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Considering the 12-year-old Rosslander had never competed on the world stage, it was an ambitious goal.

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Broadband Frustrated developer offers city block for use for $1 grant comes through

This is a big empty lot nobody is using it in a land-p Rossland News community like Rossland, Talk about getting a bang for explained.

“If someone is interested to your buck.

A local developer is offering to on this land a goat, a cow, ho rent a large parcel of land in the or sheep, I agree without city for $1 per year, after his devel- challenges. One dollar per ye SIDIT hegrant said. means “Someb opment for affordable housing the price,” to use this land has been tied up in bureaucratic who wants city can move ahead, forward because with this is a sh process for almost two years.

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Mayor Greg Granstrom confirmed Monday that a $50,000 grant from the Southern Interior TIMOTHY SCHAFER D e v e l o p m e n t Rossland News Initiative It’s time Trust for an (SIDIT) Internet overthrough for Rossland come to Despite a rumour last week the city’s hasmake Although fund the theRossland cost of winter shuttle service to Red Mountain help splash page isn’t ready of broadResort was to be shuffled, the game is still theyetcreation the Tourism Rosslan band Internet in downpage will be revamped afoot and awaits a word from the province. town Rossland. this week and loaded.

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Arts and culture UPCOMING your rossland events Calendar Thursday, Oct. 10 • NFB FILM CLUB Second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

Join in for fun and thought provoking movies from Canada’s best. In the Harry LeFevre Meeting Room at the Library by donation. This fall’s lineup: Oct. 10 – The people of the Kattawapiskak River; Nov. 14– Stories we tell; Dec. 12– Buying Sex. Oct. 19-20 • QUILT GUILD Rossland Golden City Quilt Guild presents “Bear Necessities.” The Rossland Quilters Guild will be showcasing their beautiful works of art in the Miners Hall, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is by donation and there will be vendors and a tea room to enjoy.

Saturday, Oct. 26 • FAMILIAR WILD Sweet-haunting indie folk artist Familiar Wild tours B.C. and Alberta this fall, introducing audiences to her gently driving rhythms, ethereal vocals, intricately-woven harmonies and lush, orchestral arrangements. Familiar Wild debuts Dark Dreams at the Rossland Arts Centre. To download tracks from Dark Dreams, please visit www.heatherkitching.com, click “media downloads” and enter the password “$ecretpage.”

Nov. 13-17 • FILM FEST Rossland Mountain Film Fest, Nov. 13-17. “The Biggest Little Film Fest in Canada” AKA: The Rossland Mountain Film Festival is a four-day event that takes place in Canada’s Alpine City. Last year’s Festival showed over 30 hours of film from extreme sport to documentary and was attended by approximately 1100 people. Check out their website at; www.rosslandfilmfest.com for more information.

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.

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Krystal White, right, shows off Harris hawk Linus to the Grade 6 drama class at Rssland School after the Earth Rangers presentation.

Wild time at Rossland School gym TimoThy Schafer Rossland News

Rossland School went wild Monday morning.

A school assembly to host the Earth Rangers took over 100 children on a wild ride about the importance of protecting animals and preserving the wild space they need in order to survive.

Earth Rangers—a kids’ conservation organization dedicated to educating children about biodiversity—tried to get them to become directly involved in protecting animals and their habitats.

“We want them to become active with wildlife,” said animal trainer

Meghan Woodworth.

The Earth Rangers featured live animal ambassadors—the European barn owl, pine marten, tegu (large lizard) and the Harris hawk—demonstrating their natural behaviours.

Children were exposed to the silent flight of the barn owl, being asked to close their eyes at one point as the bird was set free, to see if they could hear the bird.

They saw the darting, leaping ability of the martin, the flight of the hawk, and the power of the tegu. Kids are encouraged to take action through the Bring Back the Wild Program, said Woodworth.

Bring Back the Wild is an education

and fundraising program that educates children about the importance of protecting animals by preserving their natural habitats, while raising funds to support research and the acquisition and restoration of endangered habitats across Canada.

Since launching the program in September 2010, over 200,000 kids have registered for a Bring Back the Wild campaign raising $1 million for conservation. The tour focused on four Canadian species with populations in decline: the Western bumble bee; beluga whale; barn swallow; and Blanding’s turtle. Earth Rangers will visit 550 schools this school year.

An inside look at the ‘mentors’ of Seven Summits Centre for Learning hannah klemmenSen and Jane andeSon Rossland News

An exciting new education opportunity has opened up in Rossland at the Seven Summits Centre for Learning.

The education program provided by SelfDesign at Seven Summits offers youth an alternative method of learning.

The goal of the Learning Centre is to provide individualized learning for the youth in our community. This form of education provides learners with an opportunity to pursue their interests while still receiving an education recognized by the Canadian government.

The youth learn the B.C. curriculum, required for provincial exams and high school diplomas

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through online courses, but their learning plans are much more flexible and individualized.

Jonny Coleshill is the full time mentor for the learners at Seven Summits Learning Centre. His academic specialties are English and social studies. Like most Rossland citizens, he is an outdoor enthusiast who loves spending his time on hiking trails, or out on the slopes skiing.

Jonny has travelled quite a lot and has had many cool teaching experiences in the places he’s visited. He taught international development and literacy programs in Africa and Costa Rica.

He also spent one year as a teacher in the Middle East, but he’s spent most of his time teaching much closer to home. He’s taught eight years in North American public schools.

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Jonny has mentored online courses like the ones offered through SelfDesign High.

“I feel very confident in online programs because they give young people an alternative option in their education and provide individualized learning,” said Jonny.

“SelfDesign encourages young people to learn about what they want, and focus on their interests.”

This year Jonny hopes to see lots of community involvement with the Centre. He anticipates Seven Summits will grow in popularity and expand more and more with each coming year.

His biggest goal for this year is to see the learners become truly passionate about what they are learning and take charge in their education.

Melanie Boothe, our new math and science mentor, decided the exciting opportunity would be an interesting change from a traditional school system.

Melanie has taught in Manitoba, where she got her degree, as well as British Columbia.

It is her first year teaching in a learning environment such as SelfDesign.

