are also a few very gracious volunteers that come in and help to make sure Seven Summits runs smoothly and the students have all the learning resources they need.

Self Design also offers alternative resources to help students out, such

• The Rossland Glee Club, presenting Tribute to Snow, followed by a traditional French carol, and finishing with a Christmas piece that, in their words, will “blow the doors down.”

• Andrew and John Cullen, a father and son duo performing fiery Mediterranean Flamenco guitar, featuring the music of Rodrigo y Gabriela, Pavlo, and original compositions.

• Stevie B, a perennial Rossland favorite, singing and strumming a la Steve.

• Green Avenue: Aaron Andrews singing and playing guitar, Paul Dasti on bass, and Chris Leslie, an award-winning fiddler newly arrived from Nova Scotia. Canadian country at its finest.

Joe Hill Coffee House has goodies by the Gold Fever Follies, soft seats and round tables and a relaxing familyfriendly atmosphere.

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Joe Hill Coffee House takes place in the Rossland Miners’ Union Hall, 1765 Columbia Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m. (because of the size our show, we would like to ask that people arrive early enough that we can start at 7 p.m. sharp.). For more information, contact Les Carter, 250-362-5677, retrac01@telus.net.

IN BRIEF Clarification RE: Magical Mountain Tour, Rossland News, Nov. 28 It may seem like a small detail but I think it’s important to clarify that Mount Assiniboine Lodge is not owned by any individuals.

It is the property of the people of British Columbia (through our government).

The lodge is operated under a lease with the province.

Raymond Gaudart, (Former Mt. Assiniboine Park Ranger)

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Kootenay kids needed to solve global energy crisis submitted Rossland News

Imagine the year is 2050.

Wind and solar have proliferated as clean, green, sources of electricity.

As society has yet to teach Mother Nature to blow wind all day long, and that pesky issue of the sun only shining sometimes is fundamentally unchangeable, we need better ways of saving up the clean energy we make—so we can use it when we actually need it—which begs the question: “By 2050, with plentiful wind and solar energy available, how will we store that

energy to make it more useful?”

KAST- GLOWS (Growing, Learning Opportunities with Science) is inviting kids in Grades 2-8 from school districts 8, 10, 20 and 51 to enter the 2013 Kootenay Contraption Contest to help answer this question of energy production.

This annual contest encourages kids to let their minds open wide, be as creative and innovative as possible and design a contraption that solves this future problem.

The contraptions created don’t necessarily have to work right now, but a sketch-

up and description of how it solves the problem are essential.

Contraptions may be drawn, built, videotaped, digitally built or otherwise.

Just show us that you’ve come up with the next brilliant energy-friendly idea, tell us the story of how it solves the problem and why it’s the best way forward.

Creative applications of technology in submissions are encouraged—and adored.

The 2013 Kootenay Contraption Contest runs until Jan. 10.

Entries will compete for the overall grand prize of an iPad Air.

In addition, the best submission in each grade will win a classroom pizza party.

Entries for this contest can be submitted in a variety of ways: post it on the GLOWS Facebook page (which you can find via www.kast.com/ GLOWS) and email associated name, grade and school information to info@kast. com.

Or download the entry form from http://www.kast. com/kootenaycontraptioncontest2013.

Either mail the completed submission to KAST at PO Box 119, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 or scan and e-mail it to info@kast.com.

Cooke development keeps cooking on front burner timothy schafer Rossland News

The Cooke Avenue development needs to be a community-relevant development, one Rosslander implored council recently, preparing or the next phase of the zoning amendment.

In speaking during the public portion of the Nov. 12 meeting, one lady commended council for trying to make the development proposed for the former Cooke School site more affordable.

She said affordable housing in Rossland was hard to come by, considering the median home cost was $279,000 (in 2008), and not many young people looking to buy and settle in the city could afford that cost.

The term affordable housing is defined as 30 per cent of gross income going to housing, and includes the cost of mortgage interest, principal and property tax.

And with a 10 per cent down payment, and a five per cent interest rate, a median-priced home in the city would need a gross income of approximately $70,000 to purchase it. But if someone is working a minimum wage, 40-hour per week job, their gross income is only $21,000, the lady noted, putting them in the mortgage affordability range of $95,000 or less.

