Critter Day slithers into Beaver Creek Park on May 13
Learn about the critters that call the West Kootenay home on Saturday, May 13. Critter Day will be held at Beaver Creek Provincial Park near Trail between 1-5 p.m. This free family event is hosted by the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP), the Kootenay Conservation Program, and Trail Wildlife Association. Connect...
Selkirk College Class of 2023 Valedictorians Provide Message of Hope
Out of chaos comes strength and a deeper appreciation for community, a lesson that students in Selkirk College’s Class of 2023 had thrust upon them during the challenges of the last three years. Graduating students from all Selkirk College programs will walk across the stage and into the next exciting chapter of their...
B.C. invests in a better future for plastics
Preventing plastic waste, reducing emissions and creating clean-tech jobs are just a few benefits of the 14 new projects under the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund, as well as a boost of more than double the previous funding for further projects. The Province is providing more than $8 million to recipients through two funding...
Future science leaders return to West Kootenay Science and Technology Fair after three year hiatus
The future of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is bright in the Kootenays. Youth from around the Kootenay region gathered at the West Kootenay Science and Technology Fair on April 15th to show off their science projects and celebrate the first physical fair in the region since 2019. Dozens of students in Grades...
Premier's, minister's statement on Earth Day
Premier David Eby and George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, have released the following statement to mark Earth Day 2023: "Today, we join a global community of people for a common cause - the protection of our planet. As British Columbians, we are fortunate to be surrounded by diverse landscapes...
Nelson rally calls for more action on anniversary of BC toxic drug crisis
Concerned citizens, families of loved ones and advocates rallied Friday afternoon in front of Nelson City Hall to raise awareness of all the lives lost during the past seven years to illicit toxic drugs. The rally, organized by Rural Empowered Drug Users Network (REDUN), marked the seventh anniversary of a public health...
Five ways Going Green Can Save You Money — BBB
In preparation for Earth Day, Better Business Bureau serving Mainland BC and Yukon (BBB) is reminding the public that going green to save money doesn't have to be difficult. Even further, it can result in more savings than you might expect. “Many people assume that going green, or making environmentally friendly decisions, ...
Selkirk College Trades Students Gain Modern Advantage
In the bustling shop spaces on Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus, students training towards a career in trades are benefiting from a partnership with Columbia Basin Trust. Committed to building and enhancing the local workforce through post-secondary education, the Trust is supporting Selkirk College and College of the...
B.C. increases student financial aid, eases repayment
Post-secondary students will soon have access to increased financial aid, with more flexible repayment terms to make education and skills training more accessible and affordable in the face of global inflation. "Access to finances shouldn't be a barrier to preparing for an in-demand career in B.C. This is an immediate-term ...
In-Demand Careers That Feed the Heart
Fulfilling and rewarding careers that await those with a desire to support others is the focus of an upcoming information session hosted by Selkirk College and School District 20. Providing specialized support for students with identified disabilities, education assistants are vital contributors to classroom success across ...
