Thank you to everyone who participated in the Citizen Budget consultation! The simulator is now closed, and results will be posted by late February.

We are getting excited about this event - just over a month away now!! 🎿🏅

Please note that the deadline to complete our survey has been extended until the night of Wednesday February 7, 2018 http://rossland.citizenbudget.com/

Wildlife Attractant Control Bylaw UPDATE As per City of Rossland Wildlife Attractant Control Bylaw #261 [a Bylaw to deter all wildlife such as dogs, raccoons, dear, birds, bears, etc. from easy access to household garbage], please note that the contractor will no longer be picking up any residential garbage that is not: 1. Placed in a Metal or Plastic garbage can with a tight/secure fitting lid, and 2. Has corresponding labels/stickers for Large or Small bags (which are available at Ferraro’s and are to be placed on outside of any bag being disposed of). If you have extra household garbage at anytime, then you will need to purchase an extra garbage can for these occasions. The fine for violation of Bylaw #2615 ranges from $100-$400 and is the responsibility of the property owner - regardless of who resides in the residence. Therefore, please ensure that your tenants, guests and/or family members are aware of this Bylaw. Warnings will no longer be given and any fine imposed by Bylaw Enforcement personnel will not be repealed or forgiven due to disregard of the City Bylaw. Please visit www.rossland.ca to find more information on this, and any other City Bylaw.

Winter Carnival is here! City Hall will be open tomorrow from 9-12 for those who would like to submit/complete their thoughts in regards to our Citizen Budget initiative.

City Recycling Collection Services: Due to snow and ice causing slippery conditions, Recycle BC's contractor, Alpine is experiencing some impassable routes which are affecting recycling collection. If your blue box/bag are not collected, please set them out the day following your scheduled collection and crews will try to return to collect your recycling. If crews aren’t able to return to collect the day after your scheduled collection day, please bring in your recycling and set it out on your next scheduled collection day. If you have any questions, please call Alpine Disposal & Recycling (Interior Division) at 250-367-0099. Thank you for your patience.

City Crews are busy planning and trying to keep up with the expected snow fall over the next few days. We ask that all streets, alleys & blvds are clear of any vehicles or items that could hinder sow removal operations and/or damage snow removal equipment. https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc28

Council has adopted the new Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw #2640, 2018. ⚽️🏒🏊‍♀️🎾⚾️ Changes include updated language in respect to booking/cancellation of facilities & a fee reduction for playing fields. Contact the City's Recreation Department for more information! http://www.rossland.ca/recreation

ROSSLAND WINTER CARNIVAL is happening from January 25-28, 2018! For more information - and a full schedule of events, please visit: http://rosslandwintercarnival.com/Home.aspx

Have Your Say: Rossland’s Citizen Budget Consultation The City of Rossland invites you to use this interactive budget simulator to help us understand your priorities and to provide feedback to Council on various city services. The results of the exercise will be reviewed by City Council and shared with the public as part of the budget process. This budget simulator highlights the difficult choices that must be made that directly impact the taxes you pay and level of services the City of Rossland can provide. To access the survey, please go to http://rossland.citizenbudget.com/. Submission will close on February 4, 2018. If you have any questions or have technical difficulties please contact City Hall at city.hall@rossland.ca or call 250.362.7396. You may also come in to City Hall to complete your survey online.

AFTER HOURS WATER & SEWER EMERGENCY SERVICES Starting January 2, 2018 ALL AFTER HOURS Emergencies are to be directed to: Selkirk Security @ 1-866-417-4104 As per City policy, if the emergency call-out is not a result of City owned infrastructure, the homeowner will be billed accordingly.

2018 property assessments are now available online at the link below. Type in your address and you’ll be able to see if your assessment went up or down. The amount of municipal property tax you pay each spring is based on the assessed value of your property. If you feel your property has been inaccurately assessed, you can appeal your assessment through BC Assessment (details on the website). https://www.bcassessment.ca/