From behind the bullhorn at one of Canada’s largest acts of civil disobedience to working diligently behind the scenes with the leaders of the nation’s fossil fuel industry, environmental activist Tzeporah Berman has spent three decades as a crusader for urgent change. In 1993, Berman was one of the main voices of what became known […]

Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, has released the following statement in response to the April 2024 snowpack bulletin: “The latest snow survey and water supply bulletin from the River Forecast Centre indicates we may be facing drought conditions in B.C. once again this year. “The April survey shows that the overall […]

In the Columbia Basin, there’s no denying the presence of exceptional campsites and recreational trail networks, which are among the best in the province, if not the entire country. But what’s the secret behind their upkeep and management? It’s not by chance. The recreation crews formed through a partnership between Columbia Basin Trust and Recreation Sites […]

An otherworldly vibe of creativity permeated learning on Nelson’s Tenth Street Campus when both college and elementary school students got together for a Monster Party. An annual springtime tradition, the Monster Party is a partnership between Selkirk College’s Digital Arts Program and Hume Elementary School. A major assignment for first-year students in instructor Kerry Pagdin’s […]

The early spring has Kootenay bears waking up. They are hungry after their long winter nap and looking for any available food source, including human garbage and food waste. Every year, hundreds of bears are destroyed as a result of conflicts between people and bears. Conflicts can occasionally lead to scary close encounters, and on […]

The Selkirk College Year End Show 2024 is set to be an extraordinary event, highlighting the creativity and innovation of the Digital Arts and Digital Fabrication programs. Here’s a preview of what attendees can expect: Digital Arts Showcase: Graphic Design: Stunning visual compositions, branding materials, and digital artwork. Illustration: Diverse styles and techniques showcasing narrative […]

This spring, Nelson Fire & Rescue Services with the support of the BC Wildfire Service will be conducting a prescribed burn as part of a three-stage wildfire risk reduction project on the Highway 6/Highway 3A interchange in Nelson. The burn will cover up to 1.8 hectares targeting the continuous grass cover next to the Highway […]

Submitted by Kootenay Conservation Program Eight important conservation projects were approved last month by Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Directors to receive funding from the RDCK Local Conservation Fund (RDCK LCF) in 2024. A local government service, the Local Conservation Fund provides dedicated funding to valuable conservation projects in Electoral Areas A, D, E, […]

In an important test of what’s to come after graduation, four students in Selkirk College’s School of Business triumphed in a simulation competition that matched their talents against top-notch post-secondary peers. Held at New Westminster’s Douglas College in early-March, the annual Western Canadian Business Competition (WCBC) brought together schools from across British Columbia and Alberta […]

Nelson Fire & Rescue Services has approved a burn period for residents from March 30th until May 12th. This initiative aims to encourage residents to reduce the amount of deadfall and woody debris around their homes this spring. The primary purpose of allowing this burn period is to minimize the fire risk posed by these ground fuels. Given the dry summers and […]