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Rossland’s Simon Hillis drops into Link’s Line at Red Mountain Resort to impress the judges at the Canadian Open Freeskiing Competition. Photo by Ryan Flett

Rossland pre-teens dominate freeskiing comp ALICIA WALLACE Rossland News

Mountain kingdom preteen youth excelled in the Canadian Open Freesking Championships presented by Sony Action Cam (COFSC) held at RED Mountain Resort Jan. 21–24. Rossland’s Erin Flood and Xander Banks each won top place in their division. Flood won the female seven to 11 category while Banks nudged ahead of Rossland’s Bodhi Kuhn to win the male seven to 11 category. Kuhn was awarded second place of the 21 athletes in his category. This competition was an International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association (IFSA) national tour stop. Junior competitors in the age categories of under 12, 12-14 and 15-18 battled it out for the opportunity to compete in the junior world championships to be held at Grandvalira Andorra this February. Judges Jeff Holden, Brian Coles and Luke Nelson were impressed by the 158 competitors from across North America who took part in the 17th annual competition. “It is impressive to see some of the boys skiing like men,” said Coles. The Canadian open Freeskiing Championships at RED is the longest standing junior Canadian event. “RED has supported junior freeriding from the beginning taking the event seriously, treating the athletes well and it

shows. Everybody knows this event is special,” said RED’s events and marketing manager, Nicole Briggs. Link’s Line and Papoose Bowl on RED’s Granite Mountain made for a superb venue for the three-day competition. “Link’s line at RED is in the upper echelon of freeride venues. Link’s has a sustained fall line riddled with technical features and a solid vertical drop. Link’s is an ideal venue located directly under the lift,” described Briggs. Mother nature could have been kinder for the athletes, judges and spectators who had variable snow and visibility throughout the duration of the competition. Thursday’s qualifier event kicked off under blue skies but the cloud rolled in shortly after fogging the view of the course. Judges left their station at the base of the course and split up over the circuit to enable them better viewing of competitor style and tricks. Friday’s qualify saw the judges on course all day while Saturday’s visibility was more favourable. This enabled the judges to once again be stationed at the base and for the finalists to ski more aggressively, providing them with better sight of features to leap from. This event brought together the freeskiing competition community, emphasizing personal growth and development through healthy decision-making and creative expression. The IFSA has

Rossland coach Dylan with one of his athletes Samara just before she dropped onto the competition course for Saturday’s final. Photo by Alicia Wallace worked to enhance the sport of competitive big mountain freeriding by creating a uniform set of guidelines to ensure consistent and credible competition.

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Council busy tackling challenges KATHY MOORE Mayor of Rossland

Rossland’s City Council is off to a busy first term. With a new mayor, five new councillors and one seasoned hand returning after an absence of six years, we have plenty to learn. However, we are all having a great time and working extremely hard. It’s akin to jumping on a moving train; the business and challenges facing the city don’t stop to wait while we climb the learning curve. Our first big project is to tackle the financial plan. Even for a small town like Rossland, it is a huge challenge. We have plans for our assets and infrastructure that require serious investment; more than has been done in the past. Rossland is not alone in facing big financial challenges. Residents increasingly expect more, and better, services. Increased responsibility has been downloaded from senior levels of government onto the shoulders of municipalities. Some of these are health and safety

requirements that were once the province’s responsibility. Some are the result of provincial cuts to social services and the reduction of financial contributions to infrastructure. While cities have taken on more responsibility, we have not been allocated more funds to cover the costs. Only eight cents of every tax dollar collected in Canada goes to fund municipal expenses, despite the fact that municipalities are now responsible for 60 per cent of all infrastructure in the country. In Rossland, we depend heavily on residential taxpayers because we do not have any other kind; there is very little industry or large commercial taxpayers located within our boundaries. The way we pay for the services and community support that you need and want, and what senior levels of government require us to provide, is primarily through taxes on your residential property. Taxes can only go so high before the city becomes unaffordable, but the needs continue to grow and our infra-

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structure continues to erode. This is the challenge we face, and we want your ideas on how to address this! How

Our ﬁrst big project is to tackle the ﬁnancial plan

do we preserve our city and quality of life, not only for ourselves, but for future generations? To gather your input, coun-

cil is using a Thoughtexchange process. If we have your email address, you will be invited to participate online. (Hint: send us your email so your voice can be heard! Just go to www.rossland.ca and sign up). For those without access to a computer, please call me (250-362-3319) and I will make sure we talk to you. Council is also adopting a communications plan which will enable us to systematically reach out to you and keep you informed about the doings at City Hall. The plan includes conventional ideas like newsletters, updates in the press and online communications through Facebook and Bhubble. In addition, there’s the playful idea of “ski with a councillor” (or mayor!), or attend a casual, social event to chat about what’s important to you. Council is looking forward to implementing these ideas. On a fun note, I am really looking forward to Winter Carnival and my first bobsled ride! I’ll truly be able to say that being Mayor of Rossland is a wild ride — and I love it!

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Financial plan 2015 -2019 Council is about to launch a community input exercise facilitated through Thoughtexchange in regard to the 2015 – 2019 Financial Plan. Residents and the community will be able to submit feedback both online and in person. Further details will be released and made public soon. New zone to be created At council’s regular meeting held on Jan. 26, discussions of bylaw 2581 occurred. The bylaw proposes to advance an amendment to the zoning on a lot located on Red Mountain Road to allow for a resort campground. From this proposal a new zone titled Comprehensive Development Zone Three — Resort Holiday Park, would be created. The existing zoning bylaw does not already include a zone and its definitions for this proposed use.

This week the bylaw was given its first of three readings. The applicant, Mr. B. Wolk, is now required to post a sign stating the intended use for the site within seven days of council’s meeting. The land parcel is 1.8 hectares in size and would be developed over a six year period to allow for short-term nature based accommodation targeting the mid range traveller. The accommodations will include cabins, campsites and pre-constructed canvas tents. By rezoning this parcel of land from rural residential to one more commercial in nature, the assessed property value would increase and with this generate further tax revenue for the City of Rossland. The zone permits for a density of 20 campsites and 15 tourist cabins per hectare. Cabins are required to be 50 square metres or smaller in size. The proposed zone permits for a maximum of 20 per cent of the land parcel to be covered by buildings or structures including a maximum of one detached family dwelling on site.

