April Rossland Recollections with Gord Lepage: Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol
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April Rossland Recollections with Gord Lepage: Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol

Did you miss last November's speaker series about the Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol? You're in luck! Gord Lepage is returning to the Museum for another round of storytelling about his decades of experience as the Volunteer Ski Patrol Director up at Red Mountain. Join us at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 3rd for some "Rossland Recollections" about the history and adventures of Volunteer Ski Patrol on Red Mountain. Entry is by donation and treats/refreshments will be provided.

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March Speaker Series with Kim Deane and Lou Corrado
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March Speaker Series with Kim Deane and Lou Corrado

Kim Deane and Lou Corrado were born and raised in Rossland, and since the 1940s, they've seen the city change and evolve to an extraordinary degree. These two long-time Rosslanders will take 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! If you’re interested in Rossland’s history or you’re a long-time local looking to indulge in a little nostalgia (and maybe learn something new about your backyard!) then this is the event for you. Our March Speaker Series event is Thursday, March 28th at 6 pm - Entry is by donation and treats/refreshments will be provided.

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2023 Annual General Meeting
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2023 Annual General Meeting

Dive into our community's vibrant past at the Annual General Meeting of the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre at 5 pm on Tuesday, November 28th. Join us for an exclusive sneak peek of our soon-to-be-launched Digital Museums Canada exhibit - Gold Mining to Gold Medals: A Century of Ski Racing in Rossland, showcasing the adrenaline-fueled adventures and enduring community spirit of our local skiers. Engage with passionate volunteers, explore our preservation efforts, and get inspired by our plans for the future! Mark your calendar for an evening of history, camaraderie, and excitement at the Museum.

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November Speaker Series with Gord Lepage: Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol
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November Speaker Series with Gord Lepage: Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol

Look uphill! Join us at 6 pm on Thursday, November 30th for our first Speaker Series event of the season - Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol: Safety on the Face of Red, with local legend Gord Lepage. Drawing from his deep knowledge of ski patrol operations and twenty-six years of experience as the Volunteer Ski Patrol Director at Red, Gord will regale us with thrilling tales and a thoughtful history of ski patrol operations here on Red Mountain.

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Community Stories - Virtual Museum of Canada
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Community Stories - Virtual Museum of Canada

We are pleased to announce an exciting new bilingual exhibit that will be developed with an investment by the Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC). The topic we have selected is the story of the development of ski racing on Red Mountain from the 1890s to the 1980s! This exhibit will be part of the VMC’s ‘Community Stories’ collection and will be available online in 2021. We are excited to share this incredible history and showcase our community and achievements on a national platform.

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