“So that’s telling you that housing that is priced over the median is not affordable. And when a developer is talking about a cost of $200,000 to $300,000, it really has to be thought about is who is that affordable for? And what else is making it attainable?” she said to council.

on schedule City staff is currently working on the Official Community Plan amendment bylaw for a new development permit area.

The development permit area will contain guidelines for form and character of the development. Staff propose the following approximate schedule for bylaw review.

December 2013 - Council review development permit area guidelines.

December to January 2014 - Review guidelines with interested stakeholders (design review, neighbourhood, developer) Late January to February 2014 Council give first reading to OCP and Zoning bylaw amendments.

February to March 2014 - Public Hearing for OCP and zoning bylaw amendments.

Source: City of Rossland

She urged council to ask for clarity from the developer—Rossland Builder—on what the actual housing would be like, how much it would be finished and what amenities it would contain.

“It’s good that we have builders that want to build housing,” she noted. “The question is how can they make it useful, attainable and relevant for people who want to purchase homes in Rossland, and that the housing is more than just a cheap building?”

She said the wish list council described at the same meeting— which will likely be debated on Jan. 9 in council chambers—was appropriate in helping define what is not just affordable housing but attainable, live-able housing.

The development is slated for two large lots to allow mixed residential on what is public institutional, building a proposed 20

townhouse units in the form of six, multi-unit homes facing Thompson Avenue and Cooke Avenue. The total living space will be around 2,000 square feet at $150 per square foot.

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Corporation of the City of Rossland Notice of 2014 Regular Council Meeting Schedule Section 127 of the Community Charter requires that a schedule of the date, time and place of all regular council meetings to be held during the year be prepared and made available to the public.

Regular Meetings of Council will take place at Rossland City Hall, 1899 Columbia Avenue.

Regular Meetings of Council will be held on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month, unless otherwise posted.

Regular Meeting of Council which occur on statutory holidays may be rescheduled or cancelled by resolution of Council.

Regular Meetings of Council shall be called to order at 7:00 pm 2014 Regular Council Meeting Schedule: Monday - January 13, 2014 Monday - January 27, 2014 Tuesday - February 11, 2014**** Monday - February 24, 2014 Monday - March 10, 2014 Monday – March 24, 2014 Monday - April 14, 2014 Monday - April 28, 2014 Monday - May 12, 2014 Monday - May 26, 2014 Monday - June 9, 2014

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Thursday, December 12, 2013 Rossland News Kootenay group publisher: Chuck Bennett Acting publisher: Karen Bennett Editor: Timothy Schafer Writers: Ida Koric, Yolanda Ridge

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oads around the city and rural areas have now been adequately layered with snow and ice, cobbling up a perfect rink for in-turns and out-turns.

It’s not officially the roar of the rings on Rossland roads, but the action does seem to be hurrying hard towards the ditches in most cases as winter driving conditions are swept in.

Given that this happens every winter—roads becoming perfect curling rinks—for those who have lived in Canada for a number of years and driven on winter roads, it should be common knowledge that the normal posted speed limit (for optimal conditions) does not apply.

After you hit the ditch or the bumper of the vehicle in front of you, it is easy to blame the city or the road contractor for not cleaning the roads enough, but the onus often lies with the person behind the wheel.

Granted, sometimes there are no reasonable actions that can be taken to stay in your lane and out of the ditch, but a little lighter touch on the gas pedal goes a long ways to keeping it between the lines.

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Mandela: a model for Canadian politicians Second Opinion

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hat a relief to have the Canadian news media focussing on the celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life and his remarkable impact on South Africa, rather than the base buffoonery of a big city mayor.

And what an instructive juxtaposition.

South Africa, whose majority was new to the democratic process, identified and elected a man in 1994 who was able to lead

that country through an incredibly dangerous period: many wanted revenge on the white minority; many feared for their lives in anticipation of lawlessness.

However, Mandela and those around him managed to create an atmosphere of reconciliation and respect for the rule of law.

Contrast that with what we have seen lately in this country. Voters here have a long involvement with democratic practices. We brag about how democratic our institutions are.

We cluck our tongues at the failed attempts at democracy around the world.

Yet we have elected men and women who refuse to hold to account those among them who commit acts that are, if not criminal, at least

dishonest.

