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Rosslanders opt for change ALICIA WALLACE Rossland News

At the time of going to print, preliminary election results had been announced and Rosslanders made it clear that this term they wanted new leaders for their city. Kathy Moore is the new mayor with votes heavily in her favour. Kathy received 1,240 votes to Jill Spearn’s 363 votes.

The election results show Rosslander’s want change.

Candidates, who have previously not sat on Council, received the majority of the votes for the councillor seats.

As of Sunday morning, five of the six seats on Council were confirmed. The all male councillors will be Aaron Cosbey (1,294 votes), Marten Kruysse (1,276 votes), Andrew Zwicker (1,275 votes), Andy Morel (1,233 votes) and Lloyd McLellan (948 votes). Existing mayor, Greg Granstrom with 444 votes, will not have a place on the new Council.

The initial count resulted with both John Greene and incumbent Tim Thatcher receiving 788 votes, making it a tie for the final seat.

An official recount was held Monday, November 17 in an effort to resolve the tie. The recount resulted in a difference of two votes in favour of Greene. Either Greene or Thatcher could request a judicial recount. Thatcher indicated he will not be requesting one. The declaration of Official Election Re-

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In the event of a judicial recount being requested, had it produced a tie vote between Greene and Thatcher, a ‘lot’ would have been conducted. The City of Rossland bylaw #2572 states, “in the event of a tie vote after a judicial recount, the tie vote will be resolved by conducting a lot in accordance with Section 141 of the Local Government Act.” A lot is conducted by writing both candidates names on a piece of paper and drawing out a ‘winner.’ The person’s name on the piece of paper will essentially receive an additional ‘vote’.

From the estimated 2,587 eligible voters 1,614 took to the polls resulting in an approximate 62 per cent voter participation.

A gratified Kathy Moore spoke of her delight with this year’s voter participation.

“I went by Rossland Summit School twice today (Saturday) and saw many cars — we have had a high turn-out.”

Kathy had suggested to Council at an October meeting to challenge other municipalities to raise voter turnout by having a friendly competition. All other councillors present at the meeting decided against the idea.

Many of Rossland’s businesses had posted signs in their windows reminding fellow citizens to take to the polls.

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Pacific Coastal Airlines announced on Friday that it would begin flights from Trail to Kelowna on Jan. 12.

Flights will operate six days per week, excluding Saturdays, and is scheduled to leave Trail at 2:15 p.m.

The 40-minute one-way trip is expected to cost approximately $110.

“This is great news for the area and the airport,” said Don Goulard, manager of the Trail Regional Airport.

“It’s been something people have been working on for years. We really needed this.

It’s perfect especially in the winter.”

Spencer Smith, Pacific Coastal’s vice-president of Commercial Services, said the company has been studying expanding Trail routes.

“It’s certainly a market we’ve been paying attention to for

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He explained with the start of Pacific Coastal’s new route from Victoria to Prince George, also scheduled to start Jan. 12, it opened the door for restructuring routes and incorporating a Trail-to-Kelowna flight.

“It was a good opportunity,” Smith told the Trail Times.

“And the timing is good as well.”

He echoed Goulard’s comments about winter driving conditions and tackling highway passes to get to Kelowna.

Kirsty Tichauer, Pacific Coastal’s base supervisor at the Trail airport, said the flights would be a welcome addition.

“We have had a lot of people who said they would like the service,” said Tichauer.

She said one of the main reasons people have been asking for the flights is to make easier access to Kelowna for doctor’s appointments, especially when winter driving is treacherous.

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Castlegar, Nelson and the Kootenay Boundary region have been calling on us to provide this new route for years,” Smith said in a press release.

Smith tempered any hopes that flights to Calgary were next on the list for the Trail Regional Airport.

He said the company has “no intention,” of offering up flights to Calgary.

He said there is already that option for West Kootenay travelers but the Kelowna destination is something they could provide to their customers.

The flight schedule announced in the press release states flights will depart Kelowna International Airport at 1 p.m. arriving at the Trail Regional Airport at 1:40 p.m.

