Selkirk College Class of 2021 Valedictorian Proves Mettle in Accomplishment
The Selkirk College Class of 2021 is taking a collective step forward into a world of opportunity after months of exhibiting resilience that required fortitude on an unmatched level. A fitting representative for the Class of 2021, Selkirk College valedictorian Adrian Moyls knows plenty about overcoming struggle to find success. The college’s Student Ambassador Coordinator […]
Selkirk College Seeks Community Input for President Search
The Selkirk College Board of Governors has begun the process of finding a new president and is seeking community input on what traits will be most important in guiding regional post-secondary into the future. Earlier this year, Selkirk College President Angus Graeme announced that he will be retiring from his position in May...
Knotweed: What it Is and What to Do
There are four different types of knotweed in our province, three of which have been found in the Boundary. In 2015, the Boundary Invasive Species Society (BISS) found giant knotweed (Fallopia sachalinensis) while surveying Kettle River. There are a number of sites of Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) in the Boundary area,...
Rossland student receives prestigious university accolade
The learning community at Seven Summits Centre for Learning in Rossland (7S) is celebrating the success of 2016 7S High School Grad Sage Robine after she was chosen as ‘The most Outstanding Biological Sciences Undergraduate of the Year’ by The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). Based upon combined achievement and academic...
Rossland Public Library Report
Books of My Life Question and Answer with Gillian Eames, resource sharing librarian, Rossland Public Library What is your favourite childhood book? My favourite childhood book is the collection of Dr. Dolittle stories by Hugh Lofting. My grandparents sent me the whole collection. My mum couldn’t read them fast enough for me,...
MLA Katrine Conroy says new electric school bus will drive SD20 forward
New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy says students in School District 20 will be at the forefront of a zero-emission movement as one of the district’s new school buses is an electric vehicle. “People across our communities are concerned about climate change, but sometimes the changes we need to make can seem daunting. With this...
Essential Paramedic Training coming to Castlegar
Local students wanting to become a paramedic can now train closer to home thanks to both an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course and a blended Primary Care Paramedic program (PCP) that will be returning to Castlegar. The EMR course lasts two weeks and allows individuals to license for work as an entry-level paramedic....
Without Further Habitat Protections Caribou Likely To Disappear
A new scientific paper, Habitat loss accelerates for the endangered woodland caribou in western Canada, released by some of North America’s preeminent caribou researchers is highlighting the importance of addressing the ultimate cause of caribou declines: habitat loss. According to the authors: “Our findings support the idea...
Selkirk College Takes Lead in Canada’s Effort to Create a Better Planet
Adding a vital voice to the concerted worldwide effort to create a more sustainable and just planet, Selkirk College is leading the way amongst Canada’s post-secondary institutions by showing that strong local efforts can contribute to global goals. In 2015, all 193 member-states of the United Nations signed onto the Sustainable...
Selkirk College Sustainability Champions Recognized for Impact on Campus Operations
Building on its commitment of environmental sustainability, Selkirk College is recognizing a pair of exemplary stewards who advanced the institution’s goals over the last year. The Selkirk College Environmental Sustainability Awards are presented annually to a student and an employee who have made significant contributions ...
