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The Pack AD (Maya Miller and Becky Black) rocked the Flying Steamshovel on Friday night. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Nelson band Saint Mountain thrilled to open for The Pack AD

The Pack AD was originally scheduled to play the Shovel on Friday, Jan. 12.

The Pack AD (Maya Miller and Becky Black) rocked the Flying Steamshovel on Friday night. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Edward Lindsey scored the goal that put the Castlegar Rebels back in the lead during Saturday night’s game against the Fernie Ghostriders. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Rebels return from break to win two

The Castlegar Rebels returned from a 10-day break in play to net two wins over the weekend.

Edward Lindsey scored the goal that put the Castlegar Rebels back in the lead during Saturday night’s game against the Fernie Ghostriders. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Rossland City Council met Wednesday to discuss its strategic plan for the remainder of its term. Left to right: Mayor Kathy Moore and Coun. Lloyd McLellan. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Rossland City Council sets priorities for remainder of term

Rossland City Council met Wednesday to review its strategic plan leading up to the election.

Rossland City Council met Wednesday to discuss its strategic plan for the remainder of its term. Left to right: Mayor Kathy Moore and Coun. Lloyd McLellan. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Efforts to rescue two snowboarders were underway early Sunday afternoon. The two men were safely returned to Red Mountain hours later. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

VIDEO: Dramatic video shows return of rescued snowboarders

Two snowboarders found safe near Rossland, B.C.

Efforts to rescue two snowboarders were underway early Sunday afternoon. The two men were safely returned to Red Mountain hours later. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Efforts to rescue two snowboarders were underway early Sunday afternoon. The two men were safely returned to Red Mountain hours later. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

VIDEO: Dramatic video shows return of rescued snowboarders

Two snowboarders were rescued near Rossland, B.C. on Sunday after being lost overnight.

Efforts to rescue two snowboarders were underway early Sunday afternoon. The two men were safely returned to Red Mountain hours later. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Two snowboarders went out of bounds and were missing overnight, according to RCMP. They have been located near Esling Creek and search and rescue teams, including RSAR, are now trying to get them out. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

VIDEO: Dramatic video shows return of rescued snowboarders

Two snowboarders were rescued near Rossland, B.C. on Sunday after being lost overnight.

Two snowboarders went out of bounds and were missing overnight, according to RCMP. They have been located near Esling Creek and search and rescue teams, including RSAR, are now trying to get them out. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Temperatures have been unseasonably mild in Castlegar. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Castlegar weekend forecast calls for wet snow, mild temperatures

Wet snow and unseasonably mild temperatures are in the forecast for Castlegar this weekend.

Temperatures have been unseasonably mild in Castlegar. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) coordinator Alana Murdoch and other volunteers provided entertaining and engaging activities for children as part of Family Literacy Week celebrations at the Castlegar Library last year. CBAL’s new coordinator, Corinne Svardfeldt, and volunteers will deliver activities at this year’s celebration on Saturday, Jan. 27. (Besty Kline/file photo)
Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) coordinator Alana Murdoch and other volunteers provided entertaining and engaging activities for children as part of Family Literacy Week celebrations at the Castlegar Library last year. CBAL’s new coordinator, Corinne Svardfeldt, and volunteers will deliver activities at this year’s celebration on Saturday, Jan. 27. (Besty Kline/file photo)
Julien Locke. (Russell Kennedy)

New World Cup best for Julien Locke

Local National Ski Team member Julien Locke claimed a new personal best.

Julien Locke. (Russell Kennedy)
Fred Bosinger decorated the family Volvo for the Golden City Days Parade. (Courtesy of Anna Randell)

Remembering legendary ski builder Fred Bosinger

On Dec. 12 Western Canada lost a man who made a mark in its skiing community.

