News Archives
Apr 14 2020
In times of crisis, it is more important than ever to lean on support for help with getting through the current challenges facing British Columbia with the COVID-19 pandemic. Selkirk College Student Ambassadors are doing their part by connecting peers with both resources and each other.
Apr 13 2020
Every small piece helps the greater good in the COVID-19 pandemic response and Selkirk College is doing its part through both innovation and donation.
Apr 07 2020
Parker Wakaruk looks back on the triumph of finding a classroom groove, the tragedy of losing friends in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash and a bizarre end to his final British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 05 2020
Challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic are being felt across society. For post-secondary students, financial pressures have been compounded causing barriers to learning. Selkirk College has created an opportunity for the community to take positive action to help.
Mar 31 2020
The Selkirk College Saints look to the Prairies and the shores of Wabigoon Lake as the hockey team begins the recruitment season in preparation for the 2020-2021 British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League campaign.
Mar 31 2020
As communities across our province and the world deal with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the depth of appreciation for frontline workers is stronger than ever. Those in health care, emergency services, grocery stores and all other essential services have faced these difficult times with courage and resilience.
Mar 12 2020
The Selkirk College Pharmacy Technician Program provides graduates the opportunity to make a difference on the frontlines of health care. Fruitvale-native Shelby Jorgensen is an alumna of the program now working in the fast-paced environment at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.
Mar 09 2020
The British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League playoffs begin this week in the Lower Mainland and the Selkirk College Saints will be looking to upset the top-ranked team when they travel to Langley to take on the Trinity Western University Spartans.
Feb 28 2020
If you have a curiosity for clay, this the perfect opportunity to take the exploration further. Kootenay Studio Arts faculty Robin DuPont and Martin Tagseth are holding a weekend workshop on March 13 to 15 that is open to anybody who wants to learn more and dive deeper into the creative process.
Feb 25 2020
Arriving to the West Kootenay from a small community in Northern Alberta, Selkirk College alumnus Rodney Noskiye carried with him big dreams of a future focused on making a difference. Now back working in the social services sector in his home province, Noskiye is giving back both professionally and personally.
Feb 14 2020
The Selkirk College Hairstylist Program has been operating at Nelson's Silver King Campus for more than five decades and has turned out generations of style experts. To help today's learners get the experience they need, the Hair Salon is now open and taking customers.
Feb 12 2020
Christian Picciolini's work is focused on battling extremism and providing options for redemption to those embroiled in a life filled with hate. The featured speaker in the Selkirk College Mir Lecture Series will explore his own background as a white power leader and provide insight into why individuals go down this dark road.
Feb 11 2020
Through vital partnerships in the region, Selkirk College continues to be a leader among rural post-secondary institutions in Canada. The work being done by faculty and student researchers has been enhanced through recent federal government funding aimed at applied research and innovation.
Feb 09 2020
The Selkirk College Saints boast the best fans in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League and strong support will be more vital than ever this coming weekend as the team looks to nail down a spot in the playoffs and take an underdog run at the championship.
Feb 06 2020
It's a national walk with a highly localized focus and this year's Coldest Night of the Year events in Castlegar and Nelson will once again put a spotlight on some of the most vulnerable people in our region. To help raise awareness for the issues surrounding the walk and ensure its success, Selkirk College Nursing Program students are getting involved on the frontlines.