Blizzard Music Festival presenting great music Jan. 22–25. Multiple venues! These events sell out fast, so get your tickets quickly! See website for details and tix: BlizzardMusicFest.ca


Olaus Ice Palace: Jan. 23–24. Featuring live music and drinks! Go to BlizzardMusicFest.ca to check the schedule. Sponsored by Remax All-Pro Realty.


Snow Sculptures at the Ice Palace, by world-famous sculpturing team, Slocan Snow Sculptures.


Rossland Public Library Book Sale: Fri. & Sat. 10am – 3:30pm. Cash only.


Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre: Saturday & Sunday all day – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm! Tobogganing, campfire, snowman-building competition, indoor family-friendly crafts and scavenger hunt, hot drinks, maple taffy, and an a-MAZE-ing snow maze! We’ll have toboggans, crazy carpets and snowshoes in all sizes! Maple Taffy at 11:30, 12:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm.


Olaus Look-Alike Contest sponsored by the Rossland Beer Co. Free to enter. Simply have your photo taken on location at 1990F Columbia Ave from Thurs.–Sat., 1:00pm – 9:00pm & Sun. 1:00pm – 8:00pm. Winner of Rossland Beer Co. merchandise will be announced by Tuesday, Jan. 28.


Youth Winter Colouring Contest: (Ages 3–19) Colour, create, and celebrate local art! This year’s colouring page features artwork by young local artist Mena McGill. Kids and teens are invited to colour for fun or enter their masterpiece into our prize draw. Pick up a page at Bombshack or download online. Full details at rosslandartscouncil.com/call-for-artists/colouring


Tarot readings, vibrational healing and balancing, astrology, channeling by Mystic Lee, Jan. 21–25. Book by calling 250-231-5776.


Divinations by Paradox: Friday, 12:30-4:30pm and Saturday 10am–4:30pm. Appointments required, cash only, visit goldrushbookstore.ca/paradox  for details.

5:30pm Bobsled Inspection and Registration at the Rossland Legion, 2081 Washington St. Mandatory bobsled safety meeting, final inspections completed. *subject to weather conditions. 


7:00pm  The Winter Carnival Variety Show, featuring the Boomtown Garter Girls, at the RSS auditorium, 2390 Jubilee St. Sponsored by the Rossland NDCU. Advanced tickets: Adults $8, Seniors & Ages 3-18 $6, Family (4) $23, available at the Rossland NDCU and Curiosity Clothing & Gifts. Tickets at the door: All $10, or family (4) $35. Under 3 Free. Doors open at 6:30pm. Pre-show music by the Golden City Fiddlers. For further information: 250-231-5009



7:30pm Bobsled Calcutta Auction: Bid on your favourite sled(s) in a live auction at the Legion, 2081 Washington St. If the sled you “buy” places in the race on Saturday you win cash! Boomtown Garter Girls dance at 8:00pm.


8:00pm-11:00pm Eagles Jam Night: 2056 Columbia Ave. 


7:45pm Blizzard Music Festival at the Miners Hall: Doors at 7:00pm. Check website for more info: BlizzardMusicFest.ca

12:00–3:00pm Learn to Luge at Red Mountain: Meet by the base of Red Chair. $20/person. Helmets, snow boots, and waivers are mandatory. Race is Sunday at 9:00am—registration at 8:30am. *Those new to the club wanting to participate in the race MUST do the Learn to Luge prior to race day. Sponsored by the Rossland Radicals Luge Club. “30 years running…and sliding!”


2:00pm-4:00pm Author event at Rossland Public Library with Brett Popplewell, author of Outsider: An Old Man, a Mountain and the Search for a Hidden Past,
2:00pm-4:00pm, RSVP encouraged, visit goldrushbookstore.ca/outsider for event details


4:00pm–late Rossland Legion: Meat draw 4:30pm, 50/50 draw 6pm, live music with Kootenay Jack from 4:30pm–6:00pm and 7:00pm–9:00pm. 2081 Washington St. 4:00pm – Late Eagles Meat Draw & 50/50. 2056 Columbia Ave. 


9:30pm–1am Eagles Friday Night Karaoke: 2056 Columbia Ave.


6:30–7:00pm Rossland Winter Carnival Parade on Columbia Ave. Starts at St. Paul St. and ends at Spokane St. Parade entries must be ready by 6:20pm at the top of Butte St. and Columbia Ave. Parade starts at 6:30pm sharp.


7:00pm Rossland Warriors Hockey vs  Hope IceBreakers: Rossland Arena, 1860 2nd Ave. Tickets $10 available at Ferraro Foods, Rossland Beer Co. or at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm. Beer Gardens & Full Concession Sponsored by Mountain Bin.


7:00pm onward Blizzard Music Festival: Multiple Venues! Check website for details & tix: BlizzardMusicFest.ca


7:00pm–10:30pm Olaus Ice Palace: Columbia Ave. & Queen St. Doors 700pm, Joanna Magik at 8:00pm and Scratch Bastid at 9:30pm 19+


7:30pm–11pm Comedy at Donnie’s!: Three comics and a 3-course dinner. Comedians are Sean McDonnell, Jordan Wilson, and Josh Fleming. Dinner at 7:30pm, show at 9pm. Tickets $91 per person includes dinner and show, applicable taxes, gratuities, fees and gst.

