Save Record Ridge

Save Record Ridge Public interest org of residents & business owners in Rossland, & areas impacted by the proposed RR mine.

SRRAC aims to protect the ecological integrity & other values through grassroots & legal advocacy, public education, outreach, & partnerships.

Today on World Bee Day 🐝, We honour the native bees weaving through ancient wildflowers on the slopes of Record Ridge — ...
05/20/2026

Today on World Bee Day 🐝,

We honour the native bees weaving through ancient wildflowers on the slopes of Record Ridge — a reminder that the smallest beings hold entire ecosystems together. This living tapestry is so rare that the Record Ridge Grasslands have been recognized as a Key Biodiversity Area, marking it as a place of global ecological significance.

To protect bees is to protect biodiversity. To protect biodiversity is to safeguard the landscapes that sustain all life, including our own. Our future depends on the choices we make now.

🌿 This rare ecosystem is irreplaceable — and it needs protection now.
Support our efforts by making a donation to our GoFundMe today.

🙏 Join the movement!! https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-record-ridge-stop-the-open-pit-mine

Photo: Bumble bee with meadow larkspur by Derek Frankowski

🥳 Announcing the "Stay a While" winner...Yesterday marked the final hours of bidding for Morgan Bialkowski's stunning "S...
05/20/2026

🥳 Announcing the "Stay a While" winner...

Yesterday marked the final hours of bidding for Morgan Bialkowski's stunning "Stay a While" framed canvas print, and we are incredibly moved by the response. Thanks to everyone who visited Revolution Cycles and Rossland Beer Company to place a bid, we raised a grand total of $1,620 for the Save Record Ridge Action Committee! 🏔️💜

​We are thrilled to announce that the artwork has officially found its home with our highest bidder. Thank you Jon & Sydney!! 🙏

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While the auction has closed, the true success is what our community is achieving together—every single dollar raised goes directly toward our ongoing legal work to protect the Ridge.

​Thanks to Morgan for her incredible talent and generosity, to Revolution Cycles for hosting, Rossland Beer Co for starting the train, and to every single one of you who placed a bid or showed up to support. Your energy keeps this fight alive. 🤝✨️

​👉 Want to keep supporting? We have extended our pre-orders for our second batch of the collab socks! 🧦 Visit the merch section of our website at saverecordridge.ca to secure yours. Our Match Campaign is also still going where every donation is doubled—that's double the support in one simple click! 🙌

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Last week's Speaker Series at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre was wonderful! We are so grateful for the incredibl...
05/19/2026

Last week's Speaker Series at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre was wonderful! We are so grateful for the incredible turnout, both in person and online, and for the opportunity to present on topics we don't get to share often. Thanks to all for making the time. 🫶

​If you missed it, the recording is still available to watch via the link below. 📽️✨
👉 https://youtu.be/WCxxJzIm86c

​A huge thank you to Skylar, Fiona, and everyone involved in making this night such a success.

​Onward and upward!

📸 by Fiona Lane

🌿 Save the Ridge. Protect the Rare. 🌿​Did you know today is Endangered Species Day? While we often think of far-away rai...
05/15/2026

🌿 Save the Ridge. Protect the Rare. 🌿

​Did you know today is Endangered Species Day? While we often think of far-away rainforests, one of the most critically threatened ecosystems is right in our backyard: the Record Ridge Grasslands.

​This isn't your average pasture. Record Ridge is a rare, high-elevation grassland ecosystem that is red-listed, meaning it is at imminent risk of extinction. Its ecological importance is so profound that it has been designated as a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA)—a global recognition reserved for places absolutely critical to the persistence of the planet's biodiversity.

​What makes it so special? These globally recognized grasslands on Record Ridge are intricately woven into a mosaic of Old-Growth Management Area (OGMA) forests. This unique intersection of ancient trees and high-altitude grasslands creates a vital, irreplaceable sanctuary for wildlife and rare plant species, including the red-listed Mountain Holly Fern—found only in a few other locations in Canada.

​Once these ancient ecosystems are gone, they cannot be replaced by reclamation projects. They are a living history book, a carbon sink, and a biodiversity hotspot.

​This Endangered Species Day, let’s speak up for the landscapes that can't speak for themselves. Protect Record Ridge. Protect our old-growth. 💚

​✨ How you can help:

​Educate: Share this post to spread the word about the vulnerability and uniqueness of this high-elevation Key Biodiversity Area.

​Donate: Support our conservation initiatives to protect Record Ridge and its surrounding OGMAs by making a donation to our GofundMe.

​Respect: When visiting these sensitive ecosystems, stay on designated trails to prevent erosion, protect fragile native flora and please keep your furry friends on a leash.

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🏔️ Tonight’s the Night!​Join us at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre for an evening of stories, community, and acti...
05/14/2026

🏔️ Tonight’s the Night!

​Join us at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre for an evening of stories, community, and action.

