Board votes unanimously to keep all Wildflower students at Central School location
Following weeks of back-and-forth discussion, the Kootenay Lake School Board voted unanimously to keep all Wildflower students at its current Central School location. The decision came during a Special Open Board Meeting on May 5, 2021, when the board voted beginning in the 2021-22 school year to keep Wildflower School Nelson...
Expect to see more speed enforcement near schools, playgrounds — Nelson Police
Nelson Police have received numerous complaints that motorists are not respecting speed zones in and around schools and playgrounds in the city. So, officers will be out making extra patrols in and around the schools and conducting enforcement for the remainder of the school year. “With return of the nice weather the school...
Don’t Overlook Swimming Lessons says Canada Safety Council
In the summer months, especially as the heat rises across the country, there’s not much more tantalizing than the call of a cool, crisp body of water. Whether it’s swimming, boating, fishing or any number of other recreational activities, the common denominator is a desire to be in the water and cool down. To mark this year’s...
Without Further Habitat Protections Caribou Likely To Disappear
A new scientific paper, Habitat loss accelerates for the endangered woodland caribou in western Canada, released by some of North America’s preeminent caribou researchers is highlighting the importance of addressing the ultimate cause of caribou declines: habitat loss. According to the authors: “Our findings support the idea...
Selkirk College Takes Lead in Canada’s Effort to Create a Better Planet
Adding a vital voice to the concerted worldwide effort to create a more sustainable and just planet, Selkirk College is leading the way amongst Canada’s post-secondary institutions by showing that strong local efforts can contribute to global goals. In 2015, all 193 member-states of the United Nations signed onto the Sustainable...
Selkirk College Sustainability Champions Recognized for Impact on Campus Operations
Building on its commitment of environmental sustainability, Selkirk College is recognizing a pair of exemplary stewards who advanced the institution’s goals over the last year. The Selkirk College Environmental Sustainability Awards are presented annually to a student and an employee who have made significant contributions ...
Selkirk College Increases Focus on Pandemic Financial Assistance
To ensure learners receive the financial support required to continue studies through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Provincial Government is providing increased emergency assistance to Selkirk College. Earlier this month, the Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Training announced additional emergency ...
Selkirk College Fine Woodworking Program Students Dazzle Panel of Legendary Judges
Pushing burgeoning skills to the limits, students in Selkirk College’s Fine Woodworking Program had their design ingenuity and presentation abilities put to the test before an all-star industry panel of judges. Based out of Nelson’s Silver King Campus, the nine-month program entered its final weeks with the fifth annual Student...
Kootenay Lake School Board begins process of finding new Superintendent of Schools/CEO
Kootenay Lake School Board is now looking for another captain to manage the bridge of the Nelson-Creston area District after current Superintendent of Schools/CEO, Dr. Christine Perkins resigned. Monday, the Kootenay Lake School District announced that Perkins has accepted the the Superintendent/CEO position with School...
Nature Conservancy of Canada offers perspective on wildlife sighting increase across country
During this pandemic, many Canadians have reported seeing and hearing more wildlife in their neighbourhoods. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) says coyotes in residential areas have received heightened awareness in recent weeks. NCC’s senior conservation biologist Dan Kraus says we are spotting and hearing these animals...
