Special OP/ED Series; Health care workers talk climate change
I am a neurologist working in Nelson. I talked to a man this summer to review his Parkinson's disease. He was not doing well. Usually he did not have any history of depression but he was lacking his usual motivation. He lived in a remote area and had lived there on a small remote property with a stream running through it for...
Brotherly love bridges gap in Rossland ski scene
“Brothers aren’t simply close; brothers are knit together”- Robert Rivers. No matter the board you ride from skis to skateboards, action sports are a big part of the spirit of Rossland. The attitude and culture are similar for both skateboarding and freeride skiing, and it is their inclusivity that makes them popular. Athletes...
RDKB hosts Flood Planning Workshop for local farmers
Help is on hand for those who work the land across the Kootenays and Boundary region. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has joined forces with the Climate and Agriculture Initiative BC to deliver a free virtual workshop for local farmers, producers and ranchers on Tuesday, March 17 at 9 am – 11.30 am (PDT). ...
A far away war hits close to home in the Kootenays
Late in February, on the day that Russia invaded Ukraine, Stepan Hevak of Castlegar, British Columbia, tried to celebrate his daughter’s fourth birthday. It was nearly impossible to feel joy, as he and his wife Iryna are Ukrainian and were deeply saddened by the news of war. “Her birthday was Feb. 23. That’s when they […]
Rossland’s 125th Year Birthday Celebration Begins March 18, 2022
The City of Rossland will be turning 125 years old on Friday March 18, 2022. To kick things off thing off right in honor of this celebration a special logo has been created and The City of Rossland will be giving away free hot chocolate, stickers, and promotional items at Harry Lefevre square on Friday from 1pm to 4pm. The ...
Rossland Museum Upcoming Events
Seniors' Workshop: Preserving Family Photos. Wednesday, March 9th from 3 to 5pm at the Rossland Seniors' Centre - 1916 First Avenue. This workshop will focus on how best to care for, handle, store, and preserve your family's photographs for future generations. We'll discuss storage methods, documentation, repair, and what ...
Virtual career fair highlights great opportunities in Interior Health
Interior Health’s next virtual career fair will be held March 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST. This fair will be aimed at all positions in Interior Health (IH). Those interested in attending can book an online one-on-one session and meet their recruiter to learn about opportunities for Aboriginal careers, environmental public...
Selkirk College Helps Build a National Network to Reduce Barriers
Post-secondary institutions across the country are coming together to help make campuses more inclusive with the new Reducing Barriers to Education digital platform—and Selkirk College has been instrumental in facilitating this collaboration. The platform provides a place where institutions can post information about homegrown...
Special OP/ED Series; Health care workers talk climate change
I grew up in Castlegar and returned to the Kootenays 8 years ago with my partner and children after completing my education and training as a GP. We moved back to Nelson to enjoy the beautiful outdoors with our children. Although it has been wonderful to be back in the Kootenays, I have noticed that the weather has changed....
New locations for COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the Interior
As COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to increase, Interior Health (IH) plans to streamline its immunization campaign with new clinic locations. Over the coming weeks, the COVID-19 vaccine appointments will move from mass immunization clinics to pharmacies and IH health centres. “Together with our community partners, we...
