Arts and Culture

Rare Doukhobor recording re-mastered

by Mona Mattei on 24 Dec 2012
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Anna Markova when she was in the Ukraine; Photo, submitted.

Traditionally Doukhobor hymns and psalms are passed verbally from generation to generation and rarely recorded. But in the 1960s an unusual taped session sung by Anna Markova, daughter of Peter P. Verigin – Chistiakov and mother of John J. Verigin, was done. This unique recording has recently re-surfaced and has been re-mastered for the community.

The era of the spirit

by Keith Simmonds on 24 Dec 2012
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The era of the spirit

The Scriptures of the Christian Church tell us that the birth of the baby in the manger at Bethlehem came at the end of one era, and the beginning of another. In Luke's Gospel, the Angel Gabriel visits first not Mary, nor Joseph, but one Zechariah, a priest of the temple of Yahweh, and his wife, Elizabeth, a descendant of Aaron. Aaron the brother of Moses and the first of the Priests of the people who fled slavery in Egypt.

Local woman sparks international movement with thousands of followers ... using Facebook

by Kyra Hoggan on 20 Dec 2012
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Local woman sparks international movement with thousands of followers ... using Facebook

Castlegar's own Holly Smee is stunned and delighted to have garnered the support of more than 10,000 people just days after launching a Facebook campaign in response to recent tragedy.

OP/ED: A 30-Something rhyme for Christmastime

by Christine Esovoloff on 20 Dec 2012
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OP/ED: A 30-Something rhyme for Christmastime

Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the house

there was plenty of stirring, but not one goddamned louse.

I had made extra sure we would all be nit-free,

just in time for St. Nick to come down the chimney.

We were over the pox, and the flu, and the cold,

just holding our breath, worried what next might take hold.

Tis the season when germs and bugs run abound ...

Oh wait, I have children, in my case it's year round.

Just bring on the vitamins and wash your hands a lot,

From consumption to gentleness

by Keith Simmonds on 19 Dec 2012
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From consumption to gentleness

John the Baptist--by all accounts a wild eyed, camel-haired, fire-breathing, proclaimer of the word--is most well known for the words he reserves to those who came to hear him preach. Coming to cleanse themselves in the waters once crossed by their ancestors, on the completion of the journey from Egypt through wilderness.

City of Trail's quarterly newsletter highlights stone walls and local author

by Contributor on 06 Dec 2012
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City of Trail's quarterly newsletter highlights stone walls and local author

This story is an excerpt from the City of Trail's quarterly newsletter. Watch The Champion for other local newsletter lore.

Trail’s Historic rocks walls and covered staircases offer one of B.C.’s best walking tours Local Trail resident Eileen Truant Pedersen has produced Set in Stone: A History of Trail’s Rock Walls, a coffee-table book that features a written and photographic history of the 70 covered staircases and rock walls that snake down the mountainside through the West Trail community.

New shoots

by Keith Simmonds on 05 Dec 2012
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New shoots

It was the end of times. On moving to Trail from Castlegar we kept our rent down by agreeing to take down some of the trees that were rooting far too close to foundations and roof lines for either comfort or the good of the house. All told, I created stumps from an evergreen, two deciduous, and an ancient birch.

The remains were hauled to the curb, along with the trimmings of other trees that continue to shade our place, and provide a yearly crop of leaves or pears, cherries, or pine cones. The next summer, most of them were back.

A yummy French Christmas dinner

by Contributor on 04 Dec 2012
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A yummy French Christmas dinner

The West Kootenays Francophone Association (AFKO) will hold its annual Christmas dinner. This year the event will take place on December 8th at 5pm at Tarry's Hall in Thrums. Members of the association, as well as locals are invited to attend this fun and yummy event. Special guest Santa Claus and his helpers will be there to distribute gifts while the parents can sip on a good glass of wine. Our buffet theme is about traditional recipes from Quebec, such as meat pies, pork stew, Quebec style turkey, and so much more.

Fast forward

by Nicola Kuhn on 03 Dec 2012
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Fast forward

A few months into the new blended learning model at Rossland Secondary School and we are able to take some time to reflect on the successes, as well as discuss the adjustments we need to make. We know it takes time to implement change and for the students and teachers to adjust to the new system and realize that the program is still in its infancy.

UPDATE: Chamber president offers clarification

by Trail Champion on 30 Nov 2012
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UPDATE: Chamber president offers clarification

Updated as of 6:22 p.m. Nov.30:

Trail and District Chamber of Commerce president Lisa Gregorini was able to shed some light on a murky announcement sent to members within the past hour.

First, and most importantly, she said many of the rumours surrounding the departure of former executive director Maggie Stayanovich are patently false.

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