The aircraft will depart Trail at 2:15 p.m., arriving back in Kelowna at 2:55 p.m.

Smith stressed this isn’t “a market test.” The company is committed to the Trail-Kelowna route as long as it remains economically viable.

Kathy Moore takes Mayor seat in Rossland • Continued from page 1 Saturday saw a colourful display of signs along Columbia Avenue in both English and French, calling on people to do their part and have a say.

“The political elves were at work, not in support of any one candidate, but to raise voter turn-out,” said the new Mayor.

Ms. Moore is the second female mayor for the City of Rossland but gender does

not matter to Kathy ,who explained that while it is wonderful, gender does not figure into the equation of good leaders.

The first steps will to be to bring all the new councillors up to speed on Council

protocol. “We have a lot of new councillors and it will be baby steps to begin with — it is important that everyone feels listened to and for Council to work as a team to be productive,” Rossland’s new leader said.

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At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 12, Aaron Milburn woke to the sound of crackling coming from the basement of the Fourth Avenue Rossland rental property he and his wife Sherelle lived in.

Milburn initially assumed their sevenmonth-old kittens were up to mischief and the reason for the noise was coming from the basement. But as he lay awake in bed he could not possibly think what the kittens could be doing to cause this sort of noise and he left the comfort of his warm bed to investigate.

That decision was probably one that saved the Milburns’ lives and was quickly realized upon opening the basement door. Flames leapt out and Aaron quickly shut the door and screamed to Sherelle, who was still asleep upstairs, to wake up and get out.

The couple quickly evacuated their home but with the stairs to the basement on fire, their kittens Will and Lola, were still trapped in the basement. Once outside the Milburns rescued their precious kittens by breaking a basement window and scooping them up from amongst the flames.

“They are very special to us,” Sherelle said of the rescued kittens.

Aaron dialed 911 and within 10 minutes the emergency services arrived to

extinguish the fire and examine the occupants.

“It felt like forever but in hindsight it was pretty quick,” she said of the response time for help. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

The Milburns also reported that their smoke detectors did not go off.

No lives were lost and neighbouring properties were not damaged as a result of the early morning fire.

“Aaron was taken to hospital and treated for smoke inhalation; it’s not life threatening but he does have to use a puffer,” his new wife said.

The couple was married just two months ago and had boxes of wedding gifts packed away. They were saving for a home of their own and planning to move at the end of November. Sadly most of the Milburns’ belongings were destroyed in the fire and all they are left with is the clothes on their backs.

“The house is destroyed; if stuff is not burnt or melted then it has water damage,” Sherelle said.

The newlyweds are temporarily staying with Sherelle’s sister who lives on the same street as the burned property.

“It has been overwhelming,” Sherelle said of the ordeal.

Members of Sherelle’s family have set up a trust account in the couple’s name with the Trail branch of Kootenay Savings Credit Union. Family and friends are

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“Everyone has been very supportive, we are very grateful of the contributions,” Sherelle says of the community’s support so far.

As a result of the incident, the City of Rossland, where both Aaron and Sherelle’s mothers are long-term employees, has urged people to test their smoke detectors to ensure they are working and reminds everyone to discuss an evacuation plan for their household before a similar incident occurs.

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Thursday, Novemer 20, 2014 Rossland News Kootenay group publisher: Chuck Bennett Acting publisher: Karen Bennett Advertising: Christine Esovoloff Operations Manager: Jennifer Cowan

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Time to move forward Now that the final votes have been cast, tallied and announced, it’s time for municipalities and rural areas across the province to get back to business.

The 2014 civic election in B.C. has come and gone and communities in the West Kootenay can finally put all the campaign drama behind them.

Councils and other elected bodies can set their sights on doing what they where elected to do — run their respective areas and serve their citizens.

That’s a concept often lost on new politicians.

The people voted them into office so they can best serve the needs of the community, a feat that isn’t always easy.

