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 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...
Kootenay Lake School Board rubber stamps school closure with third reading of Facilities Draft Plan
After months of discussion, reports and meetings covering the entire Kootenay Lake School District, the Board conducted third reading of its Facilities Draft Plan on Tuesday night, a meeting that rubber-stamped the closure of several schools. Despite a power outage and several attempted amendments, the Board carried motions...
New Chemistry Labs at Selkirk College a Catalyst for Learning
Chemistry is a hands-on discipline and with newly renovated state-of-the-art labs opening this spring at Selkirk College, students enter an exciting new era of learning. The two old chemistry labs on the Castlegar Campus were well-maintained and functional, but dated back 50 years to the original construction of the college....
Grand Forks and Castlegar students win Interfor scholarship
Nine British Columbia students have received $2,000 each this year through Interfor Corporation’s Dal Shemko Memorial Scholarship to help them achieve their academic and career goals. Grand Forks', Connor Hawes, is one of the lucky recipients. Hawes, who attends Grand Forks Secondary School in Grand Forks, plans to go to the...
LETTER: Osoyoos Secondary doors to stay open
Editor's Note: Osoyoos' only secondary school was scheduled to be closed due to cutbacks. The 2015-16 school year was to be it's last. As the MLA for Boundary-Similkameen, I am proud that Osoyoos Secondary School has received the funding required from the provincial government to keep its doors open this fall and in coming...
Selkirk College Welcomes Hospitality Industry Powerhouse to Faculty
After more than 35 years on the floor of one of the world’s most recognized hotel chains, David MacGillivray is bringing his wealth of knowledge and experience to Selkirk College. This autumn, Selkirk College welcomes MacGillivray to its faculty as a new full-time instructor for the Resort & Hotel Management (RHOT) and ...
Sweet Music — Winlaw, Jewett Elementary schools saved from closure
It’s official: Winlaw and Jewett Elementary schools will continue to operate despite initial predictions of potential closure. Thanks in part to a funding grant from the province, Winlaw Elementary, located in the Slocan Valley, will remain open for business; sweet music to the ears of concerned parents, students and teachers...
