We have many, many black bears in and around Rossland. Grizzlies are far less plentiful across BC, but we occasionally see a grizzly in or around Rossland. From a distance, remember the differences between a black bear and a grizzly bear by the indicators of: hump and rump and then the nose. Don’t rely on […]

Nestled in the mountains, Rossland offers breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. Living in harmony with local wildlife is our goal. Many of us enjoy hiking, mountain biking or simply taking a walk in the woods, woods we share with black bears. Most black bears are wary of humans and tend to avoid us, they are […]

Diversity is essential to all life By David Suzuki In some circles, “diversity” is a dirty word. In reality, diversity is life. From individuals to ecosystems to Earth as a whole, diversity builds strength and resilience. Interrelated systems most adapted to changing conditions endure, and in species, traits most likely to ensure survival are passed […]

Selkirk College will be closing its learning centres in Kaslo and Nakusp later this year as it addresses financial challenges in the post-secondary sector. Recent federal restrictions on international student recruitment have led to a loss of $9 million in revenue for the 2025/26 fiscal year for Selkirk College. The closures come after careful consideration […]

Submitted by a group of Rossland Summit School parents As Canadians, children across the country are offered education in Canada’s two official languages – English and French. In School District 20 (SD20), there is a Late French Immersion (LFI) program available at Rossland Summit School. This program is currently limited to a select number of […]

From Vancouver Island to the Maritimes to Washington DC, alumni of Selkirk College’s Law & Justice Studies Program are using their two-year diploma as a pathway to launch careers and academic ambitions across the continent. Delivered within the college’s School of University Arts & Sciences on the Castlegar Campus, the program provides learners with the […]

CMAW Canada Training Society is proud to announce the receipt of nearly $3 million in funding from the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy. This funding marks a significant milestone in the organization’s efforts to broaden trades training opportunities, foster inclusivity, and address the critical shortage of skilled tradespeople in Western Canada. As part of […]

The impact of donor generosity ripples across the region’s post-secondary landscape with individual lives changed through the shared power of education. The Selkirk College Foundation held its annual Donor Tea at the Tenth Street Campus in Nelson, bringing together those dedicated to building a lasting impact with the students who are on a journey towards […]

Dig out the vintage onesies, neon windbreakers and Y2K tracksuits, Whitewater Ski Resort is taking a trip back in time for the annual SROAMazing Race. Hosted by students in the Ski Resort Operations & Management (SROAM) Program at Selkirk College, the SROAMazing Race will take place on March 21 at Whitewater Ski Resort, bringing together teams of […]

Creating a vibrant road ahead through broad knowledge and informed action-oriented strategies is the focus of the Castlegar OCP Action Plans being put together by second-year students in Selkirk College’s Applied Environmental Science & Planning Technology Program. Mentored by the skilled leadership of instructor Peter Holton, students in the unique Selkirk College program have been […]