Bursaries Help Selkirk College Students Focus on Post-Secondary Goals
The challenges post-secondary students face as they work toward a desired education are varied and relative. Some hurdles are greater than others, but those who embark on a journey at Selkirk College have the option of seeking financial relief through bursaries that help ease the strain. When she enroled in the Education...
OUT OF LEFT FIELD: One of the most important ways to manage tragedy
It makes me very sad to be having to write this again, and that we once more find ourselves coping with a horrific couple of months in our region – motor vehicle fatalities and injuries, fires, unexpected deaths, community icons lost. I think the knee-jerk reaction of most good people is to want to do something, to help in ...
Obituary: Adrian Barnes
Adrian Barnes, 1963 -- 2018 Adrian Barnes was born in Blackpool, England, on April 7, 1963 and died of an aggressive brain tumour on Friday, January 5, at Gibsons, BC, with his family by his side. These two dates bracket a life intensely lived. Adrian is survived by his mother Margaret Barnes; two sons, Ethan and Liam, and ...
Selkirk College 50th Anniversary Creates Legacy for Students
Reminiscing and reflecting on 50 inspiring years of post-secondary education at Selkirk College has resulted in a gift for future generations of learners. Selkirk College officially wrapped up its golden anniversary celebrations in November at Gala 2017 where the 50th Anniversary Legacy Award reached the target of creating ...
Slocan man killed in crash near Hosmer
A 47-year-old Slocan man has been killed in a collision near Hosmer, according to RCMP Cpl. Ryan C. Bacica. On Dec. 28, at roughly 7:52 a.m. Elk Valley RCMP and RCMP East Kootenay Traffic Services, along with BC Ambulance, Hosmer Fire Department and Fernie Fire Department were called to a serious motor vehicle collision on ...
Body of 10-year-old crash victim recovered from Arrow Lake
The search for a 10-year-old boy who was believed to have gone into the water with a vehicle near Halcyon Hot Springs on Dec. 27, has been concluded, according to RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. “On Thursday morning, Dec. 28, the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team arrived to assist Search and Rescue teams in locating the vehicle and the...
Column: From the Hill
Earlier this month I helped out at the Salvation Army Christmas hamper distribution event. It felt good to play a small part in making hundreds of people have a happier Christmas—healthy food, toys for the kids. It was especially nice to see boxes of local fruits and vegetables on their way to homes that have a tough time...
Luck and defensive driving prevent tragedy after alleged drunk driver wreaks havoc on highway
A staggering amount of both luck and good management prevented serious tragedy on a local highway yesterday, according to RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. “On Dec. 26 at approximately 5:10 pm, emergency responders were called to a multi-vehicle accident on Hwy 3A near Tarrys Road involving several vehicles, including a car that...
RCMP said social media buy and sell nets stolen property
Some stolen items were returned to their rightful owners after police, acting on a tip, located property that had previously been reported stolen Grand Forks RCMP said in a media release. “Acting on a tip from a member of the public, who identified some stolen property listed for sale on a local social media buy […]
Woman rescued from river after jumping from bridge
A woman who jumped off Trail’s Victoria Street Bridge into the Columbia River Saturday was pulled from the water by the River Rescue Boat, according to Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue Cpt. Jason Milne. He said the call came in at 3:17 p.m., and three Trail firefighters were on scene with the boat by 3:27 p.m. “The boat...
