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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Edith McCuaig shared memories of raising a family in Rossland. She taught kindergarten and worked as a librarian. She also talks about notable Rosslanders.

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

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.

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

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.

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!