Rossland News

Some amendments have been made to the bylaw since it passed first reading. File photo

Second public hearing set for Rossland chicken bylaw

Amended bylaw would now require electric fencing to be put around yards with chickens

  • Oct 27, 2020
Some amendments have been made to the bylaw since it passed first reading. File photo
Voters in Saanich North and the Islands, here lining up outside Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre on the first day of advanced voting, are among the provincial leaders in getting in their votes early, with some 20 per cent (10,174) of eligible voters have already cast their ballots. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

It’s Election Day in B.C.: Here’s what you need to know to vote

B.C.'s snap election has already broken records for advance voter turnout, mail-in ballots

  • Oct 24, 2020
Voters in Saanich North and the Islands, here lining up outside Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre on the first day of advanced voting, are among the provincial leaders in getting in their votes early, with some 20 per cent (10,174) of eligible voters have already cast their ballots. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
The city is applying for two of the projects itself. File photo

Rossland city council throws support behind five infrastructure projects

Projects include new downtown washroom and $1-million Red Mountain race building

  • Oct 23, 2020
The city is applying for two of the projects itself. File photo
The temporary access road to the parking lot will be located along Highway 3B. Photo: City of Rossland

Red Mountain to open temporary parking lot near Topping Chair this season

The parking lot will aim to reduce congestion at base of resort and mitigate threat of COVID-19

  • Oct 22, 2020
The temporary access road to the parking lot will be located along Highway 3B. Photo: City of Rossland
The rotary club is adapting to the COVID-19 crisis. Photo: Rossland Rotary Club

Revenue drops 50% at Rossland Rotary Club during COVID-19 crisis

The club is adapting by holding modified events, online bingo

  • Oct 20, 2020
The rotary club is adapting to the COVID-19 crisis. Photo: Rossland Rotary Club
Non-residential and residential properties in Rossland still pay the same water utility rates. File photo

Rossland city council to look at creating cheaper water utility rate for farmers

City staff said more local food production could occur with lower rate

  • Oct 16, 2020
Non-residential and residential properties in Rossland still pay the same water utility rates. File photo
The clinics will be held on Oct. 18 and Nov. 15. Photo: Chelsea Novak

Alpine Drug Mart to hold two flu shot clinics at Rossland’s Miners Hall

City council has waived $1,306 in rental and cleaning fees to make clinics feasible

  • Oct 15, 2020
The clinics will be held on Oct. 18 and Nov. 15. Photo: Chelsea Novak
The traffic signs would look similar to this. Photo: City of Rossland

City of Rossland looks to install new traffic signs, data collector along streets

The data collector would cost the city at least $8,000

  • Oct 14, 2020
The traffic signs would look similar to this. Photo: City of Rossland
The fees will be eliminated on Jan 1, 2021. File photo

City of Rossland to eliminate two short-term rental fees

People won't have to pay a $400 deposit and $150 annual tourism fee starting next year

  • Oct 13, 2020
The fees will be eliminated on Jan 1, 2021. File photo
The B.C. election is taking place on Oct. 24. File photo

Here’s where to vote in upcoming B.C. election for Rossland residents

General and advanced voting will take place at different places

  • Oct 9, 2020
The B.C. election is taking place on Oct. 24. File photo
The new ramp leading up to the cabin. Photo: Connor Trembley

New wheelchair-accessible trail built near Seven Summits Trail

The trail includes wheelchair-accessible washroom and ramp to Booty's Cabin

  • Oct 8, 2020
The new ramp leading up to the cabin. Photo: Connor Trembley
Tourists didn’t spend as much time in the RMDC during the summer because of the COVID-19 crisis. Photo: City of Rossland

Visitor numbers down at Rossland Visitor Centre this year

The centre hasn't seen any Washington or U.S. visitors with border temporarily closed

  • Oct 7, 2020
Tourists didn’t spend as much time in the RMDC during the summer because of the COVID-19 crisis. Photo: City of Rossland
The location of the Topping Chair. Photo: Red Mountain Resort

Road to Topping Chair at Red Mountain one step closer to reality

City council approved MOU for project last month

  • Oct 2, 2020
The location of the Topping Chair. Photo: Red Mountain Resort
Credit will be put back onto a person’s account if a leak is identified. Photo: CSRD

Rossland city council approves water leak credit program

The program will reimburse homeowners for overages they've paid due to water leaks

  • Oct 2, 2020
Credit will be put back onto a person’s account if a leak is identified. Photo: CSRD
The accident occurred at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday. Photo: Darby Profili

Semi overturns along Highway 22 in Rossland

The 40-year-old female driver was uninjured from the accident

  • Sep 29, 2020
The accident occurred at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday. Photo: Darby Profili
Phase Two of the Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre is one project the city hopes to secure funding for. Photo: Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre

City of Rossland looks to secure $4M in funding for major infrastructure projects

The funds would help city complete museum renewal and Second Ave. project

  • Sep 24, 2020
Phase Two of the Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre is one project the city hopes to secure funding for. Photo: Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre
Students/staff evacuated the building around 12 p.m.

Students/staff evacuate Rossland Summit School due to smell of smoke

SD20 says students in different learning groups didn't come in contact with each other in evacuation

  • Sep 24, 2020
Students/staff evacuated the building around 12 p.m.
Bowers reaching the north end of the lake. Photo: Aerin Bowers

Rossland resident Aerin Bowers completes 19-km swim along Christina Lake

Bowers said her dad inspired her to complete the epic adventure

  • Sep 23, 2020
Bowers reaching the north end of the lake. Photo: Aerin Bowers
The curling club will be able to use the arena for another year as part of the agreement. Photo: John Boivin

Rossland Curling Club faces fee increase to continue using arena

The club will have to pay five per cent more this upcoming season to use facility

  • Sep 21, 2020
The curling club will be able to use the arena for another year as part of the agreement. Photo: John Boivin
It’s not known how many chickens could be allowed in each person’s yard yet. File photo

Rossland city council advances chicken bylaw

If approved, the bylaw would let property owners keep chickens in their yards

  • Sep 17, 2020
It’s not known how many chickens could be allowed in each person’s yard yet. File photo