Selkirk College Music Students Set to Showcase Talents
Music fans have the opportunity to experience seven nights of diverse genres and budding talent at the annual Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program showcase concerts. Second year students have been working hard at putting together their final showcases that play an important role in educational journey...
Handful of Nelson Air Cadets receive promotions
Four members of the 561 Nelson Osprey Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets were promoted during a recent regular training night. Three cadets were promoted from AC (Air Cadet) to LAC (Leading Air Cadet). To be promoted to LAC, the Cadets must have been in the rank of AC for 5 months. The Cadets promoted from AC to LAC...
Kidney Transplants: British Columbians have spoken
The Kidney Foundation of Canada (BC & Yukon Branch) recently released Kidney Transplants: British Columbians Have Spoken, a report detailing the opinions of over 2500 British Columbians on the challenges and solutions needed to address the urgent state of kidney transplantation and organ donor registration in BC. “We know...
Kaslo WFG Branch selects the Kaslo Public Library to receive $5,000 grant
Photo Caption: Western Communities Foundation staff – Devin Surina, Bobbi-jo McGlynn, Branch Mngr Joan Murach – Librarian Eva Keleman and Board Member Catherine McCormick. —Submitted photo The Kaslo Public Library has been selected to receive a $5,000 infrastructure grant from the Western Communities Foundation. This grant ...
Nelson Air Cadet Commanding Officer, Gerry Rempel, receives medal
Photo Caption: Captain Gerry Rempel receives a medal from Major Kevin DeBiasio, ACICO (West Kootenays). — Submitted photo Captain Gerry Rempel, Commanding officer of 561 Nelson Osprey Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets received the first Bar to his CD (Canadian Decoration) during a recent ceremony. The Canadian Decoration...
It’s a win-win: Buy tickets, help animals in BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need
Did you know buying lottery tickets can help B.C’s most vulnerable animals? With the return of the BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need, you can win big by helping animals in need and potentially, put thousands of extra dollars in your pocket. Tickets are now on sale for the 2015 BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need, which funds...
Opportunity for Youth to Be Leaders of Their Own Learning
A new locally grown youth leadership program has been launched with a focus on developing self-mastery through emotional intelligence development. Called Young Leaders Connection (YLC), the program aims young people between the ages of 16 and 24 towardsself and social responsibility, community engagement, and leadership. “With...
GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT YOUTH
Organizations with projects that directly benefit Basin youth may apply for funding through Columbia Basin Trust’s Youth Grants program. A range of organizations can apply—including non-profit, public and First Nations groups, plus youth aged 15 to 29 with a sponsoring organization. Projects that meet eligibility requirements...
Calling all gardeners and seed savers to Seedy Saturday
The West Kootenay EcoSociety presents the 20th Annual Seedy Saturday in the basement of the Nelson United Church (602 Silica Street), located on the corner of Silica St. and Josephine St. The event runs from 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to swap or purchase seeds for your garden and network with other gardening enthusiasts. Learning ...
2015 Paddling Season for Kootenay Rhythm Dragons Beginning
Paddling season is almost here and there are many dragons preparing to get on the waters of Kootenay Lake. The paddling season stretches from April to September, with three teams. There are two competitive teams which practice at 5:30 to 7 p.m. – one team practices Mon and Wed, the other team Tues. and Thurs. These teams...
