Tag: Andy Morel

Lisa Kwiatkowski running for mayor of Rossland

2026 Municipal Election Greg Nesteroff -
The city councillor seeks to fill the position of Andy Morel, who will run for a council seat instead.

Majority of Rosslanders against proposed mine, mayor says

Mining Greg Nesteroff -
Andy Morel says he has no doubt that most of the community opposes a proposed open-pit magnesium mine near the city.

Rossland tackling $60-million infrastructure deficit

City of Rossland Greg Nesteroff -
The work involves repairing water, roads, retaining walls, and the local arena, but the top priority is replacing the main sewer line between Rossland and Warfield.

Rossland looking into spotty cell phone service

City of Rossland Greg Nesteroff -
The City of Rossland is looking into reports of problems with local cell service after a citizen's complaint landed on council's agenda this week.

Rossland recognizes Save Record Ridge Action Committee

Community Greg Nesteroff -
Rossland's annual Community Contributor Award has gone to the group that has been fighting a proposed magnesium mine near the city.

Rossland businessman calls for mayor’s resignation

City of Rossland Greg Nesteroff -
Warren Hamm wants Andy Morel to step down, but Morel says he's not going anywhere.

Christina Lake’s Grace McGregor named RDKB chair

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB My Kootenay Now -
McGregor defeated incumbent Andy Morel of Rossland this afternoon. Vote totals were not disclosed.

RDKB unimpressed with government stance on mattress recycling

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB My Kootenay Now -
In September, the RDKB wrote to the environment minister, asking her to reconsider a decision to exclude mattresses from producer-pay recycling programs.

Lawsuit against Rossland politicians settled

Court Greg Nesteroff -
A $1 million lawsuit brought in 2023 by a local businessman against five current and former members of Rossland city council has been settled out of court.

RDKB chief administrator Mark Andison announces retirement

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB My Kootenay Now -
Andison has been with the RDKB for over 20 years, and was previously deputy CAO and head of planning.

Rossland arena lounge renos on hold

Recreation Greg Nesteroff -
City council has taken a skeptical eye to funding renovations to the arena lounge to the tune of $200,000.

RDKB calls for end to civilian suffering

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
Some local politicians are weighing in on world affairs, asking the federal government support peace efforts and humanitarian aid wherever civilians are at risk.

Rossland’s housing needs falls short

City of Rossland Drew Wilson -
A study on the housing situation in Rossland predicts the city will need 186 additional units of varying sizes over the next five years and 623 more in the next 20 years.

Rossland Council tables Utilities Master Plan

City of Rossland Drew Wilson -
The Mayor or Rossland calls the Utilities Master Plan tabled at Monday's City Council meeting a comprehensive look at priority projects over the next several years.

Rossland arena’s costly check list

City of Rossland Drew Wilson -
Operating facilities continue to be costly ventures in Rossland. City Council has tabled a report that pegged the operating deficit...

Rossland approves townhouse development permit

City of Rossland Drew Wilson -
Rossland City Council has approved the development permit for a 13-unit family townhouse development. Mayor Andy Morel said the Copper...
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