“The work put into individualized learning will create learners who are passionate and driven,” said Melanie “Just getting to watch teens grow, and discover who they are, is a gift in itself.”

She is excited to share her passion for sciences, and for those continuing in French as it is her first language. She has worked in French Immersion and English speaking schools, teaching math and science, along with basic

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French, textiles and planning, all at the high school level.

Melanie’s first degree was in Environmental Sciences, which helped her understand the importance of hands on, outdoor learning. Other ways she connects to the outdoors is through activities like gardening and outdoor sports. She also enjoys cooking, creative endeavours, and spending time with her two young boys.

Both mentors are aware that many people in Rossland and the surrounding communities are very curious about this learning method. They want everyone to know that visitors are welcome at any time to check out the Centre and see what we’re about.

Hannah Klemmensen (Grade 8) and Jane Andeson (Grade 9) is a student at Seven Summits.

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The Rossland time capsule is now in the ground after a successful sealing ceremony held on the library grounds on Friday, Sept. 6, to kick off Golden City Days.

The ceremony was well attended by over 100 local residents and sponsors.

After a nine-month preparation phase of the project, the 85-pound capsule truly represented a diverse cross section of our community, said organizer Ryan McGill, with representation from more than 120 different participants, including schools, local businesses, community groups, artists, musicians, sports teams and individuals, bringing the total number of items to over 180.

Cooke Street developer won’t relent on plan timothy schafer Rossland News

The developer of the Cooke Street project won’t renege on his development designs despite an outpouring of neighbourhood concerns against the development last week.

Over 40 people turned up in city council chambers last week (Sept. 23) but only eight people spoke to express their thoughts on the 24-unit development slated for the old Cooke Avenue school site.

They cited everything

from the height of the four structures, to its density (24 units) to an increase in traffic, to the amount of driveways it would contain, all as safety issues that would not make it a good fit for the neighbourhood.

But developer Cezary Ksiazek said Monday that every design element in the project had been crafted under the guidelines laid out by the city’s Official Community Plan.

The design for the development had already been approved by the city’s planning department, said

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Ksiazek.

“I will not make changes because four people say something, he said. “It’s not like I’m asking for something special, it’s within the rules.”

The purpose of the Sept.

23 public hearing was to consider the Ksiazek’s request that the city advance a rezone on two large lots located on the former school site to allow a change in zoning from P1—public institutional to CD 6—mixed residential.

Ksiazek was adamant the development conformed to the OCP, including the future projected housing demand

for Rossland (page 23, OCP) that is coming as the population swells from 4,623 to 5,055 in 2017. He said the OCP noted having mixed forms of housing like the development proposed was especially applicable to Rossland due to the limited supply of developable land.

The matter will now come back to council and be dealt with in early November. The Cooke Street project was put on hold by city council Aug. 12 until the public meeting.

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Now Granstrom was convinced it will become a real big economic driver for the city.”

The recommendation of the city’s Broadband Task Force—the broadest scenario available for start up—became the directive of the City of Rossland in a council vote Sept. 23.

But council approved the introduction of broadband Internet in the city with a caveat on option A, subject to the receipt of a minimum grant of $50,000.

With that grant now in hand, the city will enter into the pole permit agreement with Fortis immediately, and proceed with recommended build plan recommended by the task force.

City staff will also bring forward a

bylaw authorizing the borrowing of up to $112,000 with a five-year term.

The option mitigates the risk of delaying a pole permit agreement with Fortis, and ensures the project can proceed.

The task force iterated that the option was the closest of any to the objectives outlined in the Official Community Plan goals for Community Economic Development.

The option also has the best payback of any option, resulting in a net revenue flow and savings of $952 per month under conservative assumptions about uptake, assuming no grants were forthcoming. The break even point on the project is 15 years.

The option also has the greatest potential for cost savings to the city, as the regional municipalities connect with the capacity to share costs on IT-related services like data backup.

It also has potential to bring the city revenue—from non-Internet related services to subscribers, such as TV and phone.

The Rossland Broadband Task Force was appointed by Mayor Greg Granstrom in November, 2012, had been examining the issue of a potential fibre structure build in Rossland and connection to the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation’s (CBBC’s) open access network. editor@rosslandnews.com

IN BRIEF Bussing snafu straightened out School District 20 board of trustees chair Darrell Ganzert said parental concerns about bussing at Rossland School are being addressed.

As of Monday, Sept. 23, a new bussing schedule that allows students more time to board busses after school has been created and is available on line at the SD20 website (http://www.sd20.bc.ca/district-news/ items/id-2013-2014-rss-to-jlc-school-businformation.html).

“That was something we heard loud and clear and so changes have been made,” said Ganzert. “A slightly more relaxed schedule has been adopted to give the children a little more time.”

Staff changes at the Library The Rossland Public Library has named Beverley Rintoul as director.

Rintoul has been with the library for 16 years and brings her knowledge of the local community and the larger library community to the position.

“The library has been part of the community since 1939,” said Rintoul. “A lot has changed in that time but we will continue to put the community’s needs first.”

Rintoul has been part of the changes implemented over the past year, taking the Summer Reading Club to the Mountain Market and starting the popular monthly Lego Club. The library has also received a Columbia Basin Trust SchoolWorks grant for a second year. This grant has enabled them to hire high school student Devin Knox as a youth services clerk. Knox will take up her post assisting patrons and running the Tuesday Teen Night early in October.

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The weather co-operated long enough for the gathering crowd to view into the open capsule before its final sealing, triple wrapping and lowering into the four-foot deep hole below the frost layer, where it will lay in waiting for 100 years.

The large bolder marker is in place over the hole and the plaque will be installed in the coming weeks.

“The community should be proud to have created a valuable community landmark,” said McGill.

The project would not have been possible without the sponsorship of Columbia Basin Trust, Teck, Nelson and District Credit Union, Columbia Power, Powder Pig, the City of Rossland, Doell Photo and Shelley Ackerman Designs.

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Fastest ambulances in Kootenays found in Creston Rossland more than twice the best time at 22:24 greg nesteroff Nelson Star

If you have a medical emergency in the Kootenays, it’s best to be in Creston, judging by statistics from the BC Ambulance Service.

