Local young people tackle the wild in youth backpacking adventure
This summer, 15 youth from across the region tackled some of the most rugged and remote wilderness in the Kootenays on Wildsight’s six-day Go Wild Youth Leadership Adventure. Led by Revelstoke’s Patagonia Ambassador and Pro Skier Leah Evans and Kimberley wildlife biologist and wilderness guide Dave Quinn, the team traversed...
BC Coroners Service reminds boaters to wear PFDs
As the fina long weekend of the summer approaches, the BC Coroners Service is urging residents and visitors to stay safe when boating. The need for all persons in small vessels to wear a properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD) is highlighted by two cases reported to the BC Coroners Service this week. Both persons were...
Selkirk College and Columbia Power Create Energy for Growth
Building a sustainable regional economy requires teamwork and when it comes to helping provide an educated and trained workforce to create growth, Selkirk College and Columbia Power are a winning combination. “Columbia Power has created 660 new megawatts of electricity from our projects, generated over 1,200 construction jobs...
SD 20 to drop bus fees, refund monies already paid
The School District 20 has eliminated the controversial student busing fees slated to be implemented this school year, after finding out they'll be ellibigle for a roughly $243,000 grant earmarked for transportation services. Castlegar Trustee Mickey Kinakin said this means the district has to submit a report indicating the...
Selkirk College Inks President Angus Graeme for Five More Years
After a successful five years at the helm of Selkirk College, President Angus Graeme has been given a vote of confidence by the Board of Governors to continue his leadership of post-secondary education in the West Kootenay and Boundary. The Board announced that Graeme has signed another five year contract to continue in his...
Peace & Justice Studies Conference Brings Informal Evening with Bright Minds
His whole life revolves around missing and murdered Indigenous women. James Favel is the leader of the Bear Clan Patrol in Winnipeg. He revived the grass roots, peaceful street patrol group in his community in the summer of 2015 after growing frustrated at what he saw going on in his neighbourhood. It was the disappearance ...
Selkirk College Rural Pre-med Program Can Benefit Students More Now
Selkirk College’s Rural Pre-Medicine Program has received an endorsement from the School of Medicine at the University of Calgary in an exciting development that will benefit students, who will now have enhanced opportunities to pursue their educational goals at the Alberta university’s medical school . Rural Pre-Medicine...
U of C School of Medicine endorses Selkirk College Rural Pre-Medicine Program
Selkirk College’s Rural Pre-Medicine Program has received an endorsement from the School of Medicine at the University of Calgary in an exciting development that will benefit students. Rural Pre-Medicine Program (RPM) Coordinator Elizabeth Lund says this stamp of approval from the University of Calgary comes from ongoing efforts to develop a major inter-institutional collaboration. “This […]
Selkirk College Graduating Nursing Student Recognized for Top Marks by University of Victoria
Selkirk College nursing graduate Holli Norberg was recently recognized by the University of Victoria for top marks in the faculty of Human and Social Development which partners with the local school in offering the Nursing degree program. There are over 3,500 students enrolled in the faculty. Norberg, a Nelson resident, took...
SD 20 reminder for upcoming bus fee deadline
Online registration for bussing remains open! Over 1,050 students are already registered for bussing for the 2016/2017 school year. To register your child(ren) visit www.sd20.bc.ca and on the main page you will find the link to our Transportation Registration System. Fees will increase as of August 1st so please register now to ensure a seat on the bus. […]