In order to assist with snow removal operations along Red Mountain Road the applicant has agreed to a three-metre snow easement on both sides of the road. Wolk arrived at the council meeting after the public input session and although he did not take advantage of this opportunity, he was able to answer some of the elected representatives questions in regards to the development. Once the development permit (DP) is approved Wolk would have two years to substantially begin construction or the DP would expire. The elected officials appeared to believe this additional zone would benefit Rossland’s accommodation mix allowing for additional overnight visitors and increased revenue for the local economy. Councillor Andrew Zwicker was in favour stating “It’s a great project...I am glad to see someone doing it.” If the public is interested to hear discussion of the bylaw zoning come along to the next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday Feb. 10 at 6 p.m.

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118th Winter Carnival Welcome to Rossland’s 118th Winter Carnival. Established in 1898 it is the country’s longest running winter celebration. Festivals bring with them both positive and negative impacts on the host community. How can a festival be negative you ask — think traffic congestion, anti social behaviour or not being able to find a clean washroom. As one of the many community celebrations that populate our regional calendar, the Rossland Winter Carnival is good for our community! You don’t survive this long without the community’s support. The community spirit at this carnival will set your heart alight. With a population of just over 3,500 people, Rossland has around 250 volunteers involved. The carnival gives Rossland a sense of identity and celebrates our outdoor culture. That’s just some of the things that make this carnival so much fun and uniquely special. Bringing people to the downtown core to socialize and spend money, the carnival is great for the local economy, good for building social relationships and acts as a catalyst for infrastructure development. We think this is one of the best homegrown winter festivals on this planet so enjoy everything the winter carnival offers our community but help to keep our festival positive. Try walking or using the free ride bus, be polite to strangers and don’t litter. Having a few drinks? Then know your limit. Above all be in the spirit of the community festival!

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Red Mountain Canadian freeski competition COLE SUTHERLAND Rossland News

The 2015 Canadian Freeskiing Championships held at RED Mountain this past weekend yielded some good results for Rossland’s young skiers. In the female 7-11 year old category the first place finisher was Erin Flood of Rossland followed by Meadow Webber of Fruitvale and third place went to Alanna Meadus of Invermere. In the Male 7-11 year olds, first place went to Xander Bankes of Rossland, second place to Bodhi Kuhn from Rossland, B.C. and third place from Vancouver B.C. was Lachlan Mcneill. In the female category ages 12-

14 in first place was Anna Thomson from Seattle, Washington, in second place Samara Kuhn from Rossland B.C. and third place finisher was Olivia Mcneill from Vancouver. The male 12-14 category was won by Leif Mumma of Palmer, Oregon, second place winner was Josh Gold from Tahoe City and the third place male was Troy Rozsypalek from Pemberton. In the Female 15-18 female category first place, from Vancouver, went to Carlene Loughlin, second place went to Fernie’s Andrea Byrne and third place went to Savannah Leishman of Nelson. For the 15-18 male competitors, first place went to Tom Peiffer from

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West Vancouver, second place was Jackson Bathgate from Whistler, B.C. and third place went to his brother Cooper Bathgate. Jeff Ashton From Castlegar, B.C. qualified in 27th place, and on the final day he landed his run clean, and got the third highest score in the finals. His final result was sixth place. He moved up 19 spots. Jona Caney’s first year in the big boys category land him a first place finish in the qualifying round. In the finals he had a huge crash and ended up in 30th place. The next competition is at Whitewater Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. The full results can be found at www.canadianfreeskiing.com.

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Rotary Interact club looks ahead

2014 was a very productive and exciting year for us, and we are looking forward to our upcoming projects in 2015. In December, we held a Cake Bingo, hosted a Facebook auction, and went winter camping, all in support of the Rossland Skate Park. All events were very worthwhile, and we thank everyone in the community who participated and supported us — we couldn’t have accomplished this without you. During the Rekindle weekend, we had a great Cake Bingo at the Miners’ Hall. We received about $120, and it all went towards the Rossland Skate Park. As part of the admission, some people donated non-perishable food items that have now been donated to the food bank. We hope to continue our ongoing support of the local food bank this year and are glad that the community is contributing so generously. In December, Interact also hosted our second annual auction on Facebook. Because of the generosity of the 14 local Rossland businesses and individual donors, we were able to collect 20 items for people to bid on. Pictures of these items were posted on the Facebook page and people would comment the amount they wanted to bid. Thanks to the businesses and the community’s participation, it was very successful! A big thank you to everyone who generously donated items and participated in our auction. With your help, we managed to raise $618 for the Rossland Skate Park. Finally, again, in support of the Rossland Skate Park, members of the Interact Club — Antonia Ambrosio, Alex Stephens, Tara Obma, Maya Winckers, Hannah Klemmensen, Hannah

Kroeker, Madelaine Fisher, Isabella Fisher, Fiona Martin, her son Xander, and Maggie Chan, — all spent the night outside in tents on December 21, the winter solstice, at the Emcon lot. By creating online challenges through a site called Yodel and inviting people to donate to our cause, we managed to raise about $1420! There, we had a potluck, roasted marshmallows, played cards, chatted and celebrated a birthday, all around a warm fire under the stars. For quite a few, winter camping was a new experience, and for some, it was even their first experience with camping! This was the case for Antonia Ambrosio, our exchange student from Italy and a member of the Interact club since September, and here she writes of her memorable experience: “It was the first camping trip of my life and in addition, I come from a warm city in Italy (Naples), so I wasn’t used to that temperature; I can say that it was quite an adventure. When we first arrived, we set up for the night. Afterwards, we had dinner, but because the fresh pizza had become cold, we warmed it up using a roasting stick. At this point, I started to become really cold even though I was close to the fire and wearing ski pants with tights and three layers on the upper-half of my body, including a sweater, ski jacket, a hat, a scarf and gloves. Fiona (the Interact teacher sponsor) was a little bit worried about that, so she boiled some water and made me a bottle of hot water. I started to feel better after hugging this bottle and standing close to the fire. We were about to make some s’mores when, suddenly, a policeman came and told us to shut down the fire, because, apparently, it wasn’t allowed. The thing that impressed me was that he was only wearing a t-shirt,