In 2012, Creston’s average response time to Code 3 calls—requiring lights and sirens—was nine minutes and 20 seconds, less than Grand Forks (12:30) and faster than Cranbrook (10:01), Nelson (11:06), Castlegar (10:42), Trail (11:16) and less than half of Rossland’s response time (22:24).

However, all were slower than the nineminute standard suggested by the U.S. Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services, a benchmark reached by only 10 communities in the province last year.

Creston also posted the fastest times in the region in 2010 and 2011.

The slowest response times in West Kootenay/ Boundary last year were in Christina Lake (27:05), Rock Creek (26:27), and Kaslo (24:05). The former two don’t have ambulance stations, but the latter does.

The figures, obtained through a freedom of information request by former air ambulance pilot Hans Dysarsz, surprised rural Creston regional district director Larry Binks, a retired BC Ambulance administrator.

“Under 10 minutes is good,” he said.

“It comes down to staffing: if a station isn’t staffed properly, response time is going to be poor. We recognize we live in rural areas and won’t get the same response times [as in urban centres] but certainly deserve better than what is happening.”

Creston achieved its response times despite only having one fulltime paramedic and 13 part-timers.

By comparison, Nelson has seven fulltimers and 33 part-timers, Trail—which serves Rossland—has four full-

timers and 27 part-timers, Castlegar one fulltimer and 27 part-timers, and Grand Forks one full-timer and 14 parttimers.

(Part time employees submit their availability and shifts are staffed accordingly.)

BC Ambulance spokeswoman Kelsie Carwithen said response times aren’t determined solely by staffing—other factors include weather, terrain, roads, traffic, and geography.

Reponses in rural and remote areas are generally longer due to the distances involved.

Sixteen ambulances respond to calls in West Kootenay, including stations in Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, Kaslo, Fruitvale, New Denver, Riondel, Rossland, Salmo, and Winlaw.

They aren’t restricted to emergencies in their immediate area, so a Nelson-based ambulance might handle calls from Castlegar and Salmo.

Carwithen said the ambulance service constantly monitors call volumes and is committed to improving all response times, especially for the most urgent calls where speedy arrivals can affect patient outcomes.

“Despite increased call volume, overall response times for urgent events in the West Kootenay have remained consistent since 2011/12,” she said.

“Response times are extremely important, but the care and treatment paramedics provide when they arrive is equally important.”

Carwithen also said the nine-minute standard is only a target that applies to urgent calls in metropolitan and urban areas — but one they do try to achieve.

“Response time figures are not based on the time it takes to have a trained emergency medical responder reach a patient; they only reflect the response time of paramedics,” she said.

“First responders can arrival on scene before paramedics and begin providing care,” she

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30:05 11:35 30:03 9:32 9:17 13:31 19:43 n/a 12:49 n/a 10:09 17:09 10:36 14:12 15:51 10:46 n/a n/a 18:58 22:40 21:25 20:23 11:01 13:11

26:14 11:44 22:04 10:06 10:10 n/a 20:46 n/a 11:56 n/a 16:08 n/a 11:20 n/a 22:21 10:12 n/a 22:41 n/a 23:08 20:40 17:21 11:09 13:05

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pointed out.

Carwithen said the ambulance service is looking at ways of doing business differently and has already made several improvements including implementing an automated vehicle loca-

tion system that lets dispatchers see where ambulances are in relation to the incident, and adopting computer-aided systems to maximize efficiency and better relay information to crews.

British Columbia Ambulance critic promotes European-style system Don’t tell Hans Dysarsz that BC has a first-class ambulance system.

The former air ambulance pilot and outspoken critic of the BC Ambulance Service says this province and much of Canada lags behind European nations in pre-hospital care.

“A true first-class system uses doctors in pre-hospital response. If you’re downtown Nelson and there’s a car crash with a doctor’s office around the corner [in Europe] those doctors would be paged at the same time as the ambulance. We don’t do that here.”

Further diminishing BC’s status, he says, is a lack of advanced life support paramedics. While Trail and Castlegar have such a crew, there isn’t one in Nelson.

“There is a misperception by politicians that pre-hospital care is too expensive and we can’t afford it,” Dysarsz says. “That is patently false. There is no medical reason for it and no financial reason for it. It’s cheaper to provide care sooner.”

He points to Switzerland and Germany as nations that long ago embraced different models which reduced mortality rates and saved money.

Dysarsz, who helped create Alberta’s STARS air ambulance service, advocates for what he calls “the five cent solution” — a nickel per day per year from each BC citizen to raise up to $84 million for a European-style system with more paramedics, advanced life-support paramedics, and helicopters in key locations. That money could come at least partly through finding efficiencies within the existing system, he said.

Dysarsz further suggests the ambulance service be broken into regions attached to individual health authorities and that municipalities who want to fund an additional layers of care be allowed to do so. He says paramedics would fare better under such a system in terms of pay and hours. However, it will take a lot of people contacting their MLAs to make any of it happen, he added.

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IN BRIEF City rescinds road closure bylaw

At first if you don’t succeed, try again.

At the meeting on Sept. 9 council gave first and second reading to bylaw 2556—a bylaw that amends the zoning bylaw to allow Warren Hamm’s MA-1 zoned parcel to have up to two recreation cabins.

City staff brought the recommendation to rescind forward after they discovered the bylaw number assigned to the amendment had already been utilized by another bylaw.

Based upon legal advice, it was recommended council strike first and second readings and re-do first and second readings with the correct bylaw number.

Council passed first and second reading on the bylaw on Sept. 23 and had set a public hearing for Oct. 15 in council chambers to hear information on the matter The proposal by Hamm—an upper Red Mountain Ski Resort resident—to add a recreational cabin to his 20-acre property would amend the MA-1 zone (the skiing terrain of Red Mountain) but raises a number of servicing and building code issues.

An additional recreational cabin allowed on one parcel in the zone facilitated rental lodging, dual ownership and subsequent subdivision, former city planner Mike Maturo had cautioned, scenarios not supported by the city’s Official Community Plan.

He recommended leaving the density at one recreation cabin per parent parcel.

