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E-Newsletter #2008-1 April, 2008
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"Invasive Plants: One of the Largest Threats to Biodiversity"
May 22, 2008 7:00 pm Sacred Heart Catholic Parish Hall in Rossland (2
blocks up
Did you know invasive plants are considered one of the largest threats to biodiversity on the planet?
Join Nancie Dohan, Program Coordinator, and Eva Cameron of the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee to discuss the problem of invasive plants in Rossland and elsewhere. She will also address the impact of recreational users and ways we can prevent the spread of invasive plants.
music by: Richie Mann & the Golden City Fiddlers Sparkie & the White Crows
Refreshments will be available
Admission is by donation proceeds will go toward invasive plant restoration in the Rossland Range
Contact: Cindy Hall for details: chall@conservancy.bc.ca or 250-362-2127
Sponsored by: Friends of the Rossland Range In partnership with: The Land Conservancy (www.conservancy.bc.ca) |
2008 Membership and Dues:
$5/individual
Please send a check payable to: Friends of the Rossland Range
Please mail your check to: PO Box 701 Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0
Your dues support film, photography displays, lectures, events, communications, society compliance.
**Bylaws provide that persons who are current and paid members at least 30 days before the date of the AGM are entitled to vote**
(see AGM info below)
Click here for more info.
(NOTE: 2008 dues may also be paid at the Invasive Plants event, May 22) |
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Important dates in Old Glory history: 1926: Forest Service Lookout built on Old Glory peak 1942-1943: Old Glory Weather Station built on the peak, the highest weather station in Canada, manned year round 1968: Old Glory Weather Station destroyed by fire
The National Film Board of Canada produced a 6 minute video in 1954, "Professional Hermits Operate Canada's Highest Weather Station", an entertaining and factual video about the men who lived (year round) on top of Old Glory.
Click here for more history and information about the Old Glory Alpine
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The 2008 FREE community hikes to Old Glory peak are scheduled for:
Saturday, July 26 Saturday, August 23
8:30am Old Glory Trailhead
Prepare for a strenuous hike of 5-8 hours total, bring water, food, be Bear Aware. Hiking clothes advised (layers, jacket, no jeans)
Confirm by calling Suzanne, Rejean 362-6809 (date subject to change) These hikes are FREE, open to the public and a great way to learn more about the Old Glory Weather Station and the Forest Service Lookout!
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Are you a film and history buff?
These films and photographs can be seen in the newly renovated ski wing of the Rossland Historical Museum, opening on May 17 for the summer season:
"1968 film of Nancy Greene's World Cup Win at Red Mountain" (12minutes)
"Skiing in the 50's at Red" (15 minutes)
1954 National Film Board of Canada "Professional Hermits Operate Canada's Highest Weather Station" (6 minutes)
"The Builders of Red Mountain", by Richie Mann
"Celebrate the Legacy", a display of over 200 photographs of recreation and history in the Rossland Range
These newly released films are shown at events from time to time and also are available for purchase on DVD from Wayne Krewski of Ridge Records:
"Through Your Eyes" , Alfie Albo, in concert, in his studio and in his basement (1 hr 54 minutes)
"god speaking", Booty Griffiths, Wayne Krewski in concert (47 minutes)
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Thank you to
the many people who have supported by letter our advocating for a comprehensive,
community-based plan for recreation in the Rossland Range.
Our objective is to encourage and cause the government's development of a plan that reflects the needs of all
concerned, and provides certainty both for the public and for those whose
businesses depend, either directly or indirectly, on keeping the
The City of Rossland's support letter has been received and is available to review on this page also.
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