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Local MP looking to establish National Local Food Day
Kootenay-Columbia's MP is campaigning to support local food.Wayne Stetski introduced the Private Member Bill C-281, An Act to Establish a National Local Food Day, into the house on Monday....
April saw record amount of snowfall
The old adage 'April showers bring May flowers' could hold true this year.According to the Southeast Fire Centre our area set a snowfall record with 12.8 cm falling in...
Wildsight BC holding public meetings next week
Wildsight BC says the South Purcell Mountains are a crucial area for wildlife.They're holding public meetings to connect with the community about the proposed Retallack adventure tourism area. Wildsight's...
School District 8 Secretary-Treasurer moving on
The Kootenay Lake School District is looking for a new secretary-treasurer.Kim Morris has accepted a position with School District 40 (New Westminster) effective July 2nd. Superintendent Christine Perkins says...
Open House at Crawford Bay School Tonight
The Lower Kootenay Band and Retallack are holding an open house tonight.They're inviting the public to hear about the proposed adventure tourism tenure application. The application includes 177,000 acres...
Kootenay-Columbia MP says Canada Summer Jobs Initiative important for students and employers
A program which helps students find summer jobs is getting a $625,000 funding boost.Kootenay-Columbia MP Wayne Stetski worked to secure summer job funding for the area. He says, 'I...
Wildsight calling for more protection of South Selkirk Caribou
The South Selkirk Caribou herd has dropped in numbers from eleven to three.Wildsight BC is calling on the provincial and federal governments to take action. John Bergenske with Wildsight...
Draft plan for SD8 Annual Facilities Grant funding should be available soon
The Kootenay Lake School District is working on a draft plan for the Annual Facilities Grant funding.The district received $1,314,852 to go towards maintenance and facility improvements. Secretary-Treasurer Kim...
Kootenay Lake School District receives almost $3 million in provincial funding
The Kootenay Lake School District will benefit from provincial funding to support facility and bus upgrades.SD8 received $550,000 for...
Red Mountain hosting Sport Chek Canadian National Alpine and Ski Cross Championships
The Canadian National Alpine and Ski Cross Championships are being held at Red Mountain.The competition includes slalom, giant slalom,...
Selkirk College offering 40 Entrance Scholarships to high school students
Selkirk College is offering entrance scholarships to eligible high school students.The $1500 scholarship is available to any West Kootenay...
New snow tubes to be installed for the North Kootenay Lake Water Monitoring Program
The North Kootenay Lake Water Monitoring Program is getting a funding boost from Fortis BC.They've received $4800 which will...
Columbia Basin Trust turning it’s focus to business
The Columbia Basin Trust wants to partner with local businesses.They've extended an expression of interest to businesses, associations or...
Federal Budget conservation funding could help preserve Mountain Caribou
Wildsight BC's Executive Director says conservation funding in the 2018 federal budget is a huge step forward.Robyn Duncan says...
Poverty reduction grant awarded to Ktunaxa Nation Council
The Ktunaxa Nation Council is in early stages of developing a reliable employment social enterprise.The Council was granted $25,000...
Kootenay Lake water monitoring project receives funding boost
The Kootenay Centre for Forestry Alternatives is continuing their water monitoring project.The society has been looking at stream flow...
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