Red Mountain cabin case re-opened A bylaw that council had already approved was rejected by the Land Title Survey Authority (LTSA) and came back to council for consideration.

The St. Paul Street road closure (bylaw 2536) was adopted on Aug. 13 by city council and was subsequently submitted to the LTSA for registration with the corresponding subdivision, but it was rejected because the area represented in the bylaw was slightly different (smaller) than the subdivision plan.

However, the landowner had already paid the city for the purchase of the portion of land.

On Sept. 9 council passed first, second and third reading of a bylaw (bylaw 2557) repealing the original bylaw and containing drawings that accurately represented the road closure.

On Sept. 23 council set up a public representation opportunity to deal with the matter. The fourth reading and adoption of the bylaw passed on that date after the public meeting registered no neighbours against the move.

The owner (Tim Manke) of the property at 2213 Fourth Ave. proposed to purchase a strip of the city boulevard along St. Paul Street, the western boundary of the lot, for $3,497.84.

The existing lot measured just under the minimum area for subdivision, so a small addition of land added to the lot allowed it to meet the minimum size for LTSA. The land proposed for purchase would measure roughly 16 inches wide and run 100 feet along the western edge (St. Paul side) of the lot.

In return, the city would receive a three-metre wide snow storage statutory right-of-way along the St. Paul side of the lot.

Youth-directed funds come into city The city’s youth will now have $50,000 over the next three years to enhance youth-related activities.

The City of Rossland and the Columbia Basin Trust have signed an agreement to provide a total of $50,000 through Community Directed Youth Funds.

The money is earmarked to increase activity, opportunity and services for youth aged 12 to 19 in the Golden City over the next two years.

The project goals and objectives are to identify priorities for youth in Rossland through an inclusive process, then fund opportunities or services that reflect the identified priorities for the targeted age bracket.

The city must now create and maintain an oversight committee comprised of members of the community to administer the money.

The committee must hire a coordinator to work with the committee, provide youth with space and programming, and develop a youth group to engage youth.

The committee must also seek feedback from Rosslanders on how to use the funds in the second year to increase activities and services for youth.

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Time narrows on Energy Diet debate yolanda ridge Rossland News

If the sudden change in weather finds you stressed over the increased cost of heat and hot water, rather than dreaming about hitting the slopes, it’s not too late to consider an energy diet.

But you’ve got to act fast—time is ticking away almost as fast as your smart meter.

FortisBC PowerSense, the Columbia Basin Trust and Natural Resources Canada have teamed up to offer a Kootenay-wide Energy Diet that follows in the footsteps of last year’s successful Rossland Energy Diet.

The deadline to register has been extended to Dec. 13, according to FortisBC. “But we encourage people to sign up as early as possible so they have time to make the necessary upgrades,” said Despite ongoing labour issues at Fortis, the company continues to promote the Energy Diet at community events and recently presented it to a group of seniors in Rossland on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

“We have over 700 people signed up

for the Energy Diet across the Kootenays so fortunately, people are learning about the program and taking advantage of the opportunity, despite the current job action,” said FortisBC spokesperson Nicole Bogdanovic.

In Rossland, 43 people have registered for this years Energy Diet and 36 have completed the first step of the process: having their home assessed by a certified energy advisor from Total Home Solutions, an independent energy assessment company.

After the written assessment is complete, participants have until Dec. 31 to make the recommended changes.

Homeowners must be able to finance the upgrades (low-cost loan options may be available through the local credit union) and then apply for rebates when the work is complete.

The biggest energy reduction usually comes from improved insulation—a costly proposition made more affordable through rebates from LiveSmart BC. To get cash back, participants have to complete a post renovation assessment by March, 2014.

FortisBC rebates focus on replacing and upgrading heating systems but also

Work now begins on Rossland Range: Carter TimoThy Schafer Rossland News

The new designation of the Rossland Range as a provincial recreation site means the work has just begun to make the backcountry playground the best it can be, says a Friends of the Rossland Range (FORRS) member.

Les Carter said with the high country between Red Mountain and the summit of Mt. Crowe finally designated as a Recreation Site by the Recreation Sites and Trails Branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, the designation comes with a price.

Not a monetary one, said Carter, but one paid for with more volunteer hours of labour and planning. There is a public workshop planned for the end of October to begin to address that.

“Now the work begins,” said Carter. “FORRS, with the community’s help, has to work out what a partnership agreement with Rec and Trails, and a management plan, will actually look like.”

The province officially recognized the importance of the area for public recreation, and will plan and manage it accordingly, contingent upon the community itself putting in a significant amount of work.

“We will have to find a lot more volunteer ‘horsepower,’” said Carter. “There will be a FORRS membership

drive, more FORRS directors will be sought and ‘squeaky wheels’ will find themselves chairing committees. Funding sources will be pestered.”

The designation now gives the Friends of the Rossland Range, as the Ministry’s nonprofit partner, the ability to raise funds and carry out projects to make the Recreation Site viable.

Designation of the site had been strongly propelled by intensive and increasing public recreational use of the area, said Carter. FORRS will be facilitating public workshops in the near future to inform the community about the Recreation Site designation, to receive the community’s input in order to refine the terms of the designation and begin writing a management plan, and to recruit as many enthusiastic people as possible to work on making the Recreation Site a reality.

Letter from the province Up to five of the existing warming shelters are approved via the authorization. FORRS must work with ATCO (local forest licensee) to determine which shelters are to remain.

The structures that will remain must meet Ministry standard and the GPS coordinates must be forwarded to the recreation officer along with photos and a description of each shelter. All other structures are to be removed and the sites fully rehabilitated by Sept. 30, 2014.

provide assistance toward the purchase of energy star windows, doors, lighting and appliances. Participants can apply for the rebates as soon as the work is complete.

“To help all participants, FortisBC is continuing to provide personalized information to residents,” explained Bogdanovic.

Follow up phone calls, email updates and access to an energy coach are all part of the program.

Fortis BC does not anticipate offering an Energy Diet in 2014, however, so if you are interested in saving some energy (and some cash) the time to act is now.

According to Alicia Gray, who participated in last years program, the diet has translated into a 40 per cent reduction in gas consumption.

