Rossland, British Columbia
City of Rossland | |
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City | |
 Rossland's main street | |
| Nickname: The Golden City[1] | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Region | West Kootenay |
| Regional district | Kootenay Boundary |
| Incorporated | 1897 |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Rossland City Council |
| • Mayor | Greg Granstom |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.2 km2 (19.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 3,278 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| Highways | 3B 22 |
| Waterways | Columbia River nearby |
| Website | City of Rossland |
Rossland is a city in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. Tucked high in the Monashee Mountains, Rossland is at an elevation of 1023 metres (3410 feet). Population today is approximately 3500; a number that fluctuates from season to season. The population is at its peak during the winter. But back in 1897, as a result of a gold rush, Rossland for a time was one of Western Canada's largest cities[2]. A number of historic buildings survive from this time. Rossland promotes itself as 'Canada's Mountain Bike Capital' and an extensive trail system radiates from the outskirts of the town. Also nearby is Red Mountain Resort, rated as one of the best in the world for the hard-core skier or snowboarder.
Toponym
The origin of the toponym "Rossland" comes from the name of a miner, "Ross Thompson", who staked a claim in 1890[3]. He originally tried to call the city Thompson, but he was advised that there was already a town under that name.
Media
Rossland is home to CHLI-FM, Rossland Radio Co-op, an internet-based community radio station which has currently applied for, and was granted, a low-power FM license with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) at 101.1 FM.
Rossland's main community newspaper is the Trail Rossland News. There is also an online paper The Rossland Telegraph, founded in August 2008.
Climate
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Notables
- Dallas Drake, retired NHL Hockey player.
- Kerrin Lee-Gartner, downhill skier.
- Nancy Greene, downhill skier.
Renee Salsiccioli, Professional Dancer
References
- ^ History of Rossland on the official website of Rossland
- ^ History of Rossland on the official website of Rossland
- ^ Reference on toponym "Rossland" in the official database of the Integrated Land Management Bureau in British Columbia
- ^ Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 11 July 2009