7:30am–10:30am Firefighters Pancake Breakfast: Rossland Station, 244 2nd Ave. Over 7 years $12, 4-7 $6, 3 & under free. Proceeds to charity.


9:00am–Noonish The Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race down Spokane St. One of Rossland’s most beloved winter traditions, the Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race brings teams, spectators, and high-energy fun to Spokane Street. Awards are held at 1pm at the Ice Palace. For safety, DOT-approved helmets are required, and all bobsleds must pass brake and steering inspection on or before the Calcutta, held Jan. 22 at the Rossland Legion. For registration questions or general information, please email rwcbobsled@gmail.com. Proudly sponsored by Kootenay Deluxe Construction & Electrical. *subject to weather conditions


10:00am-3:00pm Chili-in-a-bowl: with the Rossland Pottery Club and Seven Summits Centre for Learning, at the red roof church, 2110 1st Ave. Chili-in-a-bowl, warm and cold drinks, kids’ corner with games, public bathroom, and a great vantage point of the Rail Jam by the fire!


10:30am–3:00pm Winter Carnival Artisan Market: Vibrant market showcasing local artisans, farmers and food vendors. Hosted by the Rossland Arts Centre Society. Miners Hall, 1765 Columbia Ave. $2


12:00pm – 3:00pm Learn to Luge at Red Mountain: Meet by the base of Red Chair. $20/person. Helmets, snow boots, and waivers are mandatory. Race is Sunday at 9 am–registration at 8:30am. *Those new to the club wanting to participate in the race MUST do the Learn to Luge prior to race day. Sponsored by the Rossland Radicals Luge Club. “30 years running…and sliding!”


12:00pm–4:00pm Red Mountain Resort presents “The Game” Rail Jam at Queen St. and Columbia Ave. Everyone’s favorite Winter Carnival event is back for another year of jibbing madness and the riders promise to provide next level lunacy on the course. Registration 10:30am-11:30am. $30 per person. NO cash. Register ahead of time at www.showpass. com/the-game-rail-jam-2/ to sign your waiver; otherwise you MUST have parent available to sign waiver day of. Helmets mandatory. Presented by Piste Off with loads of prizes from the shop! 7-15 ski, 7-15 snowboard, 16+ ski, 16+ snowboard. *subject to weather conditions


12:00–4ish pm Snow Volleyball: 14+, behind the Ice Palace on Queen St. $25/team. Pay at site. Cash only. Co-ed teams of 4. Pre-register to secure a spot: email recreation@rossland.ca with team name, team members, and contact info, or register at site at 12 noon. (Spot not guaranteed.) Prizes for top teams and best dressed.


12:00–5:00pm Olaus Ice Palace: Columbia Ave. & Queen St. No entry fee. Winner of the Bobsled races will be announced at 1:00ish. 19+


2:00pm-4:00pm Drop in book signing at the Gold Rush Bookstore with Brett Popplewell, author of Outsider: An Old Man, a Mountain and the Search for a Hidden Past.


4:00pm–late Rossland Legion: Live music with Kootenay Jack and band from 4:30pm. Carnival Karaoke 10:00pm. 2081 Washington St. 


7:00pm Rossland Warriors Hockey vs Hope IceBreakers: Rossland Arena, 1860 2nd Ave. Tickets $10 available at Ferraro Foods, Rossland Beer Co. or at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm. Beer gardens and full concession. Sponsored by Mountain Bin. 


7:00pm onward Blizzard Music Festival: Multiple venues! Check website for details and tix:  BlizzardMusicFest.ca 


7:00–11:00pm Olaus Ice Palace: Columbia Ave. and Queen St. Doors open 7:00pm. Shamni at 8:00pm, Stickybuds at 9:30pm. 19+ 


7:30–10:00pm Comedy at Donnie’s!: Three comics and a three-course dinner. Comedians are Sean McDonnell, Jordan Wilson, and Josh Fleming. Dinner at 7:30pm, show at 9pm. Tickets $91 per person include dinner and show, applicable taxes, gratuities, fees and gst. 


9:30pm-1:00am DJ’s at the Eagles: Preedy and Mr. Dirty – no cover charge. 2056 Columbia Ave.

9:00am Luge Race at Red Mountain: Meet at the base of Red Chair. Registration starts at 8:30am. *Those new to the club wanting to participate in the race MUST do the Learn to Luge prior to race day. Check out Friday or Saturday at 12:00pm. Fee $30. 


2:00pm–6:00pm Drop-In Curling: Rossland Curling Rink, 1860 2nd Ave. Bring clean indoor shoes with soft rubber soles. Instruction and equipment provided. $15/person. Free snacks provided and the bar will be open! 


4:00pm Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre: Snowman Building Contest winner announced!