1906 The construction of the Kettle Valley Line was progressing at full gear with 300 men working at the present. The labour force could reach 500 men by mid-July, according to contractor W.P. Tierney. 1911 A potato famine existed in Rossland during the week. Potatoes were sold at five cents a pound. Men’s shirts were selling for 75 cents at the Jeff Davis and Co. 1916 Wilfred S. Ashley became the third Grand Forks high school principal to resig…