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Annual film festival getting ready to roll Five-day event starts next week and features films, art auction and musical talent BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff
Rossland will once again be pulling back the curtain on mountain culture with the biggest little film festival ready to roll. The 14th annual Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival kicks off next Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Redroom Lounge of the Prestige Mountain Resort. “Left for Dead: The Legend of Wild Bill,” which chronicles the misadventures of former cameraman Bill Harris, will start the series of talented videography and story telling that can be taken in throughout the week and into the weekend at various hot spots in the Golden City. “It's tricky to put the perfect mix together but I think what we end up with is something that has some really nice local representation but also some of that international interest as well,” explained Aerin Guy of SpaceRace Digital Inc, a web development and marketing company helping promote the event. “I think especially with the little bit of snow we've had in the last couple of days, it's perfect timing for it for sure,” she added. “I think everyone's getting really excited about getting their boots on and getting their skis tuned and getting out this year.” The five-day festival touts an array of films for your viewing
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Seasoned videographers Eric Gonzales and Liam Barnes, Grade 12 students at J. L. Crowe Secondary School, have submitted films that will be screened at the 14th annual Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival which runs from Nov. 13-17. pleasure, with some local content rounding out international contributions. BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
With the ink barely dry on NDP MP Alex Atamanenko’s press release stating he will not run in the next federal election, one potential nominee has already thrown her hat in the ring. Margaret Maximenko, a Christina Lake resident and former Area C regional district director, stated Monday that she is seeking a nomination for the newly created South Okanagan West Kootenay Riding (SOWK).
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Local fans can check out one of Rosslander Andre Nutini's films “The Lost,” described as a
“I’ve gained a lot of experience in the representational role that politicians must provide for their constituents at the local level and as a local government spokesperson,” said Maximenko. After three terms in office, Atamanenko released his announcement Oct. 30 to allow people interested in the position, ample time to seek a nomination before an NDP candidate is formally selected next spring. “Our new association won’t happen until early next year when
“no-rules ski movie” produced by Legs of Steel, on Thursday night (starting at 9 p.m.) at the Flying we get the go-ahead to amalgamate with Penticton,” said the MP by phone from Ottawa Wednesday. “But citizens like Margaret who are interested in the position can get out there and start meeting people or contact me to learn what the job is all about.” Atamanenko acknowledged the challenge of new electoral boundaries in the next federal election, slated for 2015. “Traditionally, Penticton hasn’t been our area,” he said. “But in the last election our candidate did
Steam Shovel. But it's not just about the films. Ladies are invited to pull out their little black dress Friday night for the Teck Mountain Gala and Silent Auction in the Ross Thompson room at the Prestige, doors open at 6 p.m. The no-minors event includes a complimentary glass of wine, a selection of appetizers, mountain culture films, a performance by Brad Mackay and a silent art auction featuring local artists' work. Entries are still open for the silent auction, which will see all proceeds go to the Rossland Food Bank. “Artists will be giving their art away for a good cause and they do get a little bit of exposure from it,” said Guy. “The pieces will be featured on the website and through our social media channels and plus at an event that a lot of people come out to.” Saturday's big production day includes a by-donation or nonperishable food item family matinee at the Miners' Hall at 3 p.m. One film featured,“Crossing the Ice,” is a must-see story that won the Banff Mountain Film Festival People's Choice, said Guy. The film follows the journey of two men dragging their food and shelter across 1,140 kilometres of barren ice as they set out across Antarctica to the South Pole and back. Back by popular demand, the REEL Youth Film Festival, runs Saturday under the festival title from noon until 2:30 p.m. at the Miners' Hall. See YOUNG, Page 3
well, and it wasn’t a run away victory for the Conservatives. I think with proper feet on the ground and the folks in that area getting to know us and our platform, we have a pretty good chance.” Maximenko is ready for the challenge of newly formed riding. “I’ve knocked on doors in Penticton for years,” she said. “I think people are feeling a less need to be partisan as in the past. There is a move to want to have your say so I think this is a very do-able area.”
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