We laugh at the infantile behaviour of some elected officials and shrug our shoulders at the unethical behaviour of others.

Mandela refused to sit a second term as president, confirming his belief that those in power must serve the needs of the nation, not their own ambition.

Here, our elected officials always deny mistakes and misbehaviour, refusing to step down, refusing to give up power, vowing to fight for re-election in spite of their obvious unsuitability for public office.

Our nation does not require elected officials with the unique and extraordinary characteristics of a man like Nelson Mandela in order to survive.

It does however require individuals with at least some of Mandela’s characteristics, men and women who believe in the rule of law and the value of ethics, and who understand the role that dignity and honour serve in the maintenance of public office.

That isn’t too much to ask.

In every community there are individuals who possess those characteristics and who have the intelligence and will to lead.

It is up to the public and the political parties they support to find them and put them forward as candidates for election, and then hold them to account.

That shouldn’t be too much to ask; it should be the least we expect.

Jim Holtz is a Boundarybased writer.

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Nutrition, santé et collectivité – 1ère partie

Par Ev Lynou

Apprendre à prendre soin de soi-même, de ses enfants, de sa communauté et de la planète est une question communautaire ou l’éducation alternative, l'ouverture d’esprit et la passion (ou la foi) sont nécessaires. En ce qui concerne l'alimentation, on peut commencer par observer les comportements alimentaires dans notre entourage et remarquer comment les conflits et les jugements qui y sont associés entrent en jeu. N'est il pas incroyable de voir ce qui existe dans les rayons d'un super marché? S'il est inutile de blâmer les consommateurs ignorants ou les profiteurs de l'industrie agro-alimentaire il existe certainement une possibilité de changer cette situation en travaillant au niveau personnel, en particulier grâce à son choix de consommateur. De plus, en tant que personne qui partage, inspire et engage son énergie, les possibilités de transformation croissent de façon exponentielle. Quand enseigner est le don authentique d'un être passionné ou la démonstration, l’expérimentation, le jeu et la créativité sont vécus, on peut sentir que tout est possible.

La gestion et le partage des ressources ainsi que la coopération sont des facteurs qui peuvent jouer un rôle déterminant dans la vie et l’évolution des communautés. Prenons l'exemple d'un café bio. Ce café pourrait choisir d'aider une personne démunie, survivante du cancer, en l'accueillant pour des repas gratuits chaque semaine. En établissant des prix compétitifs équivalents à ceux d'un café conventionnel (au lieu de rechercher le profit maximal) le café développera une bonne clientèle tout en promouvant le manger bio.

Cela implique une gestion passionnée, avec en conséquence l’établissement d'un personnel passionné ainsi que d'une clientèle amicale et fidèle. Voilà donc une clef de succès! En offrant des classes (plutôt que de garder secrètes certaines recettes) l'impacte au niveau collectif est encore amplifié. Tout cela simplement grâce à la passion, à l’éthique et à la générosité d’êtres inspirés. Ceci n'est pas imaginaire. Les exemples

concrets sont de plus en plus nombreux dans nos communautés. Je peux citer Le café Tao Organics à North Vancouver (tenu par Agathe Mathieu) ainsi que le distributeur Organic Matters à Nelson.

Il est temps de mettre en place de plus nombreux espaces qui offrent éducation et soutient de l'alimentation biologique principalement crue et principalement végétalienne. Cette affirmation pourrai rendre furieux les adeptes des mouvements populaires qui valorisent à l’extrême la consommation de produits animaux, mais voici pourquoi je fais cette proposition.

Une plus grande école pour Rossland L'école élémentaire MacLean de Rossland a fermé ses portes en avril à la suite de compressions budgétaires. Elle a été construite pour accueillir 300 élèves. Le Conseil scolaire francophone a déboursé un million afin d’en faire l’acquisition. Cette somme, qui appartient à la province, provient des sommes non utilisées lors de la construction d'autres écoles francophones.

Cette école servira à accueillir les 47 élèves de l'École des Sept-Sommets.

Ces élèves sont actuellement scolarisés dans le sous-sol de l'ancien manège militaire de la ville, un bâtiment qui n'a pas été mis en place pour être une école et n’offrait pas assez d'espace. L'École des Sept-Sommets a connu une augmentation constante des effectifs chaque année depuis son ouverture en 2004. Ils espèrent qu’avec la nouvelle installation, ils seront en mesure d'attirer plus d'admissions de partout dans la région. Le déménagement aura lieu en janvier 2014 suite à une inspection du bâtiment.