“Our winter bills were consistently over $200,” said Gray. “But after the energy upgrades it was down to just over $100 per month.”

With rebates to reduce the upfront cost of energy upgrades and the possibility of significant long-term savings, dieters will be ready for the white stuff and saving up for new skis in no time.

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Skatepark back in running for votes The Rossland Skatepark Association needs your vote.

The association entered the Rossland Skatepark project into the competition for Aviva Community Funds.

Voting started Sept. 30. Follow the link to vote and read more about the project at: http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf17597.

“Help them out by spreading the word to all your friends in Rossland and across the country or around the world,” said Tara Howse in a press release. “Let’s get our local youth voting and supporting this project.”

If the association makes it into the final round, the project is guaranteed a $5,000 award and could win between $100,00 to $150,000.

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Public helps shape future of river treaty Another round of consultations with residents of the Columbia River Basin will be scheduled following the release of the “Public Consultation Report Working Draft.”

The report provides a comprehensive summary of the input received from the public and key findings as the Columbia River Treaty Review Team prepares its recommendations to Cabinet.

Further public input is being sought to ensure regional interests help shape the future of the Columbia River Treaty.

The views expressed in the draft report were collected during three rounds of information sessions and workshops throughout the region, including Jaffray, Creston, Nakusp, Castlegar, Trail, Fauquier, Valemount, Golden and Revelstoke from May 2012 to June 2013.

Comments and feedback were also collected online through the Columbia River Treaty Review website. The province is seeking further public feedback and will hold additional community meetings in early November.

The provincial Columbia River Treaty Review is conducting economic, environmental, social, financial, legal and hydrological analyses in order to make a decision on whether to continue, amend or terminate the Columbia River Treaty with the United States.

To view and provide feedback on the “Public Consultation Report Working Draft” and learn more about the Columbia River Treaty Review visit: www.gov. bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty.

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T

he announcement by Mayor Greg Granstrom this week that the City of Rossland was successful in its bid for a $50,000 grant was one of the more historic events to hit the city in some time (and special thanks to councilor Jody Blomme and the Broadband Task Force).

Although the amount is sizable, the amount has more significance than mere dollar figures alone. What the grant effectively does is it allows the city to enter into the contruction of a network to begin bringing broadband Internet—fibre optic cable—to the downtown and to city operations. And the introduction of broadband is the start of a new industry for the city, one which will keep many of its technology sector businesses here—and allow them to do business—and create a climate for the growth of others.

Just how much that industry will grow cannot be measured right now, but to have the infrastructure in place is critical to ensure it will eventually come to pass.

Council took a gamble in approving the funds to begin construction of broadband, and took another gamble that they would nail down the grant to defray the costs. They won. As will the city as that gamble will pay off quickly and Rossland will undoubtedly be better positioned than if council had sat on the fence.

Delivering the Seven Summits Challenge

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have been reading up on something called the One Hundred Mile Challenge in which a resident only eats and drinks stuff that is made only in a 100-mile radius for 100 days—a challenge that helps out with one’s dietary needs.

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idea and I would like to do a take in Rossland for it, but only within the town’s economy, instead of just the food and drink.

After all, it is the only way we can help each other out and boost each other’s morale. This concept could be called the “Seven Summits Challenge” and we do this for one week to help boost the city’s economy.

No shopping, dining or entertainment outside of Rossland for a week and I know we can do this. It is not hard to do.

During this challenge the only radio station in

Rossland, the local radio cooperative (which needs volunteers and that will be another column), can be played in every store and restaurant, having all the Rossland restaurants make a meal for the entire city to close the week, walk Centennial to Red Mountian and everyone can visit Rossland’s LeRoi Mine and the museum, to name a few.

Heck, we can have Rossland talent giving us a Saturday night dance.

One reason why I am bringing this idea up is because there is nothing that brings us together more than

a community event and, after the terrible Rossland Arena Days last month, I think we need an October staple to get us ready for the Rossland Film Festival.

Maybe during the Thanksgiving of 2014, we can do this idea and boost our morale. Another reason why I am bringing up this idea is to help our neighbours out who have or work in stores in town or listen to their shows on Rossland Radio.

Canuck Blue is a born and bred Rosslander whose opinion appears monthly in the Rossland News. He is the voice of the voiceless in the Golden City.

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Thanks to the city for its bountiful recreational trails

To the Editor, Thank you Rossland.

To regain my health, I started to walk the trails. I

found the trails well built and maintained.

The view and fresh air, fantastic.

I was able to walk most of the summits, as well as the Seven Summits trail.

This winter I hope to be

able to ski Red Mountain.

Thank you.

Ken Schwab, Castlegar

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As the weather becomes colder and the high-altitude berries less enticing, bears are finally starting to make themselves known in our mountain community.

With promise of winter in the chill air, bears are now struggling to intake 20,000 calories each day, which makes a plum-laden tree look pretty enticing.

After a remarkably quiet summer, which saw a province-wide reduction in problem bear calls, sightings started to pick up in September, according to Sharon Wieder of WildSafe BC. Wieder credits Rosslanders for the lack of bear encounters thus far, as they have been dealing responsibly with their garbage and compost, and keeping on top of picking personal fruit trees.

At present, only four or five bears seem to have settled within city limits, with no dangerous or troubling encounters as yet.

“It is the rogue trees around town that we are most worried about,” Wieder stated. “They were planted decades ago and nobody maintains them. We’re hoping to have some work parties next year to help prune and manage them.”

Wieder said residents should

be aware that bears need to be discouraged from lingering on private property, and also to be aware of other wildlife that are starting to become more of a presence around town.

“Some people are okay with a bear eating the fruit from their tree,” Wieder noted. “But bears have a remarkable sense of smell, and once that fruit is gone, they may go for food or garbage stored indoors. They don’t know that your tree is fair game, but your mud room is not.”

Pet food and small animals, which attract raccoons and coyotes, can also attract bigger mammals such as cougars and bears. Households with bird feeders are encouraged to wait until a reasonable amount of snow has settled on the ground before placing them outside, as sunflower seeds have a much greater caloric pay-off than huckleberries; a fact that bears are certainly cognizant of.