Part of the group that went winter camping standing around the night’s previous fire in the Emcon lot. From L to R: Fiona Martin, Hannah Klemmensen, Maya Winckers, Hannah Kroeker, Alex Stephens, Xander Bankes, Maggie Chan, Tara Obma, and Antonia Ambrosio. Photo by Mike Kent while I was pretty much freezing even with all of my clothes. So I asked him if he was cold and he told me that he was actually pretty warm since he moved a few years ago from a city in which the usual temperature is -30. So after that answer, I was shocked, but it helped me to think that it wasn’t actually that cold and that I could do it. However, without the fire, it was actually getting really cold, so we warmed up some food on the stove while Fiona was tried to get us permission for a fire, to heat us up and to make some s’mores. Eventually, she called the right people that explained that we were completely fine, because a little fire is allowed to celebrate some events, and that night, we were fundraising, it was the winter solstice, and also Fiona’s birthday. So later on, one of her friends came with some cupcakes to celebrate with us as well. We enjoyed ourselves while listening to music and talking; but at about 10:30, I decided to go to sleep, mostly because they told me that it would be warmer. I slept pretty well in two sleeping bags (plus a thermal one) without taking any of my

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We thank Mike Kent for organizing the equipment that was needed that night and the many parents that made this happen. It couldn’t have been done without you. All in all, we were able to end the year on a great note and we hope the next year will be even better than the last. Rossland Interact Club is a group dedicated to serving both the local community and international ones. Our motto is “Strengthening Communities through Service.” We are always open to new members, so feel free to drop by one of our meetings on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 6:45 p.m. at the Rossland Public Library.

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For Tara Obma, who used to live in Thailand, it was not the first time camping, but rather the first time camping in Canada. In comparison to Thailand’s warm, humid weather, winter camping was quite a drastic change as well. Here is a bit of what she has to say about her night: “On December 21st, I went winter camping with the Rossland Interact Club and it was my first time camping in Canada. The best part was when we were sitting in the cold, around the fire talking, laughing, and making and eating s’mores. The only part I didn’t like about winter camping was that we didn’t have an actual washroom. However, I have to say that winter camping brings

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us closer to the other members in the group and that it was a great team-bonding experience for all. So although it was very cold, I enjoyed the night. It was a good experience and I’ll never forget it. Thanks to Interact, I have an opportunity to try out new things and do something that I’ve never done before.”

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The energetic music group Small World Project has graced the stages of many international festivals and now, for their first performance in British Columbia, they are coming to Rossland’s Miners’ Hall on Feb. 7. The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC) hosts an annual performance series to continuously present a wide variety of high calibre artists with a range of performing art styles. For the third event on their annual calendar, the committee have selected the Small World Project. Winners of the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award, the Montreal trio consists of renowned instrumentalists Sébastien Dufour (Montreal Guitar Trio), Patrick Graham (Trifolia, La Nef) and Frédéric Rossland Council for Arts and Culture present the Small World Project on Feb. Samson (ex-Vent du Nord). Together they 7 as part of their annual series calendar of high calibre performing arts. Photo Submitted by Rossland Council for Arts and Culture. have made three highly praised albums. For Rossland, they will perform songs from latest studio album Less is More ries of music and theatre performances. toon with rich fantastic puppetry. Workcomprised of nine originals, plus rework- Over the years hosting high quality, pro- ing in full-face mask this is a rare form of ings of Hendrix’s “Fire,” Marley’s “I Shot fessional performances and styles that do theatre. The performing artists love noththe Sheriff ” and Morricone’s appealing not usually appear in Rossland. ing more than mashing comedy, beauty, western spaghetti tune. A myriad influ“We are excited to be able to present irreverence, and pathos together to create ences converge Cuban montunos, Brazil- this performance,” says Theshini Naicker an utterly unique show, appropriate for ian samba, Italian tarantella, minimalist of the RCAC Performance Series Com- ages from eight to 108. textures, afrobeat, rock, reggae, Middle- mittee. “We always look for groups that Tickets to the Small World Project’s Eastern rhythms, an exhilarating mix of will bring new and different sounds to performance on Feb. 7 are $20 each, availgenres and a celebration of music in its Rossland and are confident Small World able from Out of The Cellar in Rossland many forms. Project will put on a great show,” Naicker and the Charles Bailey Theatre Box OfThe trio play a fusion of small string added. fice in Trail. RCAC members will receive instruments. On stage audience members Following the Small World Project $2 off each ticket purchased in advance. will see the ukulele, charango, banjolele, concert and keeping with the theme of Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the show and strumstick. These downsized percus- high quality performances, the RCAC will commencing at 8 p.m. Beer, wine and soft sions and double bass instruments are present the Wonderheads on April 25 in drinks will be available from the cash bar. used by the performers to deliver a highly Rossland. Wonderheads is a multi-award To hear a preview of the Small World eclectic mix of jazz, world and western winning physical theatre company spe- Project visit smallworldproject.ca. For spaghetti music. cializing in exquisite visual storytelling. more information visit rosslandartscounEvery year the RCAC assembles a se- Wonderheads have a whimsical live car- cil.com.