L’AFKO se réjouit de cette nouvelle et veut féliciter tous les participants à ces négociations. Quel beau cadeau pour l’école des Sept-Sommets qui fête, cette année, sa 10e année d’existence.

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Grey, like Granite Mountain, will feature runs off of all sides, with the majority of new trails being intermediate, and a series of expert chutes off of the north face. A single green run winds its way down the ridge to meet up with Rino’s, then branches off to the base of the Grey chair.

The construction of a lift on Grey Mountain doesn’t mean the end of the popular cat run introduced last year.

For the upcoming season, skiers can still access backcountry terrain for $10, but now in the White Wolf area of the range. The Grey expansion will add 22 new ski runs and bring the total skiable terrain at the resort to 2,787 acres.

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According to Richards, crews are on schedule—currently doing detail work and load testing on the Grey chair lift to make sure it’s safe and operable.

At press time those results were not available. An official update was expected today.

“Our mission is to have the Grey chair open, but it’s not guaranteed,” said Richards. “If not on Dec. 14 then shortly there after.”

While we wait with bated breath for the official unveiling of Grey, there are lots of other new things to get your heart racing for the 2013/14 season.

To get you out on the slopes, there’s Red’s Big Deal 3 Pac—a simplified new value card designed for locals. Replacing the Vertical Value Card, the pass includes three full-day lift tickets for any one person to use during the ski season; the days do not have to be consecutive and there are no blackout dates.

Passes are not sold online but can be purchased through Red’s ticket office and at vari-

ous locations in Nelson, Castlegar, Creston and Trail.

Richards encourages people to get their 3 Pac sooner rather than later because they will probably sell out before the Dec. 20 deadline.

There are also several new options for lessons including the Red Junior Freeski Team, a competitive freeski program for kids aged seven to 12, Park Ratz, a weekly terrain park focused club for kids aged seven to 15, and the Red Snowsports Alumni, an advanced training and mentoring program for participants aged 13 to 17.

For après ski (or while you ski) there is Weiner Take All, the new food station at bottom of the Grey Chair.

New events include a Craft Beer Festival that will be held March 1-2 in conjunction with The Gathering. Organized in partnership with Chris Bjerrisgaard, operator of Craft Beer Week in Vancouver, 10 craft breweries have already signed up to participate in activities such as the best beer

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Richards is also excited about testing out the new PA system in Rafters with up to five new Canadian bands making the trip to Rossland, and hopefully a couple international acts as well.

“We really want to ramp up the entertainment, keep it fun and cool,” he said.

“This is definitely going to be a record year at Red Mountain,” said Richards, who is obviously proud of the tremendous build up the resort received in the off season. “We received coverage from all the major ski magazines this fall and the December issue of SKI magazine listed us as having the best expansion.”

But really, there’s no competition. The development of Grey Mountain is one of the single largest expansions of an existing resort in North America in four decades. The only question now is whether the additional 997 acres of chair accessible terrain will be ready to ski on opening day.

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The familiar skis of Black Jack Ski Club won’t be the only ones gracing the snow this weekend as the Haywood NorAm/Buff Sprints Race will bring cross country skiers from across the continent to the city.

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Over 230 of some of the best cross country skiers in North America will be descending on Rossland this weekend as the city prepares to host the Haywood NorAm/Buff Sprints Race.

Hosted by the Black Jack Ski Club at their newly groomed and upgraded course north of Rossland, the NorAms are a top level cross country skiing event that attracts skiers from the U.S. and Canadian National teams.

And, with next year being

an Olympic year, the race will include several 2014 Olympians as part of the Canadian World U23 Championship Team Trials.

The format for the races is a free technique sprint and a classic technique distance race.

Also on this weekend will be the Teck Kootenay Cup #1 & #2 races.

Tourism Rossland executive director Deanne Steven estimated the event would bring in a total of 400 people to the city, including coaches and families.

“This event has proven to be a major economic generator for the Rossland tourism commu-

nity,” she said.

“We see a terrific amount of spin-offs for accommodation, restaurants and retail during these races.”