​🗓️ Event Details

​📍 Where: Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 BC-3B, Rossland, BC

​⏰ When: Tonight, May 14th @ 6:00 PM

​🎤 Featuring: SRRAC Director Nils French sharing behind-the-scenes in the life of SRRAC stories and what do to protect Record Ridge.

Also...
​⚠️ Last Call: Merch Pre-Orders!
​Our Round 2 closes TONIGHT at midnight PST. 🧦 This is an opportunity to get gear while supporting the cause. A win-win. Hit the link in our bio to order them now.

​🖼️ "Stay a While" Silent Auction
​Don’t forget to stop by Revolution Cyclea to see Morgan’s breathtaking 24” x 30” framed canvas print and place a bid. All proceeds towards our legal costs.

​Bidding Closes: Tuesday, May 19th @ 5:00 PM

​Winner: Announced live on our socials shortly after!

​Let’s keep the momentum going. See you tonight! 🌲✨

1.Cover 📸 by Shauna-Mike Ullman-Tigges from our very first community event back in Nov 2024.
2. Speaker Series Poster
3. 📸 by Eva Gifford of the Socks!
4. Morgan's Stay a While artwork
5. Silent Auction live at Revolution Cycles

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Showing Up for the Ridge! 🏔️✨​What an incredible Saturday at Rossland Beer Company! Huge thanks to everyone who came out...
05/11/2026

Showing Up for the Ridge! 🏔️✨

​What an incredible Saturday at Rossland Beer Company! Huge thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the Save Record Ridge x Morgan Bialkowski collaboration. Between the live tunes by Sparky Steeves and the community energy, it was the perfect reminder of why we do this.

​Updates you need to know:

​🧦 Missed Round 1? Round 2 pre-orders are LIVE until Thursday, May 14th (Midnight PST). We’ve added Size XL and have Youth sizes in stock! 👇 https://www.saverecordridge.ca/product-page/save-record-ridge-sock

​📦 Pickup: If you ordered in Round 1, your socks are ready for pickup at Revolution Cycles starting TODAY.

​🖼️ Silent Auction: The "Stay a While" framed canvas is now at Revolution Cycles. Swing by 1990 Columbia Ave to place your bid before Tuesday, May 19th, 5pm!

​Huge thanks to Morgan, Rossland Beer Co., and Revolution Cycles for helping make this happen. Every pair of socks and every bid keeps SRRAC strong to continue our efforts to protect Record Ridge. ✊

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The RMDC's Speaker Series is back at it with a special presentation on the fight to save a local landscape! Join Nils an...
05/11/2026

The RMDC's Speaker Series is back at it with a special presentation on the fight to save a local landscape! Join Nils and other members of the Save Record Ridge Action Committee for a behind-the-scenes look at the community effort to protect Record Ridge, a place tied closely to Rossland’s landscape, trails, environment, economy, and future. This presentation will share the story behind the newsletters and headlines, and highlight the people from across our community who contributed, the organizations across North America that lent a hand, the work done around kitchen tables and the documents drafted late at night, the emotional weight of a long public fight, and the legal case that is now before the courts. Hear directly from the front line on why this matters — and what may lie ahead.

Part local story, part explainer, and part roadmap for a long fight ahead, this talk is for anyone who wants to better understand where things stand, how the community got here, and why Record Ridge continues to matter. Don't forget to stick around until the end for a question-and-answer period with SRRAC directors.

🗓️ 6 pm Thursday, May 14th
📍Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B, Junction of Hwys 3B & 22

More info/RSVP at rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2026/may-speaker

A Strong Finish in Court + Sock Collab Launch Party TODAY!! The final day of our judicial review wrapped up nicely, and ...
05/09/2026

A Strong Finish in Court + Sock Collab Launch Party TODAY!!

The final day of our judicial review wrapped up nicely, and we couldn’t be prouder of how our community showed up. The courthouse was packed wall-to-wall with heart and commitment!

​Here’s a recap from the hearing:

👉​The Argument: Our lead counsel, Ben Isitt, delivered a compelling case along with co-counsel Matthew Nefstead generously provided by . We argued that while the project’s "official" production numbers were dropped just below the threshold for an Environmental Assessment, the actual mine plan remained largely unchanged.

👉​The Missing Link: A key point of our case is that the decision-maker failed to "grapple with" why the plan stayed the same despite the lower output.

👉​The Judge’s Stance: Justice Weatherill acknowledged the significance of Record Ridge and clearly grasps the gravity of what is at stake for our grasslands, the Sinixt, and the entire region.

​What’s Next?
The injunction remains in place! 🛡️ We now await a final decision, which is expected in mid-June.

💜​A massive thank you to everyone who stood with us—from Sinixt knowledge keepers to business owners, kids, city council, environmental organizations and legal teams. Your presence proved that this region is paying attention.

​🗓️ REMINDER:
Join us TODAY (Saturday, May 9) at Rossland Beer Company from 3 PM – 6 PM for our Sock Collab Launch Party! Pick up your pre-orders, bid on the silent auction, and let’s celebrate this momentum together. 🍻🧦


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