Construction has begun on the new and expanded Glenmerry Elementary, improving services for students, families and staff. “A great school is at the heart of every strong community, and our government’s work to invest in schools is one of the many ways we’re making life better for families in B.C.,” said Jennifer Whiteside, ...

“Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou. “That’s not how I remember high school in my day.” The evolution of an environment requires growth. It is a dynamic dance that continually develops and shifts, influenced by the group members, leadership styles, and established organizational culture. Inspiring student...

The inaugural edition of the Kootenay Mushroom Festival will take place in beautiful Kaslo, British Columbia, on October 8, 2022. This fun and informative event celebrates all things fungal and includes mushroom walks guided by local experts, mushroom-themed workshops, and a mushroom-inspired dinner. Registration is available on Eventbrite.com by searching for “Kootenay Mushroom Festival”. The […]

The quiet of summer will soon be broken at Selkirk College with the arrival of students for the fall semester, bringing a new air of post-secondary excitement to campuses and learning centres across the region. President Maggie Matear has been at the helm of the college since late-May. Settling in and getting familiar with ...

Who is Seven Summits Centre for Learning? The Centre, administered by the Visions for Small Schools Society, provides an academic environment for learners to come together and work on the B.C. curriculum supported by B.C. certified educators. The distance learning program Navigate NIDES provides content area classes and...

Selkirk College students and staff were involved in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 3A between Castlegar and Nelson on Thursday afternoon, June 30. Nineteen Selkirk College students and staff members, primarily from the Explore Program, were on the BC Transit bus that was involved in the collision. One student...

After showing perseverance and triumphing over adversity, three students in the Columbia Basin are obtaining financial support to advance their educational aspirations. Adam Doskoch from Trail, Roah Levy from Nelson and Michelle Moses from Robson will each receive $3,300 from the Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship to support their...

The 2022 Graduating Class of J Lloyd Crowe in Trail is excited to have an "as near to normal" experience given that the last traditional Grad was in 2019. "It has been three years of waiting and watching," one Grad said as others nearby nodded in agreement. "We are excited to share with our families and friends and really...

Seven Summits Centre For Learning graduating class can look forward to an inspirational speech from alumni Rémi Drolet. He returns to his Alma Mater as an Olympian after competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Nordic Skiing. Drolet’s speech is expected to be well tailored to his younger cohort. Although it was only four years...

The free Compassion in Action Community Conference is coming up soon in Grand Forks on Friday June 24th and Saturday June 25th , from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This free community event will include continental breakfast and a Doukhobor lunch each day. All attendees must preregister for the event at the Compassion in...