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In my last article, I described the excitement we had in finding a new species for B.C., the White-eyed Vireo. But now I am in southern Texas, and this handsome little bird is common down here! When I went birding with a local birder the other day, the vireo was quickly noted, but didn’t rate a second look. In contrast, the Say’s Phoebe we saw elicited great excitement from my Texas friend — a bird that is of regular occurrence in B.C.. This is one of the exciting things about birding away from home — species very rare, or not seen at all in B.C., can be common-place elsewhere. We’ve been here barely a week, but already I’ve seen a number of species very hard to find at home. The Great Egret is a tall, white bird in the heron family, very common here, but rarely seen

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in B.C.. The same can be said for Snowy Egret, White-winged Dove, Black Phoebe, Eastern Phoebe, Tropical Kingbird, Loggerhead Shrike, Western Scrub Jay, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Northern Mockingbird, Blackthroated Sparrow, and Lesser Goldfinch; all species we have seen in our first week here. The list of species that are here, but have never been reported in B.C. is even longer! I’m not going to list them all here, but I will discuss a couple of them. The Golden-fronted Woodpecker has a range in North America restricted to the western half of Texas and down into Mexico. Throughout most of the southern and eastern US, it is replaced by the very similar Redbellied Woodpecker. The Golden-fronted is the most common woodpecker in the Rio Grande Valley, (where we are currently staying). The only woodpecker in B.C. in the same genus as the Golden-fronted is the Lewis’s Woodpecker. The only other

common woodpecker in the Rio Grande Valley is the Ladderbacked. This is also a species with a southern distribution; its range is restricted to Texas, southern New Mexico, most of Arizona, Southern California and extreme southern Nevada. This species is in the same genus as our Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers. The call note of the Ladder-backed is very similar to that of the Downy. There are only two other species of woodpecker that occur here, and they are winter residents only: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and Northern Flicker. The flicker is quite rare here; I have seen it only once in the valley. In B.C., if you want to attract woodpeckers to a feeder, suet is the best option. But as you can see from this photo, fruit is a better attractant for southern species. Any time we camp in a wooded site, we put out some grapefruit halves; it rarely takes long for the woodpeckers, (and other species) to find it.

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• 12-5pm Rossland Museum displays bring Rossland's remarkable history to life. Special "Winter Animals" themed activities throughout the day. Refreshments (including homemade apple cider) and light snacks will be available. • 3-5pm Thirsty Thursdays at Rafters Lounge at RED Mountain Resort. • 7 pm Bobsled Race Registration and MANDATORY brake and steering inspection at the Legion (Washington & 1st Ave) kelly@adventureengine.com •7 pm The Nelson and District Credit Union Variety Show sponsored by the members of the NDCU. All tickets at the door: $10 or family (4) $30 Pre-show at 6:30 with Richie Mann and the Golden City Fiddlers. • 8 pm Bobsled Calcutta Auction at the Legion (Washinton and 1st Ave) Come out and bid on your favorite bobsled team. If your team places 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the race on Saturday you win cash! Contact: Tara Kowalchuk 250-921-8272

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• 9:30-11:55 pm Blizzard Music Festival at the Flying Steamshovel presents "Bud Gordon & The God Awful Gospel" and "The Provincial Archive" $15 or $75 for 3 day pass to all events at Alpine Grind, Flying Steamshovel & Miner's Hall

Friday • 10-7 pm Rossland Library (2180 Columbia) Snow sculpture and kids' double slide in the yard. • 12-5:30 pm Rossland Museum displays bring Rossland's remarkable story to life. 2:30-5:30. All ages Snowman making competition on the front lawn of the Rossland Museum. Preregistration email: info@rosslandmuseum.ca or call 250-362-7722, www.rosslandmuseum.ca • 1 pm King of the Mountain Race Ski, telemark & snowboard race at RED Mountain Resort - 12pm registration, $20 • 1-3 pm Learn to Luge at RED Mountain Resort, Helmets, snow boots and waivers mandatory $10 Registration at the course.

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• 3-8pm Nelson & District Credit Union serving free hot spiced apple juice at Queen and Columbia • 5 pm Food vendors serving delicious international food on Columbia Ave. • 5:30 - 8pm Rossland Beer Company presents "Give us your best Olaus" - To enter have your photo taken on location. The winner of t-shirt, growler and a fill will be announced Sunday night.

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• 6-8pm Blizzard Music Festival presents Alissa Arnason at Alpine Grind (Queen & Columbia) $10 or 3 day pass $75 • 6-11pm Olaus Ice Palace with DJs "Sexton Blake" and "RSK" and live music with "The Good Ol' Goats" Cover charge $10 • 6:30pm City of Rossland Carnival Parade downtown. Win a 3 day ski pass to RED Mountain Resort! Costumes and/or float mandatory. Entrants meet at 6pm corner of Columbia & Butte. • 7pm Post Parade Extravaganza with Century 21. Free hotdogs and hot chocolate for kids (Columbia and Washington) • 7:15-7:45 pm Pyrophoria! A spectacular fire show for all ages. (Harry Lefevre Square, Columbia & Washington) • 9 pm-1am Friday Night Open Jam at the Legion (Washington & 1st Ave) for members and their guests. • 9-11:55pm Blizzard Music Festival at the Flying Steamshovel featuring “John Lee’s Hooker” and “Bend Sinister” and “Mrs. Strange” $20 or 3 day pass $75 • 9pm-1am “Arthur Funkarelli” in Rafters Lounge at RED Mountain Resort (19+ event ) $25. Tickets available at Guest Services in the day lodge. Shuttle will be running from 8:30 pm from the Prestige Mountain Resort

Saturday • 7:30-10am Firefighters Pancake Breakfast. Located at the fire hall on 2nd Ave - $5 • 8am Golden Bear Children’s Centre selling homemade hot chocolate, homemade apple cider, Seven Summits brewed coffee and juice boxes.

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• 12-5pm Rossland Museum displays bring Rossland’s remarkable story to life. Special “Winter Sports” themed activities throughout the day. Refreshments and snack available. • 12-6 pm Olaus Ice Palace (Queen and Columbia) Rossland Beer Company will be on location from 12 - 4pm. Music by “Altitude Entertainment” • 12-8pm Rossland Beer Company presents “Give us your best Olaus”. To enter have your photo taken on location. The winner of t-shirt, growler and a fill will be announced Sunday night.

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• 6-9pm RED Mountain Resort Family Fun Night. Free night skiing and boarding on T-Bar & Carpet, fire pit with marshmallow roasting and hot chocolate, tobogganing (bring your own), kids’ movie, indoor crafts & children’s activities. Sour Dough Grill will be open for food services.

spectacular snow sculptures downtown and an amazing kids’ double slide at the library • Free Ice Skating at Washington & 4th Ave open to the public all

• 6:30-8pm Blizzard Music Festival presents Joe Nolan at Alpine Grind. (Queen & Columbia) $15 or 3 day pass $75.

weekend weather permitting

• 7-9pm Rafters Lounge at RED Mountain Resort Beer Tasting. Tickets $10 for four 6oz samples.

