Growing Up in Remarkable Times in Rossland
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Growing Up in Remarkable Times in Rossland

Did you miss our March Speaker Series event with Lou Corrado and Kim Deane? The duo - both of whom were born and raised in Rossland - took us on a fascinating and nostalgic journey through Rossland’s history, touching on the post-war period, the evolution of Cominco, the expansion of the skiing industry, evolving subcultures, and more! Catch up with the video!

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Adrian Leslie: Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Restoration
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Adrian Leslie: Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Restoration

The Rossland Museum’s June Speaker Series branched out from our usual topics. On June 23rd, 2021, Adrian Leslie from the Nature Conservancy of Canada came to the Rossland Museum to talk about whitebark pine ecosystem restoration! Adrian Leslie is a biologist with a focus on high elevation whitebark pine ecosystem restoration, and is the manager of the Darkwoods Conservation Area with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). Adrian discussed whitebark pine ecology and restoration in the West Kootenays.

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Cindy Devine: "Ticket to Ride" - Cultivation of a Champion
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Cindy Devine: "Ticket to Ride" - Cultivation of a Champion

Cindy recalls how her active childhood set her up so well to become a world champion, the ways that mountain biking has changed over her years in the sport, and her experience of being a female racer in the early mountain biking scene throughout North America. Cindy is a living legend, and we're lucky that she's chosen Rossland as her home!

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