Ian Sibbald, chief of competition for Black Jack, said the course was in great shape for the event.

“The recent snowfall has made the conditions perfect for this type of race, and we are really looking forward to showcasing our updated facilities.”

The public is welcomed to attend these high level races, and full race details can be found on Black Jack’s website: www.skiblackjack.ca/noram.

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From left: head coach Sabrina Hinson, Desiree Cassidy, Loren Corkill, Ella Knight, Erin Flood, Payton Reed and Morgen Corkhill.

Morgen Corkhill, Tatyanna Fontaine (Rossland) and Hannah Corven (Nelson) at the Castlegar Freeskate seminar in November.

The Rossland Figure Skating Club had seven skaters attend the East Kootenay Competition in Kimberley from Nov. 29-30.

Results were as follows: Loren Corkill, Silver Evaluation in Star 1Group 3; Morgan Corkill, Bronze Evaluation in Star 2 - Group 2, fourth place in Elements 1 - Group 1; Erin Flood, Bronze Evaluation in Star 2 - Group 2, third place in Elements 1 - Group 1; Tatyanna Fontaine, Bronze Evaluation in Star 2 - Group 2, fifth place in Elements 1 - Group 3; Desiree Cassidy, second place in Elements 1 - Group 4, fifth place in Pre-Introductory Interpretive, eighth place in Star 4 13 and Over; Ella Knight, ninth place in Star 4 13 and Over, ninth place in Pre-Introductory Interpretive; Payton Reed, Bronze Evaluation in Star 3.

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There are already 230 racers registered, with more signing up every day. So far from Canada there are racers from Alberta, B.C., Ontario, Quebec and the Yukon.

And so far from the U.S.A. there are racers from Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Vermont and Washington.

Saturday morning will feature the exciting head-to-head sprints, with the qualification rounds starting at 9 a.m. and the elimination heats starting at 11:30 a.m.

Sunday morning will feature the beautiful and grueling classic distance event, starting at 9 a.m. for the women and 10 a.m. for the men.

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“Black Jack has really put itself on the map for consistently hosting great events” said Dave Dyer, events director for Cross Country Canada.

“Enthusiastic volunteers, great snow, great trails, top notch grooming, a strong race committee, and a very welcoming town—the perfect mix. We’re very excited to see all the trail improvements they have made.”

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There was also a High Test Day held in conjunction with the competition, and those that passed were: Desiree Cassidy, Ten Fox and European Waltz; Ella Knight, American Waltz and Harris Tango; Payon Reed, Rocker Foxtrot and Bronze Interpretive.

On Dec. 7 seven skaters attended a Low Test Day in Nakusp.

Successful passed tests were as follows: Morgan Corkill, Baby Blues; Tatyanna Fontaine, Canasta Tango; Erin Flood, Dutch Waltz and Canasta Tango; Elle Ballendine, Dutch Waltz and Canasta Tango; Jade Gaudet, Dutch Waltz and Canasta Tango; Desiree Cassidy, Junior Bronze Skating Skills.

The skaters are now preparing for the West Kootenay Invitational Competition to be held in Rossland from Jan. 17-19. Skaters from the Kootenay region, Okanagan region and possibly Alberta will be competing at this competition.

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Photos will be a minimum donation of $15; customers will be able to choose from a number of poses and be emailed a high-resolution shot, or will have the option to order prints for an additional fee.

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In previous years the LCIC, through the LCCDT, received almost $250,000 per year.

Wallace said the service had “not been using all of those funds, due to slow start up and not finding an economic development officer” right away.

The EES contributed $224,000 per year to the LCIC, with Rossland taxpayers shelling out over $40,000 per year.

The service agreement for 2014 has not been drawn so Wallace was not sure how the money would be used.

She wanted to see wording in the new economic development agreement that the LCIC would secure funds either directly from business in the area, or from some other place, and not assume a future service would be completely taxpayer funded.

“I have a little bit of a frustration with economic development being completely on the backs of taxpayers,” she said.

“I don’t think it’s fair for it to be completely a taxpayer-fund-

ed burden.

“It gets into a real philosophical issue with the spin of economic development being beneficial for the community as a whole.”

For a senior on a fixed income trying to stay in their home, she said, economic development isn’t something they should have to pay for.

