The Kootenay Association for Science & Technology (KAST), in partnership with Selkirk College and Vancouver’s Science World is proud to bring back the Community Science Celebration Saturday April 4, 2009 to Selkirk College, Castlegar. Doors open at 11am. Last years’ event was a huge success with over 2,000 local residents...

The Cancer Prevention Challenge at Red Mountain on Saturday, March 21 was a tremendous success! Almost 50 participants had a great time in the sunshine – finding Ullr’s gear in the scavenger hunt, skiing the obstacle course and the egg and spoon race, “cruising the blues” (intermediate runs, that is), and going nuts for “mogul...

Scientists in Alberta have discovered a new species of dinosaur in remains left untouched for 25 years. The find has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The measurements put the fossil, the smallest discovered in North America, at one and a half feet (50 centimetres) tall, weighing in at an...

Many Rosslanders were involved, either directly or indirectly, with the Visions to Action project which led to the creation and publication of the Strategic Sustainability Plan in May, 2008. Born out of that plan was the Strategic Sustainability Commission, a volunteer group of engaged citizens who guide the implementation ...

Last time around, I talked about what caused fat to be stored in the body. In this column I'll focus on the foods that should be the majority of our diet. Fats and proteins don't create blood sugar, whereas carbohydrates do. They vary widely depending on their sugar content and speed of absorption. The higher the sugar content,...

Cancer statistics are pretty scary. Right now, it is estimated that almost half of men (45%) and more than 1 in 3 women (40%) will develop cancer in their lifetimes (Canadian Cancer Society). As the Baby Boom generation gets older, even more Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer. But it's not just our aging population - 30%...

Who played Jack Sparrow in The Pirates of the Caribbean? What is the chemical symbol for gold? If you answered ‘Johnny Depp’ and ‘Ag’, then this Friday night it’s time to release your inner pirate and swagger over to the Miner’s hall where there’ll be booty galore available at “The Price Is Jeopardy Or No Deal Of Fortune”. ...

KAST’s new, cleverly titled project is called MBA (Mentorship and Business Assistance) program, and it’s an innovative new entrepreneurship program for the Kootenays. Launched in early January, the MBA brings together industry experts with up and coming professionals to offer their experience and knowledge through coaching,...

As locals and anyone who has ever visited Rossland in the winter know, our little mountain town comes alive in the winter and its breathtaking beauty really shines through with a coating of snow for the city lights to sparkle off of. This past Saturday in Prince George our winter beauty was officially confirmed by the judges...

Based out of the lofted top floor of the old Post Office on the corner of Columbia and Queen is a creative hive of activity that is producing top notch work for some big name clients around the globe. You may have seen the Juicy Studios logo on the unassuming door heading up the hill on Queen Street and wondered as I once...