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• Rossland’s many fine restaurants and cafes are open during

• 8:30-9:30pm RMM All Ages Benefit Concert - Come support your local Farmer’s Market at Blizzard Musical Festival’s only all ages event. Musicians “Andrew Parkhouse & The Magpies” will be rocking out at the Miner’s Hall (1765 Columbia) Doors @ 8:00 Tickets $10 @ Alpine Grind. Kids under 12 free.

Sunday

• 9am The Olaus Invitational BC Cup Luge Race at RED Mountain Resort. Helmets, snow boots and waivers mandatory $15 Registration at the course.

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• 2pm World Championship Bigolfathon at RED Mountain Resort $10. Xcountry ski & golf. Registration at 1:30pm at course.

• 2-7pm RMM Winter Farmer’s Market at the Miner’s Hall. Join us for all your local All Weekend Events shopping under one roof - fresh food, handmade goods, hot dinner and free live music all afternoon. Blizzard Music Festival presents performances by Joe Newton • Thursday, Friday & Saturday the world famous professional at 2pm and “The Whiskey Jacks” at 4pm. carving team from Slocan Snow Sculptures will be creating

• 10am-5pm RossVegas and Powderhound present “The Game” • 9am - 12pm Sculptasaurus at Pioneer Park. Bring your family, Rail Jam reregistration Saturday 9 - 11am @ RossVegas $20 and $20 friends, creativity and whatever snow sculpting tools you have refundable bib deposit. Helmets and waivers mandatory. and make your vision come to life for a chance to win great prizes. • 10am-6pm Rossland’s Potters Society - Delicious Chili in a hand • 11am-2pm Fat Bike Race at RED Mountain Resort. $30 crafted bowl Preregistration at Revolution Cycles 250-362-5688 or info@ • 11am-5pm Rossland Lions Club serving sausages, hotdogs, hot revolutioncycles.ca chocolate, coffee & hot apple cider. • 12-5pm Rossland Beer Company presents “Give us your best • 11:30am-1:30pm The Legion serving Ukrainian and Russian Olaus” - To enter have your photo taken on location (1990A Borscht Columbia Ave) The winner of t-shirt, growler and a fill will be announced Sunday night. • 12 pm Food vendors serving delicious international food on Columbia Ave • 1pm Kids’ Carnival Presented by West Kootenay Snogoers and 7 Summits Centre for Learning at Lions campground. Kids • 12pm-4pm EZ Rock presents the 18th Annual Powder Pounder snowmobile rides, snow maze & fort, tobogganing (helmets Snow Volleyball Tournament. Co-ed 4s and beach rules. $20 per mandatory) snow painting and much more. team registration @11:45. Queen Street behind Olaus Ice Palace.

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• 1pm John Heintz Relay Race from the top of Red Mountain to Lions campground. Preregister at Bear Country Kitchen until January 31st and on event day from 10 am-12 pm at RED Mountain Resort in the Conference Room. $50 team or $20 individual. Awards ceremony at Lions Campground.

• 1pm Rossland Library will be presenting Heritage films and serving hot chocolate • 3:30pm Rafters Lounge at RED Mountain Resort will host Super Bowl Party. Beer and food specials available • 1-3pm Learn to Luge at RED Mountain Resort. Helmets, snow boots and waivers mandatory $10. Registration at the course.

• 9:30am The Goat FM presents The Sonny Samuelson Bobsled • 9-11:55pm Blizzard Music Festival at the Flying Steamshovel Race down Spokane Street. Award presentation to follow at Olaus (Washington & 2nd Ave) featuring “Dizzy Spell”, “Ohmwar” and Ice Palace. Rossland Beer Company will present beer glasses to “We Hunt Buffalo” $20 or 3 day pass $75 Bobsled champs. • 10-2pm Free Fat Bike Demo at RED Mountain Resort in front of the day lodge. (45 minute time limit)Donations to the local food bank will be accepted.

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spectacular snow sculptures downtown and an amazing kids’ double slide at the library • Free Ice Skating at Washington & 4th Ave open to the public all

• 6:30-8pm Blizzard Music Festival presents Joe Nolan at Alpine Grind. (Queen & Columbia) $15 or 3 day pass $75.

weekend weather permitting

• 7-9pm Rafters Lounge at RED Mountain Resort Beer Tasting. Tickets $10 for four 6oz samples.

carnival weekend.

• Rossland’s many fine restaurants and cafes are open during

Sunday

• 9am The Olaus Invitational BC Cup Luge Race at RED Mountain Resort. Helmets, snow boots and waivers mandatory $15 Registration at the course.

Happy

Celebrating 118 years of Winter Carnival!

to everyone!

Your Friendly Your Friendly PharmacyPharmacy Full service pharmacy • Gifts • Cards

Winter Carnival

One Hour Photo • Full Service Pharmacy Gifts • Cards • Souvenirs

Alpine Drug MArt

Bill Craig

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• 2pm World Championship Bigolfathon at RED Mountain Resort $10. Xcountry ski & golf. Registration at 1:30pm at course.

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Purchase an Annual membership and

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362-2348 2086 Washington St. www.betterlifefitness.net

See you at the

Firefighters Pancake Breakfast Saturday, January 31 Starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Firehall

For event information contact Olaus Jeldness rosslandwintercarnival@gmail.com

2040 Columbia Ave. Rossland PH 250 362 5311

Trail & Castlegar www.integratire.com

All skiis are on sale now! Select skiis at

Rossland BC

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UPCOMING

WINTER CARNIVAL THIS WEEKEND! Celebrate Winter this weekend at the 2015 Rossland Winter Carnival. See the schedule of events on page 8-9 of this edition. For more information go to www.rosslandwintercarnival.com WINTER MARKET Saturday, January 31 @ at the Miners Hall. Come out an meet local farmers, buy some local produce and food and enjoy the atmosphere of supporting local. ROSSLAND MUSEUM WINTER HOURS For the winter season, admission will be 50% off! THE ROSSLAND TENNIS SOCIETY GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, Feb. 4, 6:30 - 8 p.m. @ Seven Summits School. The annual meeting is open to the public. Anyone interested in the future of tennis in Rossland is welcome. CBT SCRATCH EDITING MEETING Wednesday, February 4 from 3:306:00pm. @ Seven Summits Centre for Learning. Help decide which photos

KIDS LEARN TO CURL PROGRAM • FREE Wednesdays right after school from 2:45-4pm @ the Rossland Curling Rink. Open to kids 8-12 years of age. Sign up for the session starting January 7 and runs until March 11. Drop-ins and new participants are welcome at any time during the program. For more information, contact Sara Mountain, at 362-5184 orsaramountain@gmail.com.

