Selkirk College Students Help Build an Inclusive Community
Sometimes you have to fight to change the world. Sometimes you have to talk to make a difference. And sometimes you can change it—just a little—by having fun. The students of the Selkirk College Classroom and Community Support Worker Program (CCSW) will be doing just that on Monday, March 21, with the 11th annual Celebration...
Police warn residents of cougar in Warfield
Police are warning people in Warfield to be careful and keep their pets inside, since a cougar has been seen in the area, according to Cpl. Darryl Orr. "The Trail and Greater District RCMP are advising the public that a cougar has been observed roaming on Montcalm Road in Warfield on two occasions," Orr said, adding cougars...
Raise the rates, leave our bus pass alone — Inclusion BC fights for people with disabilities
Nelson/Creston MLA Michelle Mungall helped deliver a 15,000-signature petition to the BC Legislature Wednesday as part of a fight by Inclusion BC and TAPS (Together Against Poverty Society) to help people with disabilities in BC. The Raise the Rates, Leave our Bus Pass Alone petition was also delivered to Hon. Minister Michelle...
Discouraging behaviour that contributes to wildfire risks, BC Government triples fines
The B.C. government is taking a tougher stand to discourage behaviour that contributes to increased wildfire risks, to help protect communities, natural resources and infrastructure from wildfire damage. Additional legislative changes will result in significantly increased ticket fines for 19 different violations under the ...
Council divided on ride-sharing programs like Uber
A motion put forward by councillor Florio Vassilakakis to support ride-sharing programs was tabled at council's regular meeting Monday night. Vassilakakis wanted the city to send a letter to the province indicating Castlegar's support for secondary transportation options such as Uber and Lyft. (These are smart phone apps that...
Selkirk College Co-Op Program Puts Education to Work
Selkirk College is joining institutions across Canada in celebrating Co-operative Education Week March 14 to 18, marking a tradition more than two decades old at the local post-secondary school. “The Co-op Education Program at Selkirk College is over 25 years of age,” says Brenda Smith, Manager of Co-op Education and Employment...
Police encourage residents to attend anti-violence event in Trail
The Clothesline Event is once again coming to Trail, according to RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr. “On April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of the Trail & Greater District RCMP will be attending the Clothesline Event being held outside of Ferrarro Foods in Trail,” Orr said. “The goal of the event is to bring awareness to the ...
Selkirk College Music Students to Shine in Showcase Concerts
Second-year Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program students are ready to cue the lights on their annual showcase concerts featuring emerging talent from budding musicians. “It’s the highlight of their two years at Selkirk College,” says Selkirk College Keyboard/Arranging Instructor Gilles Parenteau. “Our...
Contentious competition continues between airports in Trail and Castlegar
The duelling airport issue between Castlegar and Trail continues, as each community jockeys to position its own airport as the legitimate regional amenity. The continued contention was once again brought to the public eye by a press release issued by the City of Trail yesterday, claiming the landing rates at the Trail Regional...
West Kootenay Community TEETH Society needs help spending $50,000 prize
West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society is looking for a few friends to help spend $50,000. Well, actually, West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society board is seeking partnerships from the region with the purpose of increasing access to low-cost quality dental care. “We are seeking your ideas of how you can partner with TEETH in […]
