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Salmo Secondary receives $600,000 legacy donation

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Salmo Secondary School has been given $600,000 in honour of the legacy of alumni Godfrey and Sheila McDonald.

SD8 names new principal for Salmo Elementary

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School District 8 has appointed a new principal for Salmo Elementary School. Mr. Roman Wyllie will take over from current principal Rod Giles, who is retiring at the end of the school year.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

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B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements. 

SD8 sees record high graduation rate in 2024

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Kootenay Lake School District 8's graduation rate was the highest it’s ever been last year. Data from the 2023-24 school...

A balanced budget for School District 8, despite projections of lower student enrollments

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The School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) Board of Education unanimously approved the annual budget for the 2024-2025 school...

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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Trail Smoke Eaters split Thanksgiving weekend games at BCHL Showcase

Trail Smoke Eaters
The Trail Smoke Eaters wrapped up the Thanksgiving long weekend with two wins and a loss, including a split at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alta.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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