Happy Birthday to Olaus Jeldness
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Happy Birthday to Olaus Jeldness

What was once heralded as a grand spectactor sport, ski jumping and downhill skiing are now massively popular sports enjoyed by many. In Rossland, this winter sport - now integral to the community spirit - was prompted by an enthusiastic Norwegian miner, Olaus Jeldness. Due to his passion and skills, the hills around are populated by people who love skiing and has developed our mountainside village into one of the province's ski meccas. Here is to Olaus Jeldness!

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Winter Programming On Now!
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Winter Programming On Now!

Have you registered for our awesome new winter programming yet?!
Slime Time every Wednesday morning for ages 2.5-5
Junior Astronauts every Wednesday afternoon for ages 6-12
Museum Explorers every Thursday afternoon for ages 8-14
Homeschool Mornings - Once a month Friday mornings for ages 7-14 -> next one is February 7th
You can register by giving Janell a call at (250) 362-7722 or email info@ rosslandmuseum.ca
You can get a punch pass for all youth programs (excludes Slime Time) or renew your membership in our online shop.

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The Miners Hall Highlight
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The Miners Hall Highlight

It's Canada History Week! This week's theme is Working for the Future: a century of change in how Canadians work. Rossland is host to the origins of important labour legislation, including the 8-hour work day and the Trade Union Protection Act. Check out our blog post to find out more on how a small town in the Kootenays helped alter Canadian labour history.

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