Fred Bosinger decorated the family Volvo for the Golden City Days Parade. (Courtesy of Anna Randell)
Bill Green, owner of Triple Play Athletics and a partner in the PACE program, gave a presentation to Rossland parents at Seven Summits Centre for Learning last semester. (Courtesy of Andrea Pearce)

Two programs aid student-athletes in achieving goals

Two dads who raised athletes are providing options for students who want to pursue athletic careers.

Bill Green, owner of Triple Play Athletics and a partner in the PACE program, gave a presentation to Rossland parents at Seven Summits Centre for Learning last semester. (Courtesy of Andrea Pearce)
Bill Green, owner of Triple Play Athletics and a partner in the PACE program, gave a presentation to Rossland parents at Seven Summits Centre for Learning last semester. (Courtesy of Andrea Pearce)

Two programs aid student-athletes in achieving goals

Two dads who raised athletes are providing options for students who want to pursue athletic careers.

Bill Green, owner of Triple Play Athletics and a partner in the PACE program, gave a presentation to Rossland parents at Seven Summits Centre for Learning last semester. (Courtesy of Andrea Pearce)
Members of the Creston Valley Search and Rescue and Rossland Search and Rescue practiced preparing a patient for transfer onto a stretcher during Avalanche Awareness Day at Red Mountain on Saturday. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

West Kootenay search and rescue groups host Avalanche Awareness Day

"If you want to survive in the backcountry, you've got to be self-sufficient."

Members of the Creston Valley Search and Rescue and Rossland Search and Rescue practiced preparing a patient for transfer onto a stretcher during Avalanche Awareness Day at Red Mountain on Saturday. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
A member of Grand Forks Search and Rescue gave a demo on snow profiling. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

West Kootenay search and rescue groups host Avalanche Awareness Day

"If you want to survive in the backcountry, you've got to be self-sufficient."

A member of Grand Forks Search and Rescue gave a demo on snow profiling. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
Ryan Bennett is the Castlegar Rebels first commitment for the 2018-19 season. (Submitted)

Castlegar Rebels sign first commitment for next season

"We are extremely excited to have such a talented and young player joining us next season."

Ryan Bennett is the Castlegar Rebels first commitment for the 2018-19 season. (Submitted)
The Castlegar Rebels’ assistant coach Angus Campbell addressed the team before practice started on Friday. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

Castlegar Rebels working hard over break from play

The team is on a three-game losing streak, but before that had won 14 consecutive games.

The Castlegar Rebels’ assistant coach Angus Campbell addressed the team before practice started on Friday. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Freesia Gaul of the Red Mountain Racers placed tenth in her first race on Saturday in the Kootenay Zone Race Series. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Red Mountain Racers excel at Kootenay Zone Race Series in Rossland

Alpine skiers from across the Kootenay Zone were at Red Mountain over the weekend to compete.

Freesia Gaul of the Red Mountain Racers placed tenth in her first race on Saturday in the Kootenay Zone Race Series. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)
The Pack AD’s Rossland show has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 19. (Submitted)

The Pack AD forced to delay Rossland show

The Pack AD was unable to play in Rossland on Jan. 12 due to weather, but have rescheduled.

The Pack AD’s Rossland show has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 19. (Submitted)
More snow is expected over Friday night, according to weather forecaster Chris Cowan. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)

More snow expected over Friday night in Castlegar

Castlegar's weather forecast calls for more snow Friday night, cold temperatures and sun on Sunday.

More snow is expected over Friday night, according to weather forecaster Chris Cowan. (Chelsea Novak/Castlegar News)
Marilyn Buchannon is the daughter of Grace Lougheed, who will be inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame along with the rest of the 1900-18 Rossland Ladies Ice Hockey team in May. (Courtesy of Marilyn Buchannon)

1900-18 Rossland Ladies Ice Hockey team to be inducted into BC Sports Hall of Fame

"It's the province's highest honour in terms of sport."

Marilyn Buchannon is the daughter of Grace Lougheed, who will be inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame along with the rest of the 1900-18 Rossland Ladies Ice Hockey team in May. (Courtesy of Marilyn Buchannon)