From Rossland’s perspective there are a few bodies that are already working on similar projects—the Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Rossland and the Sustainability Commission’s economic development task force—and it was deemed to be unnecessary overlap.

And with the current debate raging in Rossland City council chambers over core services and the level of taxation in the city, the topic of funding something that was immeasurable to such an extent was superfluous, said Wallace.

“There is a big focus right now on what is a core service,

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Amanda Hamilton, store owner and HEART board member, explains the motivation behind the event: “Christmas is a time of giving; I’m hoping to promote more of that mindset as the holidays approach. Pet photos with Santa are a fun way to raise money for worthy local and international causes.”

Pet owners can bring their fuzzy family members to Tails after a day at the hill, as photos begin at 3:30 p.m.

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what should we be taxing for and there is a hesitancy of burdening local taxpayers with a responsibility that might be someone else’s,” she said. “It was recognized that (the cost) was higher than it needed to be.”

She said that movement stems from a push by a number of directors and municipal councilors to define and get back to what is an essential level of service, the core services of what a regional or municipal government provides.

“We need to ask, ‘What do we need to deliver?’ because the level of taxation is becoming an issue,” she said.

The LCIC was set up as part of the Lower Columbia Community Development Team society (LCCDT) to focus economic development services within the region.

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Recreation, Education, Community Rossland Rec Department Rossland Youth Action Network Rossland has a new youth coordinator who’s putting together some awesome fun for the community’s kids.

Check out the upcoming activities and events planned for the next few weeks.

Rossland Youth Action Network logo contest Design the logo for the Youth Action Network.

The winning logo will be included on all our posters, event pages, etc. This could be your 15 minutes of fame.

Winning logo designer will win a $100 gift certificate to a Rossland Business of your choice.

There will be runner up prizes as well.

Youth Action Network: Painting with Stephanie Gauvin The second in our local artist series, youth artists can come and learn painting techniques from popular local artist Stephanie Gauvin.

Space is limited so register now at Rossland Recreation 250-362-2327.

Times: 3:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays at the Rossland Art Gallery; four sessions: Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26.

Cost is $25 for all four sessions. Includes art supplies.

Blackjack hosts Haywood Noram’s From Dec. 14-15 watch some of the best racers in North America compete at Black Jack Cross Country ski trails as part of the Haywood Nor Am and Buff Sprint series.

Public skating schedule, Dec. 9-15 Public Skating in the Rossland Arena is on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 2:30-4 p.m. and again from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information about admission prices, skate rentals and more, please log onto the city’s website, at www.rossland.ca , then arena page.

Adult drop-in hockey Adults can enjoy co-ed drop In recreation hockey on Tuesday nights from 9:45-11 p.m. and Sundays from 9:15-10:30 p.m. This is a fun opportunity to play hockey with players of varying abilities, including beginners.

Drop in is $10 or you can purchase a 10X pass from the Rec. Department for $80. If you’re a goalie you can play for free.

If you’re able to play during the day, on Thursdays from 1:45 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. you can play drop in hockey for $10 drop in or $180 for the season.

Rossland Seniors The Rossland Seniors Hall has lots of great activities running through the week.

On Mondays at 1:30 p.m. the Rossland

The West Kootenay Labour Council have organized a fundraising drive in support of the IBEW Local 213 and COPE 378 affected by the Fortis BC Lock Out. These workers have been locked out since late June, 2013.

Anyone who would like to support the Locked Out Workers, may make a donation at the Kootenay Savings Credit Union to the West Kootenay Labour Council Strike Fund Account #1477728.

Seniors Art Club meets.

Contact Edith Harasin at 250-3625477 for more information.

On Monday evenings the Rossland Quilters Guild gets together at 7 p.m.

Contact Deyanne Davies at 250-3627727 for more information.

On Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. the Rossland Golden City Old Time

Fiddlers practice and play.

The public are welcome to sit in and listen to the old time fiddlers play their music. Visitors should contact Richie Mann before going to the Hall. Contact Richie or Audrey at 250-362-9465.

On Thursdays between 9:30-11 a.m. join the seniors for stretching exercises and morning tea and snacks.

Rossland Public Library Check out the library’s website for a complete listing of the programs they’re running.

From Storytime for toddlers to Teen Movie night, the library has some excellent opportunities to connect with others and to further a love of literacy.

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