Despite the best intentions of many new politicians, changing the world — or at least their tiny part of it — doesn’t happen overnight.

All those bold promises of change and improvement will take time.

There is a political process that has to be followed and it’s time for the newcomers to go to school.

For those newbies, there will be a steep learning curve in the coming months. Hopefully more experienced, returning politicians will share their experiences to allow the newcomers to more quickly acclimatize themselves to their new responsibilities and the process, rules and regulations that have to be followed.

The political realm is a slow moving machine and once the hype of an election dies down, the process will begin to plod along. Still, the coming of new people always brings new hope.

Candidates, turned politicians, have the opportunity to change the system, one slow bit at a time. Let’s hope they succeed in reinvigorating the process as they adjust to their new roles.

As for the public that voted in the new governments, their job isn’t over yet either.

Voting was just the first step. Now it’s their job to keep informed, keep watching and hold their politicians accountable.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Seeking Enlightenment “How shall they govern the Mountain Kingdom?” said the King, directing his words at the large pile of rocks heaped on what was once a sacred grotto adjacent to the museum.

The Oracle of Delphi often visited here to escape the heat of the Grecian summer. Being something of a free spirit a few rocks didn’t bother her. The King had decided to give the new religion of democracy a try after the natives got a bit restless, but after several years of strife and turmoil he was having second thoughts. You can’t beat a good old-fashioned regal autocracy for getting stuff done without all the squabbling. Henry VIII had the right idea: no messing about; my way or the block.

However, being a kindly and generous monarch he thought he’d check with the Oracle to see what his options might be. “So, how shall they govern the Mountain Kingdom?” he repeated.

A distant voice echoed up through the rocks: “Tell to the king his hallowed hall is not yet in decay; Fresh warriors shall spend their years so citizens can say With strength and wisdom they did rule to pave the golden way; Then fade away as all have done, while most of us just play.”

The usual gibberish, the King thought to himself. Why can’t the woman talk in plain English or Greek or whatever. ‘Pave the golden way’? Could

that mean get the finances sorted out; get some gold in the coffers? That’s the biggie for sure. There are some scary bills coming down the pike, and we all know who has to pay. But what’s wrong with a bit of play?

Something has to change for sure. However they govern the Mountain Kingdom they had better have their act firmly together, together being the operative word, including the neighbours. But why not have some fun doing it? That could really change things. The family that plays together stays together and all that. If it were fun, people would be clamouring to get involved. That chamber is like a church and about as welcoming. No windows and the atmosphere

of a mausoleum. Paint the place. Expand it. Welcome the people. You’re going to need all the help you can get. Bring on the gospel choir!

The King paused in his mental tirade. Was that jazz music echoing up from the rockpile? That’s got to be old Satchmo himself! “He’s got the whole world in his hands; He’s got the whole world in his hands …”

“Now you’re talking,” the King called to the rocks, clicking his fingers to the beat. “Let’s get this Kingdom really rocking!”

And off he went, dancing down the road: “He’s got you and me sister in his hands; He’s got you and me brother in his hands …”.

Graham Kenyon, Rossland

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Crime down in Rossland SALE Crime report under magnifying glass at council meeting ALICIA WALLACE Rossland News

The latest City of Rossland Crime Statistics snapshot was presented to the City at the Ordinary Council meeting on Nov. 10. Sergeant Oelke of Trail and District Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) presented the report brief, which summarises incidences of 13 crime categories from January to June, 2014 within the City of Rossland.

There were no incidences of murder, nonsexual assaults, robbery, attempted break and enter, traffic related offences involving accidents, or impaired driving. The only difference from 2013 within these crime categories was non-sexual assaults, where three incidences occurred in the previous year. In relation to murder, Sergeant Oelke explained that the Feeney Homicide did not fall within the report data collection area, and was assigned to another neighbouring region.

One incident of sexual assault was reported.

This compares to two reports of sexual assault for the 12 months in 2012, and no reported cases in 2013.

Break and enter has decreased from previous years, with only one case being reported in the first six months of 2014.