2015

VIVA LA PROM February 14, 8 pm to 1 am @ Rossland Miner’s Hall. Rossland Rotary benefit dance for the Rossland skatepark. Contact Fred Behrens at fbehrens@telus.net. NEW!! BEGINNERS ONLY “THRIFT STORE HOCKEY” Starts February 15. This is a great opportunity for those who don’t know how to play, to come out and learn the rules of the game, the basics of skating and have fun! All you need is a stick, a helmet and a pair of skates. If you don’t have skates, you can rent them from the Arena for $5.00. Erika will Coach the group in the rules of the game and introduce you to the love of hockey! SCOUTS SURVIVAL CANDLE FUNDRAISER AT WINTER CARNIVAL! January 30, 5-10 pm and January 31, noon – 6:30 pm. Look for them in front of the Ice Palace & Rail Jam At Winter

Carnival or call 250-231-2174 to pre order.

The Little Prince Sun Feb 8 at 2:00 pm

Charles Bailey Theatre Teck Kids Series Join The Little Prince on a 45 minute spectacular adventure as he celebrates openmindedness, open-heartedness and the beauty of imagination.

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WINTER CARNIVAL THEMED DAYS AT THE ROSSLAND MUSEUM Visit the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre during the Winter Carnival for special themed days. There will be special activities and crafts for kids of all ages from noon to 5 p.m. each day. DAILY: Homemade apple cider, hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and light snacks available. THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 - HIBERNATION

Learn about hibernating animals. There will be special crafts and activities related to hibernation and arctic animals. WildSafeBC will be bringing bear fur to touch and feel! Colouring Contest: Draw a Bear Den. FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 - SNOW! 1st annual snowman making competition 2:30-5:30 p.m. Pre-registration appreciated (email or call 250-362-7722). RMDC will provide some snowman clothing and accessories. There will be special crafts and activities related to snow as well as snow-painting! Daily film: NFB “Professional Hermits operate Canada’s Highest Weather Station” — Old Glory weather station. SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 - WINTER SPORTS There will be special crafts and activities related to winter sports. Visit us at the Rossland Mountain Market at the Miner’s Hall as well from 2 - 7 p.m.

ROSSLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY: Visit the Rossland Public Library for a film showing of “Mining & Moguls” at 1 pm and a small display on skiing history in their entryway.

ONGOING

THE ROSSLAND MAKERLAB • FREE Starting up again on Thursday, January 8, 7 to 8:30 pm @ the Seven Summits Centre for Learning. Drop in and get support in creating 3D models, printing on the 3D printer and all things technology based. Every Thursday for youth 12-18 yrs old.

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and articles will end up in the next issue of Columbia Basin Trust’s Scratch magazine. For Youth 12 and up. Food and refreshments provided.

available. There are no fees. PICKLEBALL Indoor Pickleball at RSS starts on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm. 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.

FREE! DISC GOLF Fridays at 7 - 9 pm from January to mid-March at the RSS gym. The Kootenay Rockies Disc Golf Society are offering indoor disc golf. A variety of fun putting games will be played on a short indoor course. Baskets will be provided, however if you have a practice basket bring it along. Players should bring their own discs but if you don’t have a disc there will be discs

LOCAL WRITERS DISCUSSION Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. @ the Rossland Seniors Hall. To share ideas, expertise and 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.

‘Till Death Sun Feb 8 at 7:30 pm Charles Bailey Theatre E2 Series

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.

Six Queens. Six Love stories. Six Deaths. One Actress! $15 in advance / $20 at the door www.trail-arts.com 250-368-9669

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 CHITO-RYU KARATE-DO

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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.

ROSSLAND MAKERLAB Thursdays 7 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. WRITER’S CLUB Every Wednesday until Apr 15, 2015. 7:30 to 9 pm @ Rossland Seniors Hall. All genres of writers welcome. No membership fee. Learn from published authors and writers. ROSSLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY The Library has lots of great programs

and events: Homeschoolers Happy Hour: 1st and 3rd Friday 1-2pm. Lego Club: 1st and 3rd Thursday 3-4pm Books and Babies: Fridays at 11am Songs and story time for little ones 0 to 30 months. Page Turners Book Club: 2nd Thursday of each month from 3-4 pm for kids 8-11 years old. Board Games Club: 4th Thursday of each month from 3-4 pm. for kids 6-12 years. For school aged kids: Thursdays from 3-4 pm there is something going on in the library for school aged kids. ROSSLAND MONKEY CLUB Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm @ RSS Auditorium. Parkour and freerunning. Ages 8+. $5 drop-in. ROSSLAND BEAVER SCOUTS Mondays 3 to 4pm Girls and boys ages 5 – 7 years. Please contact Deanna Leask at 250-362-7118 to join.

