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Selkirk College Provides High School Students a Peek at Trades

High school students from around the region will have the opportunity to get a taste for the wide array of trades pathways available at Selkirk College. On Friday, December 6th, Selkirk College is hosting Made for Trades. The event will provide students in Grades 11 and 12 the chance to get hands-on experience and explore...

COMMENT: Retirement Security

Retirement security is one of the most pressing economic issues facing Canadian families today. As many as 5.8 million Canadians - nearly a third of our work force - are facing a steep decline in their standard of living upon retirement.  For many young Canadians, the situation is even more dire. Without real action now to ...

Stay safe in the back-country this winter

A group of agencies with a mandate for public safety are joining together to provide information to help British Columbians stay safe in the backcountry during the upcoming winter season. Representatives from the BC Coroners Service, Environment Canada, Parks Canada and the Canadian Avalanche Centre are highlighting the risks...

FortisBC named regional utility of the year

FortisBC has been named the regional utility of the year by Natural Resources Canada’s ENERGY STAR® Market Transformation Awards. FortisBC was acknowledged for the success of its water heater program, which promotes the adoption of high-efficiency residential water heaters, including ENERGY STAR tankless, hybrid, and condensing...

Documents show EcoSociety under surveillance by federal government agency over pipeline protest

A local environmental organization says an independent federal government agency has been actively working to stifle its opposition to the Alberta oil sands and associated developments after federal documents revealed that the National Energy Board has been spying on British Columbia activist groups. An article from the...

Putting the 'community' in Community Harvest Food Bank

Dear Community Members: It is that time of year again when the Community Harvest Food Bank makes it appeal to the greater community. The Food Bank works hard to offer a variety of different services to those members of our community who may require a little bit of extra help. Some of these services include, but are not limited...

Kettle River Q&A - How are the fish doing in our rivers?

These are special rivers. Providing some of the best river fishing opportunities in the region, the Kettle, West Kettle and Granby support several important fish stocks, including seven species at risk and native rainbow trout stock that grow larger than 50 cm. However, the quality of the Kettle for fishing has deteriorated...

Selkirk College Instructors Delve Deeper into First Nations History

In an effort to weave together a history severed by an international border, a pair of Selkirk College instructors headed south this past summer to explore Lakes People history first hand. In June, Duff Sutherland and Myler Wilkinson were invited to visit Inchelium on the Colville Confederated Tribes Reserve in Washington...

Nelson joins rest of Canada at 'Defend Our Climate' rallies

Speakers, singer-songwriters, and even Bob from Kaslo, trekked to the microphone to voice displeasure with corporate Canada during the “Defend Our Climate” protest Saturday afternoon at the Nelson City Hall Courtyard. “Put your finger in the pipes,” organizer Keith Wiley told the crowd of 200 plus concerned citizens. Nelson...

Red Mountain Scoops 2 World Snow Awards

RED Mountain Resort has scooped Most Improved North American Resort and Best Upcoming Resort in the World Snow Awards held in London (November 1 2013). RED is the only Canadian resort to feature in the awards, and the only resort to win multiple awards. The resort's season opens December 14th 2013 when it will showcase the ...

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