Selkirk College Welcomes Hospitality Industry Powerhouse to Faculty
After more than 35 years on the floor of one of the world’s most recognized hotel chains, David MacGillivray is bringing his wealth of knowledge and experience to Selkirk College. This autumn, Selkirk College welcomes MacGillivray to its faculty as a new full-time instructor for the Resort & Hotel Management (RHOT) and ...
Beasley Rescue Society cuts ribbon on new home for lifesaving equipment
Thanks to funding from the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the Columbia Basin Trust, the Beasley Rescue Society has a new home for its lifesaving equipment. At an event commemorating the completion of the building Tuesday, Beasley Fire Chief Al Craft said the project “is a strong symbol of the power of partnership.” The […]
What’s Your Name Again? 4 Ways to Maximize Memory, Concentration and Focus
What’s Your Name Again? 4 Ways to Maximize Memory, Concentration and Focus One of the topics that cause concern for people as they age is memory loss lack of focus and concentration. This is especially true if there is a parent with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Unfortunately, the latest drugs only improve performance...
(Opinion) CITIZENS SPEAK OUT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Rossland's "Climate Action Town Hall" meeting on July 4 saw a room full of concerned people at the Prestige Mountain Resort posing suggestions on how Canada should address climate change. Richard Cannings, Member of Parliament for South Okanagan-West Kootenay, noted, "We are not here to debate climate change. That debate...
MOTI listens to Queens Bay Residents, extends consultation period
Queens Bay Residents have been given a bit of wiggle room in their quest to halt the moving of the Balfour Ferry Terminal to the Queens Bay North location. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure sent out a media release saying the "ministry is extending the public consultation period to October 6th, 2016." "Needless...
Sweet Music — Winlaw, Jewett Elementary schools saved from closure
It’s official: Winlaw and Jewett Elementary schools will continue to operate despite initial predictions of potential closure. Thanks in part to a funding grant from the province, Winlaw Elementary, located in the Slocan Valley, will remain open for business; sweet music to the ears of concerned parents, students and teachers...
Bombers host Youth Basketball Camp at LVR Hangar
Basketball has been big in the news with NBA free agent moves along with Canadian Men's National squad trying to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. In Nelson, at the L.V. Rogers Gymnasium, young basketball enthusiasts can learn a thing or two about the game at the 2016 Bomber Basketball Camp. The summer camp goes ...
Let's Hear it For Volunteers!
Volunteers have done so much for Rossland over the twelve decades of this city's history -- thanks to volunteers, Rossland has a long-established outdoor pool, a well-patronized thrift shop, and much more. Today, volunteers continue to enrich our community in many ways. On June 28, the Rossland Legion gave back to volunteers,...
Canada Post raises ante in high-stakes poker game with Canadian Union of Postal Workers
In a media release posted on its website Tuesday, Canada Post said it as notified the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) that it will be changing the terms and conditions of employment for all employees represented by the union starting Friday, July 8, 2016. Canada Post said the reason is the uncertainty caused by the ...
June — on average, warmer and wetter
Ron Lakeman at the Southeast Fire Centre said in his monthly synopsis June, on average, was warmer and wetter. “June 2016 was wetter and slightly warmer than an average June,” Lakeman explained. “The mean monthly temperature was 0.8 of a degree warmer than normal (while) the monthly rainfall was 142% of normal.” Lakeman said a […]
