Advertorial: Four Nations — a business that connects people to nature
Everyone knows the Slocan Valley is one of the most peaceful and beautiful places in the world to reside. But did you know that nestled in the picturesque valley are many successful small businesses. One of those success stories is the Four Nations Coalition of Indigenous Medicines. This new business, located in...
Junior Dragons Den salute winners of Regional Competition
Academy Care Box and Peterson Cryogenic Labs walked away with the top prize during the 2018 West Kootenay-Boundary Junior Dragons Den Regional Competition Thursday at the Brilliant Cultural Centre in Castlegar. Vanessa Ford and Josh Skinner won the College/University Division for an idea of caring for lonely students being ...
Selkirk College Distinguished Educator Changes Lives Through Upgrading
You don’t have to scratch too deep to figure out what fueled Wendy Tagami’s energy to teach Adult Basic Education (ABE) during a stellar 36-year career at Selkirk College. “It wasn’t a job to me, it was a passion and chance to help people,” says Tagami, who retired from teaching in 2016. “I loved the students, they are the ...
It's Graduation Time as Selkirk College Celebrates Class of 2018
The future has once again arrived at Selkirk College as the Class of 2018 prepares to embark on the next chapter of their lives. More than 1,000 Selkirk College students from dozens of programs will step out of the classroom and into the workforce toting the education and skills needed to make a difference in the region and...
Teachers learn tools to incorporate aboriginal content into classroom
Educators in Kootenay Lake School District were given more tools to incorporate Aboriginal content into all subject areas in the classroom during a Professional Development workshop Monday at Redfish Elementary School. The new curriculum is part of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission federal initiative the...
North Kootenay residents benefit from faster, more reliable Internet services
It was a novel approach — looking at a 36-kilometre stretch of northern Kootenay Lake as an opportunity, not a barrier, to the delivery of high-speed Internet. Now, with an underwater fibre optic cable connecting Balfour, Kaslo and points in between, residents, businesses and local governments there and beyond can benefit...
Creston takes on one property being disposed of by SD 8
Old buildings, unused pieces of land and tennis courts are being put up for sale by Kootenay Lake School District 8 (SD 8). The District recently made the announcement there would be some property sold, including the Nelson School Board Office, two former Nelson schools and some pieces of land no longer used by SD 8. The...
Get ready for the Selkirk College Students Celebrate Year End Show at Spiritbar
Contemporary Music & Technology Program students are wrapping up their year at Selkirk College with a celebration. Students and instructors will perform together at Spiritbar on April 19 with all proceeds going to the Selkirk Student Food Bank. Students are excited to celebrate and show off their hard work by giving people...
Selkirk College Breaks Down Barriers for Diverse Employment Practices
A one-day conference at Selkirk College’s Castlegar Campus will bring employees, employers and service providers together to bust myths around employing people with disabilities as it supports a culture shift that benefits everyone. On May 28, Selkirk College will host the Talent, Passion, Participation – Employment Conference...
Selkirk College Welding Students Earn Medals in Skills Competition
A pair of students in Selkirk College’s Welder Foundation Program returned home from the East Kootenay last month with two medals in the annual Skills BC Competition. Tristan Makeiv and Jacob Streleoff are first-year students at the Silver King Campus in Nelson. Using the skills and education acquired in the first six months...
