Beloved local ski hill gains wildfire protection thanks to Youth Climate Corps

Beloved local ski hill gains wildfire protection thanks to Youth Climate Corps

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Over 1,400 demand environmental assessment for Zincton

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Over the past two months, more than 1,400 people have contacted the provincial Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) to voice their concern that the proposed Zincton All-Season Resort, in British Columbia’s Selkirk Mountains, might not undergo an environmental…

Now hiring: Wildsight YCC East Kootenay

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Hiring is now complete for the East Kootenay Youth Climate Corps 2024 season. Thank you for your interest. Follow along on Instagram for program updates. Role: Climate Action Technician, East Kootenay Crew / Wildsight Youth Climate Corps Contract Dates: May 6th…

Now hiring: Wildsight YCC West Kootenay

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Hiring is open CLOSED for the 2024 Wildsight Youth Climate Corps West Kootenay. Than you for your interest. Follow along this season on our Instagram account. Position: Climate Action Technician Contract Dates: May 6 - August 23, 2024 (with the potential…

Stewards of the stream

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A group of elementary school students is wiser about their local water thanks to an innovative program that connects kids, curiosity, and curriculum together to better understand and protect the local environment. Wildsight's EcoStewards program allows students to really…

Hiring Local Retail Coordinators – Elk Valley Branch

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Position: Retail Coordinators – Local Store Deadline to apply: January 22nd, 2024 Compensation: $18-21/hour Scope: Part-time. Flexible. 8-20 hours/week Number of positions: Two Start Date: February 2023 Location: Fernie, BC NOTE: YOU MUST CURRENTLY LIVE IN…

Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook — Our 2023 in Review

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With amazement, another year has come and gone but what’s even more amazing is the work we have achieved — with your help of course! Take a moment with us, and reflect on just how much our communities come together to support each other and our environment. 
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What Fernie’s water woes mean for Elk Valley groundwater

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In early December, the City of Fernie announced it would begin immediately exploring for a new secondary water supply, with workers planning to operate seven days a week until Christmas Eve. Rush jobs and hiring skilled workers to operate without days off is expensive. It begs the question: what exa

Winter family fun

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Nature's beauty and depth is found in every season, from sun-soaked skin on a summer's day to mud-puddle splashes in springtime rain, to crunchy, crisp leaves in autumn.

Wildsight Golden Year in Review – 2023

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Wildsight Golden had a very busy and interesting 2023! Our organization holds events, but is also so much more. Here are some of our accomplishments from the past year. Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project (UCSHEP) Bank and Barn Swallows…