Food Sovereignty: An idea worth fighting for
The concept of ‘Food Sovereignty’, was developed by La Via Campesina as the best way to promote social justice and human dignity. La Via Campesina is an independent, non-partisan body of local and international organizations from 70 countries, including Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, representing 200 million small ...
St. John Ambulance needs...you!
The volunteer opportunity of a lifetime is about to come open, as the longest-standing humanitarian organization in the world puts out the call for Branch Executive Committee (BEC) members. The Trail branch of St John Ambulance (SJA) serves the entire Kootenay region, from Sparwood to Grand Forks; Nakusp to the U.S. border,...
It takes a community to raise a rare owl….
When biologists embarked on a study of the endangered Western Screech-owl in 2009, they were not aware of how much the success of their project rested on the hands (or ears!) of the public. West Kootenay residents, to date, have been integral in finding new territories (four of eight territories monitored last year were...
Regional rivalries rolled out when derby crashes Castlegar
Mark your calendars! May 12, roller derby takes Castlegar by storm when the derby dames of the West Kootenay Womens Rollers Derby League once again battle it out for supremacy and bragging rights on the track. This double-header event features Salmo’s Babes of Brutality taking on the home town team, Castlegar’s Dam City...
Selkirk College honours its extended family
A tradition has been established at Selkirk College. Each year, on the evening prior to the annual graduation ceremony, the Board of Governors gathers to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves in various walks of life. The recipients of these Board Awards are in very good company with past award winners...
National Hospice Palliative Care Week: 'Let’s Work Together'
National Hospice Palliative Care Week (NHPCW) 2012 will be celebrated on May 6-12, 2012. As people approach end-of-life, it is increasingly important for pathways of communication to remain open between family and all professionals and volunteers involved in a patient's continuum of care. The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care...
TAX TIP: Canada Learning Bond
The Canada Learning Bond provides money from the Government to help you start saving early for your child’s education after high school. Your child could get $500 NOW to help you start saving early for your child’s education after high school, and an extra $100 each year up to age 15. That’s up to $2,000 (plus interest) in ...
Selkirk College 2012 grads
Selkirk College held its graduation ceremonies last week and extends congratulations to all its new alumni....
Columbia Power supports young filmmakers
Columbia Power has provided $1000 in support of the 8th Annual Under 19 (U19) Film Festival, a showcase for youth filmmakers aged 10 through 18 years. The event occurs this Saturday at the Royal Theatre in Trail which will see prizes handed out in six categories for best short film in the genres of drama, documentary, animation,...
The Mir Centre for Peace presents Idealism in Exile: The Making of the West Kootenay Counterculture
During the 1960s and 1970s an influx of immigrants from the United States seeking asylum from the war in Vietnam and people from other parts of Canada stirred the cultural pot of the West Kootenay, adding a unique countercultural element to the area. Selkirk College graduate and Associate Professor of Sociology at the University...
