Jun 17 2019
After consulting the community, Selkirk College is sticking with its team name while embarking on a new era with an exciting new logo that pays tribute to the incredible mountain surroundings of the West Kootenay and Boundary region.
Jun 10 2019
After gathering valued input from the community and hundreds of hours of work by an eclectic team of employees, the new Selkirk College strategic plan has been released provides a blueprint for quality post-secondary education in the region.
Jun 09 2019
The growth in international education across British Columbia since the mid-1980s has provided a boon to learners at Selkirk College. In early-June, one of the first students to attend Selkirk College as part of an international cohort returned for a visit to reconnect with some of the people who helped make his stay in Castlegar memorable.
Jun 07 2019
The Selkirk College Saints will embark on the 2019-2020 British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League with a new bench boss after the announcement that the men's program has hired former University of Regina assistant coach Dave Hnatiuk to lead the team into the new season.
May 31 2019
A Canadian literary icon, Joy Kogawa will visit the West Kootenay in early-June as part of the Mir Lecture Series where she will be visiting four different communities to speak about forgiveness.
May 27 2019
With an eye on returning to the league championship in 2020, the Selkirk College Saints are spending the off-season bulking up their roster in preparation for the new BCIHL season that starts in October. Adding a pair of former KIJHL captains is a great start.
May 24 2019
Students in the School of Environment & Geomatics wrapped up their first year of study at Selkirk College taking part in a rewarding field school along the banks of the Columbia River just north of Trail.
May 21 2019
Celebrate local woodworking design and craftsmanship with the students of the Selkirk College Fine Woodworking program at their annual year-end show. The show will run Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26 at its traditional venue of 402 Baker St in the Nelson Trading Company building.
May 20 2019
Over the last four decades, the Selkirk College Early Childhood Care & Education Program has been providing graduates that have built a strong system in our region and beyond. On May 24, program pioneers, alumni and current students will come together to recognize the importance the program has played in the lives of children and families.
May 17 2019
With the announcement of a federal grant, Selkirk College staff and students are now working with municipalities around the region to help develop plans to deal with the consequences of climate change. Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute is proud to announce it will be working to strengthen community resilience to the effects of climate change.
May 15 2019
Starting this September, learners looking to advance their knowledge and skills can be part of the first cohort of the new Web Development Program. Based out of Nelson's Tenth Street Campus, the program sets graduates up for success in the booming tech sector.
May 13 2019
The legacy of the Columbia River Treaty has been defining element of the Selkirk College region for more than 50 years. In late-May the One River: Ethics Matter Conference will explore the impacts of the treaty and what can be done to ensure the environment is at the forefront of all future decisions regarding the river system.
May 09 2019
The Rural Pre-Medicine Program graduated its third cohort in the spring with eight students completing a vital step in their educational journey. From a diverse background, the students got together with their supporters just prior to graduation to celebrate the achievement.
May 06 2019
For high school students in the West Kootenay interested in a career in trades, the Youth Explore Trades Sampler is a program that gets learners involved in hands-on training and provides a vital snapshot into a vareity of different options.
Apr 26 2019
As communities across British Columbia heighten efforts to protect from wildfire, students in the Selkirk College Forest Technology Program are continuing their partnership with the City of Castlegar to help with fuel mitigation efforts in the most vulnerable areas.