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Twin Rivers Elementary in Castlegar will soon be teaching kindergarten in three different languages. At Monday’s school board meeting in Trail, assistant superintendent Bill Ford revealed a plan to launch a pilot project — starting French immersion in kindergarten. Currently, School District 20 (SD 20) offers French immersion to students in Grade 6 and up, along with a full Russian teaching program, but Ford is attempting to get a full French kindergarten to Grade 12 plan started. Only 22 spaces are available for students in the pilot, and they will be chosen by lottery. The immersion program is only slated to run for two years as a test period and comes in response to parent requests. “We are getting lots of local parent demand asking for early French immersion,” said Ford. “We know that to learn a second language and optimize language learning, kids need to be young. We’re not taking advantage of that currently. This is not a new conversation.” When the discussion began about the future program, new trustee Teri Ferworn was concerned about how the school dis-

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trict would pay for the pilot. “I want to start with saying that I am all about second language acquisition,” she said. “My concern, I guess, is funding. Are we going to be getting funding for just the pilot project and will the board have to sustain it?” The pilot project won’t end up costing the school board very much, if anything, to run. It might actually allow more money to be spent in other areas. “As long as students are enrolled, we will get the funding,” said Ford. “If the program was dissolved after two years, then we would lose the French funding. We get regular funding and then the federal French funding comes per student to the school district. It actually frees up the funding that we use right now to supplement teaching.” Janelle Ellis, a Castlegar resident and mother of a 3-year-old in Russian pre-school, is fully supportive of the launch and plans on signing her child up as soon as she can. If not for French, then for Russian. “My daughter is in Russian pre-school, and with the program coming about I will be enrolling her in French and it is because I speak French,” she said. “If my daughter doesn’t get picked for the French, I will put her in Russian. I have even convinced five of my friends to sign their kids up.”

Immersion student transportation to and from Twin Rivers Elementary was addressed as well. The program is open to all students in SD 20, from Fruitvale to Robson, but as of now, no extra bus routes will be added to accommodate the pilot. “The parents who register their children for the early French immersion, they would have to arrange to get their children to the school,” said trustee Toni Driutti. Ford added that if the program takes off, the situation may change. “We would work with the transportation department to look at existing routes and see what we could do to support that,” he said. Trustee Mickey Kinakin is firmly against the two-year pilot program, citing, among other things, concerns about current programs losing momentum and registered students. “The board is going to go down a rabbit hole if they pass this,” he said. “It is going to destroy other programs. I want a complete plan or I just can’t support this. I just can’t. You can have a French program or a Russian program, not both.” Ford reassured Kinakin that the French program won’t pose a threat to the existing systems in place.

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Remodeling spending increases as renovations are on the rise In the not-so-distant past, home improvement projects all but came to a halt, as homeowners were weary about investing any money into fixeruppers. But the tides have changed dramatically in recent months, and homeowners are again ready and willing to invest big dollars into home renovations. Renewed confidence in the economy and an upswing in the real estate market have contributed to the remodeling frenzy. In early 2014, the Joint Center for Housing Statistics of Harvard University forecasted nearly $150 billion in major remodeling spending over the year. JCHS said as homeowners gain more confidence in the housing market, they’re more likely

to undertake home improvements they would have avoided in recent years. While the numbers do not yet match pre-recession remodeling spending, the number of construction projects has steadily trended upward. According to the National Association of Home Builders, as of November 2014, a greater number of remodelers reported higher business activity than during the previous quarter. Remodeling spending has been gradually climbing back up from the all-time low it reached in 2009. This growth in home renovations has led to more jobs for carpenters, plumbers, painters, electricians, and other construction workers. In Massachusetts alone, a recovery

in overall construction employment has led to a gain of about 18,000 jobs during the past four years. The Home Improvement Research Institute expects an additional 5.8 percent sales growth in home improvement spending in 2015. States that showed the highest levels of home improvement spending in 2014 are likely to continue to hold the top spots through 2015, and the National Association of Home Builders says these areas include the District of Columbia, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, and areas of southern California. Americans are not the only ones increasing their home spending.

According to reports released by Moneris Solutions Corporation, Canada’s largest credit and debit card processor, purchases at home improvement stores rose by 8.49 percent over the same period last year, and spending on plumbing and heating equipment and electrical contractors climbed by 5.14 percent and 5.08 percent, respectively. Spending patterns indicate that homeowners are investing in DIY projects as well as seeking specialized work provided by professional contractors.

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New French class offered

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“We already run a French immersion program, we are just going to be starting it earlier,” he said. “The reason that we are doing a two-year pilot is that we aren’t sure that an early immersion program will fly in the district. There are enough kindergarten students to offer a Russian kindergarten, as we have been doing, and a French kindergarten. There does not need to be a competition between the two languages being offered.” After an intense and lengthy

question period and discussion, the board passed a motion to put the French immersion program into practice, at least for the two-year pilot. After those two years, the board will revisit the idea to see if there is enough interest to merge the early immersion students with the current Grade 6 to 12 French program. Sign up for the pilot program coincides with SD 20’s kindergarten registration which runs from Feb. 10 to 13. For more information on enrolment or details of the program, call Ford at 250-368-2230.

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QUE? TION We asked, you answered.

Reporter Alicia Wallace took to the streets to ask people if they are going away (leaving Rossland) for the duration of the Winter Carnival. We think this festival has such great community support (maybe even the most) so we went to find out why or why not.

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Makers, Bakers and Growers....doing what they do!

r e t n i RosslandW Mountain Market Saturday January 31st, 2:00-7:00 PM @ The Miner’s Hall, 1765 Columbia Ave

Focus on a vendor Paper Garden Paper Garden has been a long time vendor at the Rossland Mountain Market, and we are so glad to have them return year after year! Known for their fresh-baked, gluten free delicacies, 100% beeswax candles, and unique woodwork, Paper Garden’s offerings plan to increase in 2015! “We grow as many of our raw ingredients as possible, ensuring fresh, healthy, great tasting products. Our days are full during market season, with growing, harvesting and preparing, but we feel it is worth it in the end, and our products reflect our hard work.” Love 22 Love22 is a high quality t-shirt line that separates itself from mass produced corporate branding and design by offering stylish, original limited edition garments that can be proudly worn as urban street wear, lounge wear, sports wear, work wear, play wear, or anywhere! Life is too short to wear boring clothes, and Love22 aims to make sure you never have to, because after all, “You are what you wear!” Greenwood Garden Goodies Greenwood Garden Goodies is committed to growing, canning and selling chemical free fruits and vegetables. They use all organic sugars and vinegars in their products to accompany their natural and organic fruits and vegetables. They believe that 100% natural is the only way to eat. It is what they practice in their family and it is what they practice in their business."

