Selkirk College performs well at KAST Spirit of Innovation Awards
Four finalists from Selkirk College went up against some of the region’s most innovative businesses at the recent Kootenay Association of Science and Technology (KAST) Spirit of Innovation Awards and one took home the Innovative Organization award at the end of the evening. Held only every four years, the KAST Spirit of...
Middle School still considered for Grand Forks, not Christina Lake and West Boundary
A middle school at Perley Elementary School of Grade 6 to 8 students is still being considered for Grand Forks students, but not for Christina Lake or West Boundary students at this time, School District 51 School Board trustees, told parents at two forums this week. This decision comes after a series of community forums held...
Boundary Museum pulls artifacts from TLC Hardy Mountain site
The Boundary Museum Society has pulled two 40-foot long storage containers full of artifacts off The Land Conservancy of BC's (TLC) Hardy Mountain Doukhobor Village site due to the TLC’s financial woes. The storage containers were removed last week and placed on concrete pads located on the Fructova site because the local...
Harvest Festival tasty good time
The second annual Harvest Festival was a big hit with local families this weekend. The event, which is hosted by Spencer Hill Orchard in Grand Forks, is a fundraiser and membership drive for the Kettle Valley Food Coop. Families were treated to locally grown produce, fresh baked apple pies, a by-donation pick-your-own pumpkin...
Ed Board returning to the public with middle school plans next week
The School District 51 Board of Education will be presenting a report of their plans for re-designing the school district to include a middle school in the face of declining enrollement and reduced funding during two community forums next week. The first District Re-Design Community Forum is set for the West Boundary region...
SCHOOL BOARD: Public consultation on graduation requirements tonight
Tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 26 School District 51 is hosting a community forum about the future of graduation requirements in our province. All community members are invited to join in the conversation, which starts at 7 p.m. in the Perley Elementary School gymnasium. The BC Ministry of Education is seeking input from around ...
Beaverdell Elementary, Christina Lake Elementary to get more support
Beaverdell Elementary School's one teacher, Jennifer Eaton, will be getting some extra help. Earlier this month, Eaton along with Parent Advisory Council president Michelle Kreitz told the School District 51 Board of Education that it was unacceptable to have Eaton working alone now the teaching assistant has been removed...
School District No. 8 reduces senior staff, eliminates Assistant Secretary Treasurer position
School District No. 8 administration has decided to reduce the number of staff at the board office on Johnstone Road by eliminating the Assistant Secretary Treasurer position, effective Wednesday. “This particular (decision) aligns with our intent that all of our resources as much as possible go directly to the classroom,...
KAST brings birds of prey to Grand Forks fall fair
Join the Kootenay Association for Science & Technology (KAST) and Raptor's Ridge Birds of Prey at this year's Grand Forks Fall Fair. Have you ever wondered exactly what a ‘raptor’ is? Or what the difference is between birds and ‘birds of prey’? For an up-close and personal educational experience with these fascinating...
Christina Lake Stewardship Society starts a new home at the Welcome Centre
The Christina Lake Stewardship Society (CLSS) hopes their new home in the Christina Lake Welcome Centre on Highway 3 will enable them to continue their work educating the public about our natural surroundings and, in turn, help keep our environment healthy. On Friday, July 20 the society held an open house to show off their...
