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Sponsor a Sculpture and Join the Sculpture Capital of Canada ™ Team!

Preparations are in full force for the May opening of Castlegar Sculpturewalk 2019, and it’s going to be another great year in The Sculpture Capital of Canada™! Join our team and support this much-loved community event through our popular sculpture sponsorship program, supported by over thirty local businesses, organization...

Selkirk College Entrance Scholarships Provide Financial Boost

High school students from around the region starting their post-secondary journey close to home have the opportunity to benefit financially with a Selkirk College Entrance Scholarship. At the start of each academic year, the Selkirk College Board of Governors presents 40 scholarships to high school students and those attending...

Selkirk students to host community dialogue regarding international learners

Students in Selkirk College’s Peace & Justice Program are inviting the community to take part in an open dialogue to discuss the growth of international learners in the region with a goal of increased understanding. Selkirk College is part of the province-wide upward trend in post-secondary international student enrolment....

OP/ED: BC SPCA urges public to support bill protecting animals

The BC SPCA is encouraging members of the public to show their support for Bill C-84, which broadens the definition of bestiality and expands provisions against animals used for fighting. Bill C-84 was introduced by former Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and includes amendments to section 445.1(1)(b) and 447 of the...

Policeman not seriously injured after crash, despite social media rumour

A photograph posted on social media of a high-centred police vehicle, taken Sunday in the Pend d'Oreille, sparked rumours that a police officer had died, which is not the case, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. Wicentowich said the rumour had even reached the detachment. “We’ve been hearing that, too,” he said. “(What...

DriveSmart BC: Intersection Watch

Oceanside Community Safety is a group of volunteers that want to make a difference. Their Traffic Watch program is an expansion of Speedwatch that now includes Cell Watch and Intersection Watch. Intersection Watch volunteers observe drivers at an intersection to check compliance with traffic laws and remind drivers of their...

Castlegar/Winlaw to receive $105,000 for school playgrounds

Castlegar Primary School and Winlaw Elementary School are set to receive $105,000 grants for a new accessible playground each, according to Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy  “Access to play is a crucial step in a child’s development,” said Conroy. “It builds social connections, creativity and healthy lifestyles. I am proud ...

Celebrating Diversity at Selkirk College Student-Led Event

At an annual event held at Selkirk College, students are welcoming the community to join them for a celebration that addresses some big topics, the elephant in the room. The Education Assistant & Community Support Worker (EACSW) Program students are hosting a free afternoon event March 25 at the Selkirk College Castlegar...

Smoke Eaters Take 2-0 Series Lead With 5-4 Victory In Vernon

The Trail Smoke Eaters used just 12 seconds of overtime with Owen Ozar playing the hero to give the visitors a 5-4 victory and a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-seven Interior Division Semi Final against the Vernon Vipers on Saturday night.  The Smoke Eaters were first on the scoreboard for the fifth time in the postseason as...

CBT conference: Discuss the future of the Columbia River

 Online registration is open for the Columbia Basin Transboundary Conference: One River, One Future, an international conference addressing key issues related to the future of the Columbia River, its ecosystem, management, and international implications.   Co-hosted by Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust) and Northwest Power and...

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