The controversial Galloway Lands residential development near Fernie has cleared another hurdle in the re-zoning process and a public engagement has been scheduled over the evenings of June 14, 15, and 16. Now is your opportunity to speak up for wildlife and help say no to development that will add to our climate and biodiversity … Continued
Creston students got their hands dirty and their heads full of knowledge thanks to an environmental education program recently. Students in Brian Ewashen’s Grade 3-5 class at Canyon-Lister Elementary explored the forest ecosystem in the Creston Valley and took part in a collaborative restoration project that saw them plant 150 trees and shrubs! Through Wildsight’s … Continued
Position: Summer Program Coordinator Positions available: 1 Deadline to apply: June 1st, 2022 Compensation: $20/hour Scope: 32 hours/week Start Date: July 5, 2022 End Date: Aug 30, 2022 Location: Fernie, BC Wildsight Elk Valley – Summer Program Coordinator Are you passionate about your community and the environment? If so, consider joining us as our … Continued
K̓ukamaʔnam/Kimberley – “We are deeply concerned that Global Affairs Canada has unilaterally decided to walk away from discussions to engage the International Joint Commission (IJC) in the transboundary Kootenay River system. The Ktunaxa Nation has been calling for a reference to the IJC since 2012. Since then, we have seen the situation on the ground … Continued
Position: Summer Youth Crew Positions available: 3 Deadline to apply: June 1st, 2022 Compensation: $15.65/hour Scope: 32 hours/week Start Date: July 2, 2022 End Date: Aug 28, 2022 Location: Fernie, BC Wildsight Elk Valley – Summer Youth Crew Are you passionate about your community, the environment and want to spend your summer outside? If … Continued
We’re thrilled to announce that a Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station is being installed at the Marysville Eco Park! This marks the first EV charging station in Marysville while adding to the three existing stations in Kimberley. We sat down at the Eco Park with Troy Pollock, Manager of Planning at the City … Continued
For years, many residents of the small hamlet of Argenta and the West Kootenay have campaigned for the inclusion of the Argenta face, an important landscape on Kootenay Lake that lies between Argenta and Johnson’s Landing, into the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy. But now, a portion of this locally cherished area is slated to be logged. … Continued
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To kick off B.C.’s Mining Month, we’re releasing a five-part series focused on the hidden impacts of coal mining in the Elk Valley. The first instalment of the series presents an overview of coal mining in British Columbia and highlights the Elk Valley as a case study of Canada’s largest silent unfolding contamination crisis.
You will not want to miss this opportunity! If you are between 15-18 years old, live in the Columbia Basin, and want a summer experience like no other, sign up for the Columbia River Field school now. There is a short application process, and a high probability of acceptance. Due date is May 15th, so … Continued