The City of Rossland saw an increase in theft, mischief and possession of stolen property. 24 incidences have been reported in this category, up from 16 in 2013. Sergeant Oelke explained to Council that the 24 reported incidences may have been attributed to a small number of individuals, rather than there being 24 offenders.

Two drug offences were reported, down from four for the first six months of 2013. Sergeant Oelke mentioned that drug offences are often found by default, following investigations of reports of other unlawful activities.

The other categories receiving reports were in relation to motor vehicles. One theft of motor vehicle incident was recorded, while six total reportable property damage accidents were reported. The Sergeant did not provide any further insight in relation to these categories.

“Rossland has always had a lower crime rate and this year was a little bit down from other years,” said Sergeant Oelke.

Sergeant Oelke served the Kooetnay region from 1993 until 2006, before being posted to the Prince George region for eight years. He returned home this year to the role of NonCommissioned Officer in Charge.

To report a non-emergency crime call the local RCMP on (250) 364-2566. For all emergencies call 911.

Summary of Crime Statistics Snapshot: January to June 2014 Crime Category Reported Incidence Murder 0 Sex Assaults 1 Assaults (excluding Sex Assaults) 0 Robbery 0 Break & Enter 4 Attempted Break & Enter 0 Theft of Motor Vehicles 1 Theft, Mischief and Possession of Stolen Property 24 Drug Offences 2 Traffic Related Offences Fatal Accidents Injury Accidents Reportable Property Damage Accidents Impaired Driving

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Dear Miss Sensibility, I have been struggling lately with anger. I have a lot of stress in my life and feel I manage quite well ... most of the time. Every once in a while though, something happens, and I end up snapping like a dry twig.

Any tips for stress and anger management? -Angry

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It is very wise of you to realize that your anger is a problem and begin to work on conquering it. Anger not only harms our relationships and careers, but also damages our physical and emotional health. Mark Twain said, “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”

The key to solving your snap anger outbursts may be found in dealing with the other issue, that of having a lot of stress in your life. No life is without stress, but too much stress has physical consequences: low energy, headaches, digestive problems, chest pain, insomnia and susceptibility to illness, just to name a few.

Emotional symptoms include being easily agitated, frustrated and moody,overwhelmed, the sense that you are losing control or need to take control and difficulty relaxing and quieting your mind. My guess is you can put a check mark next to many of these items.

Take some time for a bit of serious reflexion on your life. Look for the root of the problem, what situations are causing the most stress in your life? Is there a common thread in the situations that trigger the anger? Have you overcommitted yourself and ended up with more responsibilities than you can emotionally handle? Are your priorities in line or are unimportant things stealing the time needed for the big things like relationships? Do you have time to do the things in life that bring you joy? Analyzing and deciding where the problems lie is half the battle. Once that is done, the work of making some adjustments and implementing changes begins. The reward for your labour can be a mind at rest and a heart at peace.

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Teachers of Rossland Summit School honoured their We Scare Hunger Food Drive commitments, made to the students if they reached their donation target. Pictured here is Principal Ms. Lavender, covered in shaving cream after one student from each grade threw a shaving cream pie at her. While Vice-Principal, Mr. Gregory, gets his hair dyed blue and pink.

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Since 1978 En Famille International has been organizing foreign language immersion exchanges with families between the countries of France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, USA and Canada. Children and adolescents aged between nine and 16, from two different countries, spend a year together. Six months are spent welcoming the foreign student into the Canadian family’s home and another six months are spent abroad living with a host family.

More than 2,600 children have participated in this bilingual experience. One of those students is Calix Webber, a Grade 7 French immersion student at Rossland Summit School (RSS). Calix is currently living in Vannes, France with his host family. In February, the host family will send their son, Rémi, here to live with Calix and the rest of Webber family until September 2015.