Fruit press day It has been a rich year for tree fruit, with plums, pears and apples in high abundance.

Groups like Wild Safe BC, Bear Aware and Rossland Real Food all partner to try to help locals manage excess fruit in order to prevent it from becoming an attractant.

There is a harvest network available that matches people who would like fruit with those hoping to rid themselves of

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Rossland is a four-season recreational wonderland.

People come from across North America and the world to enjoy the warm, friendly hospitality of a mountain town.

The city and its recreational backyard are full of numerous little paradises to discover, things to see, places to eat at and events to immerse your self in.

Now there will be a one-stop guide to seeing it all, and when to see it, with the launch of the new This is Rossland Events Guide.

A publication of Black Press and the Rossland News, the intention of the guide is to print an all-inclusive events calendar for locals and visitors.

The guide will include month-by-month listings of events but will also include stories and photos on some of the larger community events.

Community groups will be able to list their events for the year and the guide will highlight as many as possible with stories and photos. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of this great new community guide.

People interested in submitting an event for the guide—or to advertise—can contact the Rossland News at publisher@rosslandnews.com.

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A giant fruit press was donated to the City of Rossland about a decade ago, and Bear Aware (now WildSafe BC) has been managing it in recent years.

On Saturday, Oct. 5, residents can bring their pitless fruit (peaches and plums don’t work very well in the machine) to the park near the community garden at the end of the Rossland School field.

The fruit is pressed into delectable juice, which can then be frozen, canned, or turned into cider. Approximate juice yields for apples are five gallons of fruit to four litres of juice, so be sure to bring adequate containers.

Whether you have excess fruit, are looking to charm your way to some free juice, or enjoy catching up with neighbours, the community press is a great opportunity to witness a unique process and engage in some outdoor socialization.

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MLAs work on disclosure MLAs’ constituency assistants from across B.C. crowded into the idle B.C. legislative chamber last week to get up to speed on new financial reporting requirements for their office expenses.

Provincial politicians have been working to open up their expense reporting since a 2012 report by former Auditor General John Doyle exposed “pervasive deficiencies” in that and other areas of the legislature’s $70 million operating budget.

That committee met Tuesday and agreed to extend the deadline to begin detailed expense disclosure from constituency offices from Jan. 1 to April 1. In addition to base pay of more than $101,000 a year and an expense account for travel and accommodation, MLAs receive a constituency allowance of $119,000 a year.

National population tops 35 mill.

Canada’s population has surpassed 35 million over the past year, a 1.2 per cent increase with growth generally higher in the western provinces, according to Statistics Canada.

Canada’s population is estimated at 35,158,300, an increase of 404,000 over the last year. The 1.2 per cent increase is the same as the previous year’s and similar to the annual growth in the country over the last three decades.

Since 1993-94, net international migration has been the main source of population growth for Canada.

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSSLAND

The City of Rossland will be auctioning off the following items as a silent auction.

This equipment will be sold as is, where is:

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Cross country upgrade submitted

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The Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club, with 677 members last season has completed of significant upgrades to its trail system this year.

The much needed trail work was made possible thanks to generous support from multiple organizations, and will result in earlier and better skiing for its members as well as thousands of annual visitors.

“Skiers may remember the many puddles, ruts, and muddy sections last November and December that resulted in trail closures, a delayed season start, and the cancellation of the December Kootenay Cup,” said Black Jack Club president Alex Loeb.

Much work has since gone into the main areas of concern, such as Gibbard’s Trail to Torresan’s Cabin, and the improvements will be especially noticeable at the start of the season.

And, after a multi-year hiatus due to a loss of access, the club has finally been able to reconnect and reopen Ophir Trail.

“Like old times, the climb is still, well, breathtaking, but so are the spectacular views of the Rossland Range,” said Loeb.

The improved trails will certainly be showcased at the

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upcoming Haywood NorAm this December, when hundreds of the top cross country skiers from across North America will be descending upon the region for the week.

The NorAm event is also serving as the junior and U23 World Championship Trials and a number of young up and coming Black Jack skiers will have home turf advantage for coveted national team spots for the 2014 World Junior U23 Championships in Val di Fiemme, Italy.

Many of the recent trail upgrades were mandatory in order to comply with FIS (Fédération Internationale de Ski) specifications, allowing the club to continue hosting international events such as NorAms. “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.”

Now in its 30th year, the Black Jack Ski Club has grown from humble beginnings into one of Canada’s premier crosscountry ski facilities, thanks to countless volunteers and supporters.

It offers 40 kilometres of professionally groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing, 2.5 km of lit trails, three cozy cabins, a biathlon range, a two-km. doggy loop, and programs for all ages.

Find out more at www.skiblackjack.ca.

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‘Scholarship’ teaches about more than hockey ida koric

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Society has a vague idea that team sports are a good thing for children to participate in, but few people have a solid grasp on just how good they are.

Research shows a child’s involvement in sport helps them to improve their social interaction, increase their confidence, and improve their listening skills and health. If that isn’t convincing enough, this fascinating statistic might do it: 95 per cent of Fortune 500 executives played sports in their teen years.

In addition to being Canada’s favourite pastime, hockey is a great sport for a town that finds itself locked in winter for six months of the year.

So we can agree, team sports are worthwhile, hockey is fun, and it’s a great option for something to do when it’s dark and cold outside. The only problem is, it isn’t the most affordable sport to play.

Enter a generous Rossland resident who seeks to share their love of the game with children who may not otherwise get the opportunity.

This individual, who wishes to remain anonymous, is donating the cost of two registrations into the Children’s Co-Ed Hockey Program. This is the third year that this ‘scholarship’ has been in place.

Any family who feels that they are struggling financially is eligible to apply. The program is for boys and girls aged five to 10 years old.

Two winners will be chosen by draw on Oct. 8. Those wishing to enter can stop by the Rossland News office on Columbia to fill out an application.

Affordable hockey gear can often be found at the Rossland Thrift Shop, or by opportunists with a keen eye on the local classified boards.

IN BRIEF Bronze for Culley With a Rossland native leading the charge, Team Canada women’s field hockey team captured a bronze medal at the Pan American Cup Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Chile.

