Mike Schulz
Mike Schulz shares memories of moving to Rossland in the late 1950s. He was an avid skier and recalled building the chairlift and cabins on Red Mountain.
Richie Mann
In 2014, Craig Delong interviewed Richie Mann for a ski movie and the Rossland Memories Project. He shared memories of skiing in Rossland Range, building cabins and jump hills, and so much more!
Edith McCuaig
Edith McCuaig shared memories of raising a family in Rossland. She taught kindergarten and worked as a librarian. She also talks about notable Rosslanders.
Dave and Doreen Butler
Dave and Doreen retell their experience moving to Rossland in 1974 to operate the Ramshead Inn near Red Mountain. They shared memories of the ski hill and community-spirit.
Ken and Beryl Davis
Ken and Beryl Davis discuss participating in various winter and summer sports in Rossland. Ken played on the lacrosse and hockey teams, but they enjoyed skiing and skating.
Lois Haynes, Pat Dorey, and Mary Watkinson
Lois, Pat, and Mary discuss their time growing up in Rossland during the 1930s and 40s. They recall memories of Rossland schools, winter and summer activities, and Rossland during the Second World War.
Louie Corrado, Ira McAulay, Bill Cheveldave
Listen to Gwen and Jim recall living in Rossland throughout their lives. They share memories of local businesses and buildings, the Rossland lifestyle, and so much more.
Margaret Rosse
Margaret shares memories of her childhood in Rossland in the 1920s-1930s. She attended McLean Elementary School and Rossland High School. She recalls memories of the “big 1929 fire,” Hunter Brothers and much more!
Gwen & Jim Markle
Listen to Gwen and Jim recall living in Rossland throughout their lives. They share memories of local businesses and buildings, the Rossland lifestyle, and so much more.
Bill Newman
Interviewed in 2014, Bill discussed his family in Rossland. He also shares memories of volunteering for the fire department, the Rossland hospitals, and much more!
Dorothy McCann
Interviewed in 2014, Dorothy recalls moving to Rossland in 1958. She shares memories of living in and running the Allan Hotel.
Bob Flegel
Interviewed in 2014, Bob talks about his time growing up in Rossland, including the schools he attended and the jobs he had. He also recalls memories of a number of local businesses.
Nona Archibald
Interviewed in February 2014, Nona Archibald recounts her early memories of working at CM&S as a secretary, skiing on Red Mountain and in the back country, etc.
Jim and Diane Delong
Interviewed in 2014, Jim and Diana Delong recall their memories of attending Central School, J.L Crowe, and Rossland Secondary. They also talk about skiing and cabins in Rossland, and much more!
Rose McLellan
Rose Mclellan talks about her memories of growing up in Rossland, Chinese Gardens, sports, the Hunter Brothers, and much more!
Richie Mann, Al Fisher, and Ruth Grubisic
Interviewed in 2014/2015 by Roly Worsfold, Richie, Al, and Ruth talk about their time growing-up in Rossland, skiing on Red mountain, fiddling, and much more.
Rossland Memories Oral History Project: What is it?
The Rossland Memories Project is our ongoing oral history interview project that seeks to collect, store, and share memories of longtime Rosslanders for future generations.
