Selkirk College Grad Scores Scholarships for University Transfer to UBCO
Financial aid can go a long way in helping post-secondary students achieve great things and one Selkirk College Associate of Arts Degree graduate is a prime example. Darren Paterson is taking his goal of achieving a doctorate degree one step at a time – next stop, the University of British Columbia-Okanagan (UBCO). There he...
Winlaw community not taking closure of local elementary school sitting down — threatens legal action
Emotions ran high and the tension inside the building could be cut with knife as the Kootenay Lake Board hosted a public meeting to discuss the potential closure of Winlaw Elementary School Monday evening in the Slocan Valley. The meeting was yet another in a long line of similar events that have taken place during the last...
LVR Valedictorian Micah May — Grads set big goals for yourself
L.V. Rogers High School recently saluted the Grad Class 2016 during ceremonies this past weekend at the NDCC Arena. Grade 12 student Micah May had the honour of saluting the Grads with the valedictorian speech. May was gracious to allow The Nelson Daily to publish his address to the audience. Fortunately 12 years of school ...
Busing fees to be halved in SD20
Controversial busing fees for SD20 students are being cut in half after the province provided a rebate of almost $200,000. A post on the district's website underlines a decision made by trustees this week: "Given our Board is now able to keep $178,000 of funding originally required to go back to government, trustees voted to...
Graduation 2016 — 'Being part of the school in general has just been awesome'
To some school seems like an eternity. To others, especially during Grad Year, those 12 years go by so quick. This weekend in Nelson and Salmo, students will receive their diplomas before heading out into the real world as L.V. Rogers and Salmo Secondary host ceremonies to salute the Grad Class of 2016. As the young high...
Selkirk College Welcomes the Region Home for 50th Anniversary
Fifty years ago, Selkirk College embarked on its mission to serve the communities of the West Kootenay-Boundary region through inspiring lifelong learning and transforming lives through education. In September, the college is inviting all those who have been impacted over five decades to return home for a golden celebration....
Public consultations on school closures begin in affected communities
The final round of public consultation meetings on school closures in the region takes place this month as School District 8 considers putting the lock on the doors at six West Kootenay schools, including one in Nelson. Nelson’s Trafalgar Middle School, Winlaw Elementary School, Salmo Elementary School, Jewett Elementary...
The wrong approach for education
Have you ever heard of Niccolo Machiavelli? If you’re a fan of the TV program The Borgias, you may recall that he made a few appearances. He was a writer, diplomat and political operative during the Italian Renaissance. Among political scientists and philosophers, he is best known for The Prince, a very short and to-the-point...
Simply is not enough says Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall
The Provincial government announced on Wednesday that it will be redirecting $25 Million in administrative savings from school districts back into frontline services for students. Education Minister Mike Bernier, who made the announcement, said districts can use the funding any way they see fit – for hiring new teachers, for...
High School Students Can Win Cash to Attend Selkirk College in Exam Competition
Exam Competition Could Mean Cash Toward Selkirk College Education It’s not every day that a student can make money taking a test. But later this month, high school students from around the region have a chance to earn funds to help them attend Selkirk College, in an annual competition. The Selkirk College Scholarship High ...