Thea Culley of Rossland scored both Canadian goals to lift the team to victory and ensure Canada of its first medal at the event since 1999.

After suffering a 4-0 loss in the semifinal to the U.S.A on Thursday, Team Canada ranked 23rd in the world, played for bronze against the 18th ranked Chileans, a team that had lost 5-0 to eventual gold-medal winners Argentina the same night.

The 27-year-old Culley scored on a penaltycorner at the nine minute mark of the first half to give the Canadians a 1-0 lead. Chile would tie it in the 33rd minute, and the score remained deadlocked at 1-1 heading into the second half. Culley led the team in scoring, and was fourth overall with five goals scored during the tournament. Argentina shut out the U.S. to win gold.

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KOOTENAY SOUTH YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION

To train or not to train

will be holding their annual AGM at the Rock Cut Pub in Rossland Tuesday October 22,2013

Recreation, Education, Community Rossland Rec Department Co-ed recreation hockey The children’s Co-Ed Recreation Hockey program starts on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 3:45 p.m. and runs until February, 2014.

Aerobics instructor training There’s lots of demand in Rossland for Aerobics Instructors. If you’re interested in a change, or getting fit yourself, or would just like to learn something new, consider registering for the BellyFit Instructor Training Course on Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 20 in Nelson.

The Bellyfit Instructor Training Course offers 20 packed hours of practical, inspiring and incredibly fun learning that will revolutionize the way you see women’s fitness.

You’ll learn the fundamentals of the Bellyfit System, including class format, teaching formulas, choreography, ancient and modern philosophy, business practice and wisdom about the female body and energetic systems that you may not know, but should.

Expect an inclusive, non-competitive environment that will prepare you to fill your classes and empower the women of your community, week after week! Contact Heather at 250-3540492 for more information.

If you’d like to register, log onto the BellyFit website, at; www.bellyfit.com/training/courses.

Stretch and strength aerobics The Recreation Department is working with a new Instructor to start offering the Stretch and Strength Aerobics class again.

The class is set to start on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and run until mid-December with a break in between when the instructor will be out of town. The course will focus on strengthening principles to give the participants a well-balanced full body workout.

This fun, basic level class is for building and maintaining strength and is designed for folks who are working with low level one-to-fourpound hand weights. Sessions include a 10-minute warm up, 40 minutes of strength conditioning and a 10-minute cool down stretch. The Tuesday classes are from 9-10 a.m. and the Thursday classes are from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at the Miners’ Union Hall.

We need a minimum number of registered

participants to commit to the class before we can accommodate drop ins. Please call our office to register.

Volleyball program Volleyball at RSS has been given the “green light” to start up on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. The program will run until Dec. 12 and then takes a break for the Christmas holidays.

The program requires clean, indoor running shoes and a full water bottle. Fees are $2 drop in or $5 for the year, payable to the coordinator.

Indoor soccer The Fall Indoor Adult/Teen Soccer program is starting up on Wednesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. in the RSS Gym from Oct. 2 to Dec. 11. The fee is $2 drop in. Don’t forget a full water bottle and clean, indoor running shoes.

Pickleball Pickleball is also starting up this week, 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at RSS. Pickleball is a racquet sport that uses a hard paddle and a polymer whiffle ball and combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis.

The sport is played on a court with the same dimensions as a doubles badminton court, but the net is mounted two inches lower and the playing area is smaller. Robert Boyd is the coordinator for Pickleball and will bring two complete sets of equipment, for new players to use.

The program fee is $2, drop in.

Seniors Hall activities The Rossland Seniors Hall has lots of great activities running through the week. On Mondays at 1:30 p.m. the Rossland 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 250-362-7727 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.

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There will be a open forum for Q&A between 6:30-7, and the regular meeting will begin at 7:00.

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On Oct. 10 buy the Rossland News from a volunteer on the street. Your donation goes directly to a literacy program in your community.

Join the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Black Press to promote, celebrate and support literacy initiatives in your community.

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is respected locally and beyond for our leadership in community-based literacy programs, but this success could not have been possible without the partnerships that exist across the region.

Partnerships are essential to the work we do and the most effective have been a result of a few key ingredients.

First, an issue or challenge drives communities to seek solutions and participation from traditional and non-traditional partners. Second, a working relationship based on mutual respect, collaboration and open communication must be established among partners.

Third, the acknowledgement of a shared goal and the steps to achieve that goal must be identified. These ingredients become the beliefs and values of the partnership and create a forward path to change.

Across the region, partnerships are working to support literacy initiatives.

Regionally, CBAL partners with Selkirk College, College of the Rockies,

Okanagan College and College of New Caledonia to support adult literacy initiatives. As a result, more adults are able to participate in learning opportunities in non-traditional settings. These programs support the development of parenting, life, workplace and academic skills.

Locally, CBAL programs are partnering daily to deliver programs. Not only does CBAL partner with colleges, but we partner with school districts, libraries and other community organizations.

Visit cbal.org to see what is happening in your community.

One of the greatest partnerships that have developed from the communities is the community literacy planning committee.

These committees focus on identifying challenges and issues concerning literacy, share resources and information and focus efforts on creating a healthy learning community.

These committees demonstrate that working together is essential in achieving what we cannot do alone.

You can make a difference in your local community.

Participate in the Reach a Reader campaign by purchasing a paper on Oct. 10 volunteering to sell papers, or simply spreading the word as a campaign champion.

To get involved, contact the Rossland News at publisher@rosslandnews.com.

For more information, visit www. cbal.org or call 1.250.342.3210 ext. 8.

IN BRIEF Citizens’ group charts nurse practitioners

A citizens committee exploring opportunities for nurse practitioners in the Kootenay Boundary has formed with a keen eye on coverage in rural parts.

Fruitvale Coun. Larry Gray is one member sounding a voice for nurse practitioners, registered nurses with advanced training.

He said the new group would like to see nurse practitioners covering for doctors in rural hospitals like Kaslo and Nakusp to help with patient care and ultimately to relieve some pressure on doctors.

