West Arm Provinical Park to grow by 1,219 hectares — Caribou population benefits
Environment Minister Mary Polak has announced that the West Arm Provincial Park is one of six BC parks to be expanded under Bill 8 which was introduced on March 2. The park will gain 1,219 hectares on the south eastern edge directly behind Ymir peak. The land is owned by the Crown, which acquired two parcels of land totaling...
Avalanche Canada Receives $325,000 from CBT
Good news for backcountry snowsport enthusiasts: Avalanche Canada is receiving $325,000 over two years from Columbia Basin Trust to help it continue its work of increasing public safety for winter backcountry users. Avalanche Canada is a national public avalanche safety organization, with world-leading accident prevention programs and services. Based in Revelstoke, the organization produces daily […]
Nelson Police warn public of hydro scam making rounds in Heritage City
A hydro scam making its rounds through the province has finally found its way into Nelson. Nelson Police Department said Tuesday (March 3) a local business received a telephone call from a person claiming to be employed by a local hydro company. The person told the business’ electricity was going to be disconnected immediately...
PODCAST: How the Kootenay Coop became the biggest in Canada
About the podcast: The You can do that here! podcast is produced by Andrew Zwicker of AZcreative for the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology. The podcast is a weekly series of 30 minute conversations with some of the most innovative and successful entrepreneurs in the Kootenays. You can CLICK PLAY on the triangle...
Healthy eating at work – just make it, take it!
Rushed mornings, no time for a lunch break, food-filled meetings, shift work and limited time to prepare meals ― there’s no doubt that workday challenges can make it difficult to eat well. However, the benefits make it worth the effort. Eating well at work can boost concentration, productivity, and vitality. It can also reduce...
Selkirk College Career Fair Provides an Edge for Students
Proper planning is vital to success in a new career and Selkirk College is providing the opportunity to explore options this Thursday at the Castlegar Campus. The annual Selkirk College Career & Education Fair brings together more than 50 exhibitors with community members, students, prospective students and parents for ...
FREE Career Fair at Selkirk College - Castlegar Campus, March 5
Selkirk College Career Fair Provides an Edge for Students On Thursday, March 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual Selkirk College Career & Education Fair brings together more than 50 exhibitors with community members, students, prospective students and parents for a day of building connections and providing insight into the available avenues for […]
A Fishy Columbia River Treaty Situation
Since 2005, Eileen Delehanty Pearkes has researched and explored the natural and human history of the rivers of the upper Columbia River Basin. She speaks frequently at conferences and symposia throughout the Basin on the history of the Columbia River Treaty and its effects on Basin residents. She has recently completed a...
An Evening of Love Songs in Rossland
Noémi Kiss (soprano) & Rita Deane (classical guitar) Saturday, March 7 7:30 pm @ the Rossland Miner’s Hall The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture presents Hungarian vocalist Noémi Kiss and classical guitarist Rita Deane in a concert featuring love songs from across the centuries. The concert will include a wide range of repertoire from early classical to […]
ROLLER DERBY!
Season 6, Game 1: Saturday, March 14, 2015 At Selkirk College, Castlegar 5PM: Killjoys vs. Dam City Rollers (REMATCH of 2014 Finals!) 7PM: Rossland Trail Roller Girls vs. Valley Brutality Need we say more? Come out to cheer the intrepid roller girls as they vie for derby dominance. Purchase tickets at www.kootenayrollerderby.com or […]