Calix’s mother Tabatha Webber says, “We are all skiers in our family, and Calix is a little sad about missing the start of the season. Although he is excited to show his exchange brother Red Mountain when he returns.” In the fall break the RSS student visited Paris to see the sites. He saw the Eiffel Tower and went to the Louvre Museum. “Calix was amazed at how small the Mona Lisa was,” recounts his mother.

French student, Albane of Nantes, arrived at the Webber’s home the day before Calix left for France. She will be staying until February here in the Kootenays with Calix’s younger sister Meadow Webber. Albane’s home city of Nantes has 280,000 people and she does not have access to the same downhill terrain we have here in Rossland. “Meadow and Albane are anxious for Red to open, as Albane skies for a week once a year,” said Ms. Webber.

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Bottom photo: French exchange student Albane (left) with Meadow (right), her hosting sister, at a ‘Smokies’ hockey game.

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the exchange a great fit. The Kootenays offer so much, “We are lucky here with our lifestyle and our splendor, it seems a shame not to share it. Our host families are great, our schools are first rate, and we know that our kids going overseas will be well equipped to handle the challenges,” said Ms. Webber.

She explains that many families from Rossland have applied for the next round of exchange, scheduled for February 2015. Staff of En Famille International will visit the homes of prospective host families, while counterparts overseas are scheduled to do the same.

The primary value of the orga-

nization is the well being of the students. “We carefully vet our candidates and their families, and Canada is high on the list of desired countries,” Ms. Webber said.

Rossland plays host to the international organization’s fall meeting, to be held Nov. 21 and 22 at the Seven Summits Centre for Learning. On the Friday evening the organization is holding an open house for families and students. Those who attend will find out more information about participating in the exchange program.

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YAN endeavours to bring social connection and allow bonding time for the city’s youth who now attend three separate education facilities as a result of recent school restructuring.

“We aim to promote events that create cohesion amongst kids in the community,” said Mike Kent, YAN’s coordinator.

Kent, who has over 17 years experience working with

youth, would like to see more of Rossland’s adolescents attending secondary school at JL Crowe in Trail to be involved with the community group.

The activities planned for next year’s Youth Week aspire to include 90 to 95 per cent of Rossland’s 450 youth, aged between 12 and 18, engaged with at least one event. The program formatting will build on the success of this year’s event. Feature activities include a film festival, art show, art workshops and free movement workshops known as parkour.

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DIGITAL FILMMAKING WORKSHOP November 22 @ the Seven Summits Centre for Learning.

This workshop is for youth 1218 years old with intermediate skills, but advanced filmmakers are encouraged to attend. It will cover all the bases, including pre-production, production and post-production. Several computers and cameras will be available but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Adobe Premiere Pro will be the software of choice.

Registration is through Rossland Recreation at 250-362-2327.

YOUTH MAKE CHANGE! Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 at the Seven Summits Centre for Learning. Meet with other youth who want to make a difference in Rossland. Discuss local issues and prepare questions to ask the candidates running for Rossland City Council.

ADULT CO-ED REC HOCKEY Tuesdays 9:45 - 11 pm Sundays 9:15 - 10:30 pm Join this fun, co-ed recreational program of non-contact drop-in hockey. Full equipment is required and some experience necessary.

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ROSSLAND HOMESPUN CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE Saturday, November 29 from 10 am to 4 pm @ the Prestige Mountain Resort. Entry fee $3.

ROSSLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM & ARCHIVES ASSOCIATION - AGM Thursday, November 27, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre. Refreshments and light snacks will be available thanks to the Friends of the Rossland Museum.We will also be presenting a couple short films in the Cominco Theatre.

FILM: GMO OMG December 2, 7:30 p.m. @ the Miner’s Hall.

Presented by the West Kootenay Ecosociety.

ANNUAL ADVENT MUSIC Thursday, December 11, 7-8 p.m. @ Rossland Sacred Heart Church There will be music and meditation followed by hot chocolate and cookies. Everyone is welcome.

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CANCELLED: REC Volleyball at RSS has cancelled due to low turnout. The Coordinator will try to rally the troups in January to see if there’s more interest.