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The RMM has teamed with Blizzard Music Festival to bring you free live music all afternoon! 2:00 PM - Joe Newton, Australian Singer & Songwriter 4:00 PM - Peter Reed, Rossland's own! 5:00 PM - The Whiskey Jacks, Rossland's own!

Join us Post - Market for a one hour, ALL-AGES Benefit Concert! Andrew Parkhouse & the Magpies will be rippin' up the stage from 8:30-9:30 PM. Doors at 8 PM. Tickets 10$ @ the Alpine Grind, kids 12 and under FREE!, Blizzardfest wrist band holders have guaranteed admission! *** All proceeds go to the Rossland Mountain Market!! ***

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• 250 ml oatmeal • 125 ml oat bran • 125 ml chopped walnuts • 5 ml allspice • 1 ml salt • 2 eggs • 250 ml pumpkin (or squash) puree • 180 ml milk or alternative • 30 ml maple syrup (or other sweetener) • 500 ml berries • 80 ml water • 5 ml cinnamon • 2 ml almond (or vanilla) extract • 60 ml maple syrup (or other sweetener) • 10 ml cornstarch (or other thickener) Mix together oatmeal, oat bran, walnuts, allspice, salt. In separate bowl, lightly beat eggs, mix in pumpkin, milk, 30 ml maple syrup. Add to dry ingredients. Divide among 12 greased muffin cups. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or until set. Let cool before unmoulding. To make compote, combine berries, water, cinnamon, almond extract and maple syrup in saucepan. Simmer 20 minute s. Dissolve cornstarch into 15 ml water. Stir into berry mixtur e and heat for 1 minute. Serve warm oatmeal cups with compote. Serves 6.

We asked our vendors...

What does supporting local mean to you? "I think it means seeing the metaphorical and literally 'Circle of Life' benefits of buying local (even when it isn't the absolute cheapest way sometimes) and investing into your neighbors pocket who can then return the favor to other local business, who then help our community thrive and grow for the better." ~ Kristen 'Little Bear' Renn, re{Imagined} "If we can't make it or grow it (yet), we buy from the local farmers and artisans in our region! We feel blessed to have so many talented people in our area who make the effort to contribute to food sovereignty and to the local economy in our communities! We feel that by supporting them we are actually supporting ourselves, our community and our future!" ~ Bill and Adrienne Lovely, Kootenay Rocks "Supporting local growers and producers is absolutely supporting ourselves! Many of us have moved to the region ( &/or continue our roots here) because we are a happy people here in the Koots! We're small. We know our neighbours. We help each other out. We smile & say hi as we pass by. Grassroots folk are known and trusted and can stand by our products. Supporting us is an energy exchange that keeps us here and contributing to our small towns. You can taste the life force and care in a freshly harvested veggie brought to market that very day. Our artisans are uniquely creative with a presence and flare that truly stands out! This is health!" ~ Danielle Power, Power Essentials

Email: rosslandmountainmarket@gmail.com | Website: www.rosslandmountainmarket.com Thanks to the City of Rossland for sponsoring the Winter Market!

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J.O. Patenaude (1871-1956) - Nelson

Aiming for Alaska, Patenaude made a stop in Nelson in 1897 and decide to stay, a choice that led him to open an optometry office at 366 Baker Street in October of 1897. He was one of the first graduates in the area, after having completed his studies in Chicago, USA. In addition to optometry, he was a jeweller, watch-smith, and also worked silver. Uncle Pat, as he was affectionately called, was known for his generosity. To honor his contribution to the Kootenays, AFKO created a giant puppet of him and will bring him along at many Winter Carnaval. www.afko.ca for the complete list of events! Presented by:

Part of the cast for Anne of Green Gables get into character.

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Canadian classic comes to the Kootenays When you’re imagining, imagine something worthwhile this February ALICIA WALLACE Rossland News

It has been half a century since Anne of Green Gables first opened in a Charlottetown theatrical performance and now, for the first time this February, the play will be performed by the Rossland Light Opera Players (RLOP) in venues located in Trail and Rossland. The RLOP have not performed a major musical in the previous two years and since the fall of 2013, have been working towards this Canadian classic based on the 1908 novel by Lucy Montgomery. Marnie Jacobson of RLOP has always wanted to bring the Prince Edward Island story to life in Rossland and presented the idea to the RLOP executive committee over two years ago. Back then it was considered too expensive due to the royalty fees. Since then, RLOP member Karen Yamazaki was able to negotiate royalties, cutting them in half to bring a little

piece of Canada’s operatic history to the Kootenays. “It just made sense to do a Canadian play,” said Yamazaki. It was Canadian comedian, actor, director, journalist, author, playwright and composer Donald Harron who originally adapted the story for the stage. Sadly at age 90, Harron passed away in January of this year, making the timing for RLOP to bring this show to a local audience even more felicitous. Set on Prince Edward Island, the performance guides the audience through the adventures of Anne Shirley, a young red-headed orphan mistakenly sent to brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. The Cuthbert siblings, who never married so now live together, intended on adopting a boy to help with farm duties, but were instead sent Anne. Producer, Patricia Senecal has a large role in bringing this show to life. She has a role on stage as well as behind the scenes.

The orchestra rehearsing for the February production of Anne of Green Gables.

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“I am very passionate about the play; my mom was born in Prince Edward Island,” she said. This light hearted entertainment is for all ages with 28 musical pieces performed by a full orchestra. The music is snappy and the dialogue witty. “To be in a place like Rossland, so far away from a big city, it is great to be on stage singing with a live orchestra,” said Senecal. “The play appeals to everyone from kids to seniors, it is very well rounded that way,” she added. There are about 35 cast members from throughout the Kootenays on stage plus an additional 15 to 20 back stage crew. “Some characters

have three or four costume changes,” explains Senecal. The show opens at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. It then continues Saturday, Feb. 21 with a 7 p.m. performance, and Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. The show then moves to the Rossland Summit School (RSS) for 7 p.m. shows on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27 and 28. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased from the Charles Bailey Theatre box office. Trail shows ticket prices: children $15, adults $20. In Rossland from Tails Pet Supplies, on Washington Street. RSS show ticket prices: children $10 and adults $15.