New Library Computer Lab at Selkirk College Spurs Learners to Dive Deeper
by Bob Hall on Friday December 16 2022

by Bob Hall on Friday December 16 2022
by Bob Hall on Thursday December 15 2022
Pointing their acquired skills and knowledge towards leadership work on a wide range of community projects, fourth-year students in Selkirk College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program completed the fall semester with tangible outcomes for the health care sector.
by Emanuel Sequeira KIJHL Director of Communications on Thursday December 15 2022
The seed planted that grew Matthew Carr’s interest in farming vegetables happened by accident.
The former Fernie Ghostrider was in a Grade 11 biology class doing an experiment when he became really interested in how plants are bred, specifically how they can grow roots on stem tissue and vice versa. That led to him developing a little nursery garden centre with shrubs and ornamentals that he creates.
by Boundary Sentinel on Wednesday December 14 2022
In media release Wednesday, the staff, leadership, and Board of Directors announced that Grand Forks Credit Union (gfcu) members have voted in favour of a merger with Gulf & Fraser* that will take effect on January 1, 2023.
The media release said the merged credit union will better serve their collective membership, employees, and communities through scale and combined resources.
"This result guarantees a more robust credit union in the Boundary," said gfu Board Chair, Michael Strukoff.
by CBT on Tuesday December 13 2022
The list of non-profit organizations across the Columbia Basin that will soon be benefiting from new technology is long.
Ninety-one groups are purchasing equipment that will improve their operations and help them continue to deliver vital services. The projects are being done with support from Columbia Basin Trust.
“People in the region rely on non-profits for so many reasons—to help the vulnerable, to provide emergency serivces, to increase opportunities for youth, to just name a few,” said Justine Cohen, Manager, Delivery of Benefits, Columbia Basin Trust.
by Contributor on Tuesday December 13 2022
Planning to drive over the busy holiday season?
Whether it’s to see family and friends or for work, West Kootenay/Boundary drivers will be at risk.
ICBC reports an average of more than 1,900 crashes every year in B.C. over the holidays. Claims for injuries incurred during work-related driving increase every December, according to WorkSafeBC statistics.
The best gift drivers can give themselves is to prepare and plan ahead to ensure they — and their passengers — get home safe, says Shift into Winter, an annual campaign supported by the Winter Driving Safety Alliance
by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Monday December 12 2022
For those that regularly traverse the city sidewalks on a daily winter sojourn the trip might be a little more precarious this snowy season.
The city has established a new Snow and Ice Control Policy but has the priority of sidewalk and stairway clearing behind the completion of the city’s streets.
The idea of leaving all of the city’s sidewalks off the priority list — schedule A — did not sit well with Coun. Keith Page.
by Castlegar Source on Friday December 09 2022
Earlier this week, the City of Castlegar’s Facebook page was removed without any notice or indication of why.
The City uses its Facebook page to share community information with residents and the page is a critically important communication tool during emergencies, like the Merry Creek Wildfire.
This City has ruled out security concerns and has reported the issue to Facebook but has not received any acknowledgment or response.
by The Nelson Daily Staff on Thursday December 08 2022
A Nelson businessman is getting noticed on the social media video platform, TikTok during a visit to Europe to meet his daughter.
Jeff Shecter, who owns and operates Zap Welding and Glotech Sign Manufacturing in Nelson, is getting noticed thanks to a funny video post about a Canadian Dad in Europe post by daughter Hannah Teslin.
by Lone Sheep Publishing on Thursday December 08 2022
West Kooteany/Boundary residents should brace for another Snowfall Warning for the region.
Environment Canada issued the alert Thursday morning for Highway 3, Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass.
Snowfall amounts are expected between 10 to 25 cm beginning Thursday and into overnight.
“A cold front tracking across the interior will give snow beginning (Thursday) morning,” the Environment Canada statement said.
“Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 25 cm can be expected before the snow eases overnight.”