Canada Music Week Celebrations & Student Achievements
The music teachers of the Trail/Castlegar Branch BCRMTA held two very successful events in celebration of Canada Music Week in the Muriel Griffiths Room of the Bailey Theatre in Trail. On Saturday, Nov. 23, a composition workshop with Dean Burry of Queens University was attended by nine student composers, five teachers, and several auditors. He […]
Canada Music Week Celebrations and Student Achievements
The music teachers of the Trail/Castlegar Branch BCRMTA held two very successful events in celebration of Canada Music Week in the Muriel Griffiths Room of the Bailey Theatre in Trail. On Saturday, Nov. 23, a composition workshop with Dean Burry of Queens University was attended by nine student composers, five teachers, and several auditors. He […]
CBEEN's Outdoor Experiences Auction now live, In support of nature-based school programs
The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network’s Online Outdoor Experiences Auction is now open! This auction will raise essential funds to allow us to continue to deliver our Wild Voices for Kids Program which brings outdoor and environmental learning opportunities to close to 3000 students in the Columbia Basin each school year. Claire Peyton, the Wild Voices for […]
Trail air cadets promoted
At the monthly Commanding Officers Parade on Nov. 6, 531’s Commanding Officer, Major Kevin DeBiasio announced the promotion of several cadets. The promotion from Air Cadet to Leading Air Cadet were presented by 531’s Training Officer, Lieutenant Conner Horney to Latisha Baptiste and Oceane McKinney. Lieutenant Horney also presented the promotion to Flight Corporal to […]
Ideas Change Everything: Local TEDx Talks for Climate Solutions
Local speakers will champion and accelerate local solutions to the climate crisis at the fifth-annual TEDxSelkirk College Countdown event. Open to the community, the free event will be hosted at the Castlegar Campus on November 20 from 4–6 pm. “I’m curious about the innovative ideas emerging within our communities.” says Kayla Tillapaugh, sustainability coordinator at […]
Mir Lecture Focuses on What We Owe Young People in Times of Crisis
Today’s world is littered with extreme challenges that for most people is hard to grasp, but supporting youth as we find our way forward is fundamental to brighter days ahead according to acclaimed educator Sharon Stein. The featured speaker in a Mir Lecture event that takes place on November 8 at Nelson’s United Church, Stein […]
Castlegar Forestry student says her future industry can do better
A Living Here Feature By Ari Lord and Anna Dulisse Three weeks after graduating high school on a perfect sunny day, Gracie Smith bid farewell to her mom, stepdad, brother, nanny, and poppa before embarking on a nine-hour drive southeast from her hometown of Quesnel, British Columbia. She was both nervous and excited to study Forestry Technology at […]
Selkirk College’s Orange Shirt Day Design Carries Profound Meaning
A design deep in symbolism that’s aimed at fostering better understanding for everyone is featured on Selkirk College’s special edition Orange Shirt Day t-shirt. In 2013, Phyllis (Jack) Webstad began telling the story of her first day at residential school near Williams Lake when her brilliant new orange shirt, bought by her grandmother, was taken […]
Selkirk College Cuts Ribbon on New Housing at Castlegar Campus
A fresh chapter of post-secondary life, affordability and access was officially opened on the Castlegar Campus with the completion of a 114-bed student housing facility overlooking the majestic Columbia River. Part of the Provincial Government’s Homes for People Action Plan, the Selkirk College project is a two-pronged housing solution that includes 36 units of student housing […]
Province new cellphone restrictions in schools take effect at start of new term
Cellphones and other digital devices will be restricted in B.C. schools when students return to school next week as part of a series of actions to keep kids safe and healthy. “Every child in British Columbia should feel safe, supported and engaged when they head back to school next week,” said Premier David Eby. “Our […]