“It would be nice to see the ability for nurse practitioners to do some of the relief for doctors in hospitals, to take on maybe some home service work, to be able to supplement the programs in a way that’s a little bit more cost effective,” he added. “A quick look at the doctor’s average salary of $350,000 and a nurse practitioner is not nearly as expensive and provides not the same quality of care, but can provide some care and do some things that doctors don’t have to do.”

A nurse practitioner can provide diagnosis, entry level treatment of common and chronic illness, referrals and follow-up and can even write prescriptions.

They can order and interpret the results of relevant screening and diagnostic lab tests such as an ultrasound or mammography, initiate the care process, monitor health outcomes and work in collaboration with other health care professionals.

B.C. is now the second province in Canada, behind Ontario, to give nurse practitioners admitting and discharging privileges.

The ministry said the provincial government introduced nurse practitioners in 2005, as a way to improve primary health-care services, and this past May announced $22.5 million in funding to pay for 190 nurse practitioners over the next three years.

Smart meters choice now comes with cost An industry professional who attended a meeting last month between local sawmills and BC’s forests minister in Fruitvale says Steve Thomson understood their message, but made no promises.

Bill Kestell, woodlands manager with Salmo’s Porcupine Lumber, attended along with representatives of other local members of the Interior Lumber Manufacturers Association, who are seeking to have constraints on their access to timber lifted.

Kestell says Thomson appreciated their concerns but couldn’t offer any easy answers.

A ministry spokesman confirmed in an email: “While a full re-opening of the Kootenay-Boundary higher level plan is unlikely, Minister Thomson has asked staff to look at options to address timber supply constraints and opportunities.”

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Responsible for general accounting, year-end procedures, budget, capital planning, financing, investment activities, banking, leases, supervision of staff and reporting to the Director of Finance. The RDKB offers a competitive compensation package.

You are a progressive and results oriented individual with a recognized Professional Accounting Designation (CA, CGA or CMA), supplemented with at least five (5) years of progressive financial and local government experience, sound knowledge of public sector accounting principles, policies and reporting. Post-secondary education is considered an asset. For more information on this exciting opportunity, visit our RDKB website at www.rdkb.com.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume in confidence prior to 4:00 pm Pacific Time on Thursday, October 10, 2013 by mail or e-mail to the following addresses: Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, Employment Opportunity – FSM, 202-843 Rossland Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 4S8 E-mail: employment@rdkb.com (Submissions in Word or PDF format only) We express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Have you received great service at one of our fabulous local shops?

Been wowed by the business practices or professional services provided by one of Rossland’s own?

Know a fantastic young entrepreneur or business person? It is time to get your nomination in for the Rossland Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

The deadline for submissions is Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. Any business is eligible—whether they are chamber members or not. The process is simple: complete a short fill-in-the blank form and provide a reason for the nomination.

“It can be a story about the service someone has received… anything really,” said chamber executive director, Renee Clark. “Most of our submissions have been less than 500 words.”

The awards are absolutely necessary, explained Clark, because they help the Chamber of Commerce encourage business excellence.

Finalists are selected by a nomination committee and voting is done online by Rossland Chamber members. Winners are announced at the annual general meeting and receive a trophy of recognition.

“It is one of the coolest looking trophies I have ever been given,” said Stephanie Robinson, owner of The Red Pair Shoe Store which took home the 2012 award for Customer Service Excellence. “Being recognized by your peers for something you love to do is incredible.”

But has receiving the award changed anything?

“No, I do not believe we do anything different,” said Robinson. “We still love to have customers come, try on shoes, laugh, tell stories, have fun, and hopefully find something that they love.”

The Red Pair has increased selection, however, and brought in some colourful scarves and handbags for the winter.

In contrast, things have changed a lot at Tails Pet Supplies and Services; including a move to a bigger location.

But owner Amanda Hamilton, who was awarded Business Person of the year in 2012, provides no comment on whether the award contributed in any way to the expansion of her store.

“The award was a great surprise and great honour,” said Hamilton. “I did not know I had been nominated.”

So here’s your chance—surprise a business savvy local by honouring them with a nomination for the 2013 award.

Whether it makes a difference to the bottom line or not, the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards gives Rosslanders the opportunity to recognize excellence and professionalism while at the same time encouraging other businesses to follow suit.

For more information on the awards, visit the Chamber of Commerce website; http://rossland.com/news/2013-sep-13/2013_rossland_ business_awards. Submissions can be emailed to commerce@rossland.com.

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Rossland’s co-working space is getting a facelift thanks to generous support from the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT).

New furniture will help create a unique atmosphere for small businesses, startups and community groups to work, share and collaborate.

Previously on the second floor of the “Old Bank of Montreal building,” the HUB has relocated to the third floor where it occupies a distinctive, creative space. Anchor tenant and Rossland entrepreneurial success story Thoughtstream will utilize a portion of the HUB for their growing business needs.

“We are excited to be joining the HUB and look forward to growing Rossland into a strong environment for technology business and innovation,” said

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Jim Firstbrook, Thoughtstream co-founder and CEO. “We are proud to be a Rossland-based tech start up. Currently over half our staff live in the region and we forecast hiring up to 20 more people in the next year with preference given to those living in the area.”

Thoughtstream was founded in 2007 as a management consulting company before it developed into a software application program.

Thoughtstream has grown from one employee to now more than 10 employees.

“We are excited to have to have Thoughtstream as an anchor tenant to the HUB, as they are the perfect example of a successful, growing tech business in Rossland,” said Rossland Chamber of Commerce executive director Renee Clark.

“As we move forward, Rossland has the ability to

attract and maintain homebased and technology workers.

This is a growth business sector for our community,” explains Clark. “Rossland has the ability to attract this specific type of businesses and help sustain the population of our community.”

Amenities of the Rossland HUB include desks, reading areas, comfy couches and business services, internet and fax service, as well as access to a boardroom with video- conference capacity. Space in the HUB is currently available.

The “Hub Huddle” is an opportunity for the public to stop by and check out the space and is scheduled on October 4th from 3-6pm, on the third floor of the “Old Bank of Montreal building.”

For more information on the Rossland HUB contact Renee at the Rossland Chamber of Commerce at 250.362.5666 or visit www.rosslandhub.com.

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