Train in Trail to be a RoboGames Mentor through Selkirk College
Ahead of the 2018 RoboGames, Selkirk College is providing training to adults in the region so they can support youth eager to participate in the growing phenomenon. On Feb. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Midas Fab Lab in Trail, learn robotics basics from Brad Pommen, the Nelson Tech Club founder who enthusiastically ...
Youth: want to get more creative with your smartphone?
The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture announces a two-part youth multimedia workshop entitled “Creative Stories Digitally”, instructed by Red Mountain Resort photographer, Ryan Flett. Over nine years as a professional outdoor adventure photographer, Ryan Flett has explored the backcountry of BC, Yukon, the Pacific coast...
Moonlight Snowshoe & Fatbike quest
What better way to enjoy our beautiful Kootenay winter than an evening of guided snowshoeing or fat biking under the moonlight with friends and family? Get ready for a great evening out in our second annual Moonlight Snowshoe & Fatbike Quest featuring excellent food, outdoor fun, adventure and prizes - all in support of...
Selkirk College Bursaries Signal Relief for Those Pursuing Dreams
When Emmett Deuling received confirmation of acceptance into the Selkirk College Nursing Program, there was elation knowing he was moving closer to his dream of a career in health care. The next emotion Deuling felt was anxiety, knowing that four years of education was going to be a costly venture. Throwing himself into student...
A free trip to Ottawa, and more - will a local student go?
“Adventures in Citizenship” is an exciting Rotary Club of Canada program that can send successful applicants on a free trip to Ottawa to learn first-hand and in-depth about how government works in Canada, with tours, entertainment, and a privilege granted to few ordinary citizens: meetings and discussions with staff members...
An invitation to the Basin Youth Network Leadership Summit
Youth aged 14 to 18 from around the Columbia Basin are invited to apply to attend the Leadership Summit in Kimberley on May 4 to 6, 2018 where they will strengthen their abilities, learn about themselves and their communities, and have fun! “An event like this is an exciting way to connect Basin youth, tap into their leadership...
Bursaries Help Selkirk College Students Focus on Post-Secondary Goals
The challenges post-secondary students face as they work toward a desired education are varied and relative. Some hurdles are greater than others, but those who embark on a journey at Selkirk College have the option of seeking financial relief through bursaries that help ease the strain. When she enroled in the Education...
Rossland Summit School class tackles the plastic problem
Anyone who is paying any attention at all knows that plastic pollution is a huge problem for life on earth. Plastic litter floods into rivers, washes into the sea, chokes beaches and wildlife, breaks down into micro-particles that pollute our waterways and our drinking water; it migrates into the ocean, where it either...
Selkirk College 50th Anniversary Creates Legacy for Students
Reminiscing and reflecting on 50 inspiring years of post-secondary education at Selkirk College has resulted in a gift for future generations of learners. Selkirk College officially wrapped up its golden anniversary celebrations in November at Gala 2017 where the 50th Anniversary Legacy Award reached the target of creating ...
BC Youth Parliament takes over the Legislature
Though MLAs have gone home for the holidays, the Legislature will soon ring once again with passionate voices as the British Columbia Youth Parliament (BCYP) prepares to hold its 89th session. From December 27 to 31, a group of 97 young people ages 16-21 from every corner of the province will gather in Victoria to debate...