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Allan Hotel
- Aug 5, 2022 Dorothy McCann Aug 5, 2022
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Bank of Montreal
- Aug 16, 2022 Gwen & Jim Markle Aug 16, 2022
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Beer Parlour
- Aug 5, 2022 Dorothy McCann Aug 5, 2022
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Black Jack Ski Club
- Jul 9, 2022 Jim and Diane Delong Jul 9, 2022
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Cabins
- Sep 8, 2022 Mike Schulz Sep 8, 2022
- Sep 6, 2022 Richie Mann Sep 6, 2022
- Aug 20, 2022 Louie Corrado, Ira McAulay, Bill Cheveldave Aug 20, 2022
- Aug 5, 2022 Nona Archibald Aug 5, 2022
- Jul 9, 2022 Jim and Diane Delong Jul 9, 2022
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Chinese Garden
- Jul 9, 2022 Rose McLellan Jul 9, 2022
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Cominco
- Aug 5, 2022 Nona Archibald Aug 5, 2022
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Fiddling
- May 4, 2022 Richie Mann, Al Fisher, and Ruth Grubisic May 4, 2022
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Firefighting
- Aug 16, 2022 Bill Newman Aug 16, 2022
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Hospitals
- Aug 16, 2022 Gwen & Jim Markle Aug 16, 2022
- Aug 16, 2022 Bill Newman Aug 16, 2022
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Hunter Brothers
- Aug 20, 2022 Lois Haynes, Pat Dorey, and Mary Watkinson Aug 20, 2022
- Aug 16, 2022 Margaret Rosse Aug 16, 2022
- Jul 9, 2022 Rose McLellan Jul 9, 2022
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Lacrosse
- Sep 6, 2022 Ken and Beryl Davis Sep 6, 2022
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Local Businesses
- Sep 6, 2022 Edith McCuaig Sep 6, 2022
- Sep 6, 2022 Dave and Doreen Butler Sep 6, 2022
- Aug 16, 2022 Margaret Rosse Aug 16, 2022
- Aug 16, 2022 Gwen & Jim Markle Aug 16, 2022
- Aug 5, 2022 Dorothy McCann Aug 5, 2022
- Aug 5, 2022 Bob Flegel Aug 5, 2022
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Mines
- Jul 9, 2022 Rose McLellan Jul 9, 2022
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Notable Rosslanders
- Sep 6, 2022 Edith McCuaig Sep 6, 2022
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Railways
- Aug 5, 2022 Bob Flegel Aug 5, 2022
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Ramshead Inn
- Sep 6, 2022 Dave and Doreen Butler Sep 6, 2022
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Rossland Memories
- May 3, 2022 Rossland Memories Oral History Project: What is it? May 3, 2022
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Schools
- Sep 6, 2022 Edith McCuaig Sep 6, 2022
- Aug 20, 2022 Lois Haynes, Pat Dorey, and Mary Watkinson Aug 20, 2022
- Aug 16, 2022 Margaret Rosse Aug 16, 2022
- Aug 16, 2022 Gwen & Jim Markle Aug 16, 2022
- Aug 16, 2022 Bill Newman Aug 16, 2022
- Aug 5, 2022 Bob Flegel Aug 5, 2022
- Jul 9, 2022 Jim and Diane Delong Jul 9, 2022
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Ski Clubs
- Sep 6, 2022 Richie Mann Sep 6, 2022
- Aug 20, 2022 Louie Corrado, Ira McAulay, Bill Cheveldave Aug 20, 2022
- Aug 5, 2022 Nona Archibald Aug 5, 2022
- May 4, 2022 Richie Mann, Al Fisher, and Ruth Grubisic May 4, 2022
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Skiing
- Sep 8, 2022 Mike Schulz Sep 8, 2022
- Sep 6, 2022 Richie Mann Sep 6, 2022
- Sep 6, 2022 Dave and Doreen Butler Sep 6, 2022
- Sep 6, 2022 Ken and Beryl Davis Sep 6, 2022
- Aug 20, 2022 Louie Corrado, Ira McAulay, Bill Cheveldave Aug 20, 2022
- Aug 5, 2022 Nona Archibald Aug 5, 2022
- Jul 9, 2022 Jim and Diane Delong Jul 9, 2022
- May 4, 2022 Richie Mann, Al Fisher, and Ruth Grubisic May 4, 2022
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Sports
- Aug 20, 2022 Louie Corrado, Ira McAulay, Bill Cheveldave Aug 20, 2022
- Jul 9, 2022 Rose McLellan Jul 9, 2022
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Summer Activities
- Sep 6, 2022 Ken and Beryl Davis Sep 6, 2022
- Aug 20, 2022 Lois Haynes, Pat Dorey, and Mary Watkinson Aug 20, 2022
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Tadanac
- Aug 5, 2022 Nona Archibald Aug 5, 2022
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Winter Sports
- Sep 6, 2022 Ken and Beryl Davis Sep 6, 2022
- Aug 20, 2022 Lois Haynes, Pat Dorey, and Mary Watkinson Aug 20, 2022
- May 4, 2022 Richie Mann, Al Fisher, and Ruth Grubisic May 4, 2022