CBT helps create more and better childcare spaces in the Basin
Many families in the Columbia Basin rely upon child care. To help meet this need for quality spaces, 67 child care providers in 24 communities will be creating up to 198 new spaces and improving 1,256 spaces. These projects are being undertaken with nearly $1.4 million from Columbia Basin Trust’s Child Care Capital Grants. ...
City supports Selkirk bid for federal-funded technology access centre
The technology sector in the region could be receiving a boost. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has invited Selkirk College to submit an application for a Technology Access Centre (TAC). Only 10 colleges in Canada have been invited to the full proposal, with six of the 10 colleges to ...
Fall Boating – It Takes A Little Bit More Care
Boating in the fall offers colourful vistas, quiet anchorages and excellent fishing but it is not without its challenges that necessitate self-sufficiency and taking some additional precautions to keep from running into trouble. The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) wants to remind all boaters enjoying the fall season ...
Tech Talent Career Fair attracts numerous job seekers
The first ever West Kootenay Tech Talent Career Fair held last week at the Prestige Lakeside Resort was deemed a success with more than 70 potential job seekers attending the event. The Fair, hosted by the Kootenay Career Development Society, coordinates the West Kootenay Tech program, which is funded by the Ministry of...
Selkirk College Sees Silver STARS for Sustainability
The effort to make Selkirk College more environmentally sustainable is working according to an organization that engages a full spectrum of post-secondary institutions from across North America and around the world. For the second time, Selkirk College has earned a STARS silver rating from the Association for the Advancement...
Selkirk College Helps Bridge the Gap for Early Childhood Care Educators
A Selkirk College pilot project aimed at increasing the number of certified early childhood educators is helping British Columbia’s push to lead the nation in accessible, quality childcare. The Early Childhood Education Work-Integrated Learning Pilot Project is supporting the Province of British Columbia’s efforts to understand...
Greta Thunberg: 'How dare you!'
Greta Thunberg’s speech to the UN was transcribed. Here is the full text. For the full effect, though, listen to her speech at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYqtXR8iPlE In response to the question, “What’s your message to world leaders today?” Thunberg responded as follows: Greta Thunberg: “My message is...
En Famille International -- student exchange opportunity
Most of us have heard about the student exchange program operated by Rotary International, for students from 15 to 19. Now, Rossland is the North American headquarters for another long-established student exchange program: En Famile International is designed for students as young as 9, up to age 16. En Famille is a...
Selkirk Millwright Student Helps Keep Streetcar Buzzing Along
When Buzz Gach was a kid, his grandfather would take him on Nelson’s historic Streetcar #23 during summer visits to the city. As a final project in the Millwright/Machinist Foundation Program at Selkirk College, Gach produced a part to help keep the beloved transport running smoothly on its tracks. Using the skills and knowledge...
Selkirk College Ski Program Receives Classroom Tools from Sector
Future leaders in the outdoor recreation industry attending Selkirk College’s Ski Resort Operations & Management (SROAM) Program have received a learning boost from the world’s leading haul rope manufacturer. Headquartered in Switzerland, Fatzer specializes in steel wire rope innovation and production for a variety of...