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TEEN NIGHT Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. @ the Rossland Public Library. Let Sage and Sally know what you want to do at Teen Night. Come out and have fun!

ROSSLAND SENIORS Monday 1:30 p.m.

Seniors Art Club meets. Contact Edith at 250-362-4477.

Monday 7:00 p.m.

Rossland Quilters Guild meets. Contact Dayanne at 250-362-7727.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Rossland Old Time Fiddlers play.

Visitors should contact Richie or Audrey at 250-362-9465.

Thursday 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Seniors stretching exercises and morning tea and snacks.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays 9 to 11 p.m. Join us every Tuesday and strut your stuff up on stage! With a new host every two weeks its gearing up to be a season of fantastic new talent and great music. Sign up sheet located in the foyer of The Flying Steamshovel.

LOCAL WRITERS DISCUSSION Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. @ the Rossland Seniors Hall. To share ideas, expertise & knowledge, critiques, and open opportunities for experienced and want to be writers. For more information contact Les Anderson by email lesanderson66@gmail.com or phone @ 250-362-5532.

FOLK DANCING Starting Thursday, September 4. The dance styles are English Country Dancing and Contra Dancing. Drop in fee is $8 but if you sign up with Rossland Rec. you can purchase a 10 punch pass for $50. No partner required.

ROSSLAND MAKERLAB Thursdays to Dec 18, 7:00 to 8:30 pm @ Seven Summits Centre for Learning Mentors are on hand to help with 3D modeling, printing or for other technology project. For youth 12 yrs and up. This program is FREE.

WRITERS CLUB Every Wednesday until Apr 15, 2015. 7:30 to 9 pm @ Rossland Seniors Hall. All genres of writers welcome. No membership fee.

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KARATE FOR KIDS Ages 6-14 years.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Miners Hall. The class runs from 3:30 to 5 pm.

ROSSLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY The Library has lots of great programs and events starting this month: Fridays at 11am the Books and Babies songs and story time happens for little ones 0 to 30 months.

Thursday from 3-4 pm there is something going on in the Library for school aged kids.

Second Thursday of each month from 3-4 pm the Page Turners program for kids 8-11 years old.

Fourth Thursday of each month from 3-4 pm. the Board Games Club for kids 6-12 years.

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Dinner Theatre Fundraiser Hosted by the Students of Seven Summits Centre for Learning Kick-start your holiday season with a Seussified evening of dinner theatre on Friday, December 5th, 5:30pm at the Miners Hall. This fundraiser is entirely student driven. Come join the students of Seven Summits Centre for Learning in an essential part of their arts education. Recent UVic Theatre graduate and Theatre Mentor, Sharmila Miller, encourages you to not only come witness an important arts education experience, but to participate in an applied learning environment. There will be a silent auction included in the evening’s festivities, so leave your “Bah! Humbug” mind set behind and invest in the future of our kids, community, and education. Help our kids “discover their passions, as academically minded, self-expressive, and socially conscious individuals.”

“The students have created teams to design everything from sets, props, and costumes to hall décor,” Miller says, “and are directing everything from rehearsals and marketing to the silent auction component!”

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SNOWBALL Friday, November 28 @ the Miners Hall Grade 9-12 Snowball Dance.Tickets are on sale Sponsored by the Youth Action Network. Details on Facebook.

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Reporter Alicia Wallace took to the streets to ask the public if they were happy with Rossland’s Municipal Election results and why or why not.

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Are you happy with Rossland’s Municipal Election results : The Smokettes support their team mate Carol Enns with a cheque after horrible car crash.

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Trail - Rossland Smokettes On a beautiful summer day in June 2013, Carol Enns experienced devastating injuries in a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver north of Colville, WA. Carol was a long time member of the Smokettes Women’s hockey team, and living the physically active life that so many of us enjoy in the Kootenays.

In February, the Smokettes held their annual Rossland Round-Up Charitable Hockey tournament. To support teammate, the Smokettes focused on Carol as main recipient of charitable funds from the tournament.

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