Mike Schulz

Check out Mike Schulz’s Interview

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.

Content Warning: The following video contains coarse language

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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Richie Mann

Check out Richie Mann’s Interview

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!

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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Edith McCuaig

Check out Edith McCuaig’s Interview

Edith McCuaig shared memories of raising a family in Rossland. She taught kindergarten and worked as a librarian. She also remembers various mayors and notable Rossland characters. .

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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Dave and Doreen Butler

Check out Dave and Doreen Butler’s Interview

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.

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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Ken and Beryl Davis

Check out Ken and Beryl Davis’s Interview

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.

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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Lois Haynes, Pat Dorey, and Mary Watkinson

Check out Lois Haynes, Pat Dorey, and Mary Watkinson’s Interview

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.

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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Louie Corrado, Ira McAulay, Bill Cheveldave

Check out Louie Corrado, Ira McAulay, Bill Cheveldave’s Interview

Louie, Ira, and Bill shared memories of growing up in Rossland. They spent much of their time skiing and recalled stories of the Grey Mountain Grind, ski clubs, and the Yodel Inn.

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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Margaret Rosse

Check out Margaret Rosse’s Interview

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!

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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Gwen & Jim Markle

Check out Gwen & Jim Markle’s Interview

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.

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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Bill Newman

Check out Bill Newman’s Interview

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!

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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Dorothy McCann

Check out Dorothy McCann’s Interview

Interviewed in 2014, Dorothy recalls moving to Rossland in 1958. She shares memories of living in and running the Allan Hotel, including operating a beer parlour.

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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Bob Flegel

Check out Bob Flegel’s Interview

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.

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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Nona Archibald

Check out Nona Archibald’s Interview

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.

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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Jim and Diane Delong

Check Out Jim and DianNE Delong’s Interview

Interviewed in 2014, Jim and Dianne 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!

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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Rose McLellan

Check Out Rose McLellan’s Interview

Interviewed in 2015, Rose Mclellan talks about her memories of growing up in Rossland, Chinese Gardens, sports, the Hunter Brothers, and much more!

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

Contribute your own memories to the Rossland Memories Project:

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Richie Mann, Al Fisher, and Ruth Grubisic

Check out Richie Mann, Al Fisher and Ruth Grubisic’s Interview

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.

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

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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. Volunteers began the “Rossland Memories” project in 2013, conducting over 14 interviews through 2014 and 2015.

In 2019, RMDC staff started working on the project with the volunteers, and since then, they have conducted over 40 more interviews and planned to continue to make this project a priority. There are still so many more stories to be told, gathered and shared! RMDC staff are trying to adapt our protocols to carry on with this important project.

If you have an oldtimer in your life with stories to tell, consider being the interviewer! The RMDC has an audio recorder you can borrow and Museum staff will teach you how to use it, and provide guidance on how to conduct an interview. Otherwise, please let us know if there's someone you know of whom we should interview when safe to do so.

The best part about this project is that it is a repository of stories of Rossland as told by Rosslanders. So far, we have gathered stories about early skiing and the development of the ski hill, firefighting, the railroads, schools, the hospital, past buildings and businesses, social events, and more! This collection of oral histories is an excellent resource base for research, exhibit development, community interest, knowledge-keeping, and audio/visual components for various Museum presentations. At the RMDC, we believe that collecting these stories is so important. We are the repository of community history for Rossland, held in trust on behalf of the community, including documentary/photographic and oral histories and this project is adding to this collection.

We have had a great time so far recording these interviews and it is an enjoyable experience for the interviewee and the interviewer.

If you would like to assist with this project, please reach out to our Research and Archives Department - archives@rosslandmuseum.ca

*At times, Rossland Memories interviewees use inappropriate and derogatory terminology to explain place-names and nicknames. The RMDC does not intend to cause offence by using this terminology within its historical context.

Contribute your own memories to the Rossland Memories Project:

The form below will email us your message. If you prefer to speak to us directly or have other questions or comments about this page, please call (250) 362-7722 or email the archives directly at archives@rosslandmuseum.ca.