Program 'first of its kind' in northern B.C.: Northern Health
Approximately 120 workers staying in local accommodations
Chris Newell now represents the Houston/Granisle rural area
Cole Bender credits father for his competitive development
Hundreds of students at William Konkin Elementary school in Burns Lake filed into the gymnasium on Feb. 14 for a pancake breakfast supported by the Canadian Parents for French BC Yukon. After the breakfast students will be heading off to different carnival activities including: skating, curling, swimming, and cross-country skiing. And of course the friendly French snowman Bonhomme enjoyed the breakfast with the kids too. French immersion involves teaching subjects like history, geography, math and art in entirely in French and is geared towards developing bilingual students. French immersion remains popular province-wide, including in the northwest, and in Smithers some students have been put on waiting lists because of high demand from parents for spots in the program. The province's first French immersion program began in 1968 at Alderson Elementary in Coquitlam with 32 kindergarten students. Today, there is close to 60,000 students in French immersion classes, representing about 9.5 per cent of B.C's public school population. Over the last decade the number of immersion students has grown immensely. (Submitted photos)
The Bulkley Valley Credit Union recently donated $1800 to the WOW bus and food share program. The bus currently goes to the Southside each Monday, Southside Health and Wellness Centre 10:45 a.m. - noon and Danskin, Cheslatta Training Centre, 12:20 - 1:40 p.m. and Southside Economic Development Association Building (SEDA) 2 - 3:10 p.m. On board they have food share items, free books for all ages, toys, and a new cupboard filled with puzzles and games for you to borrow. Borrowing books and participating in programs on the bus is always free. (Submitted photo)
A young Burns Lake resident-very young-has launched his own book writing career. Elias Lazenby Is only nine years old, but is already the author of numerous books, according to his mother, Tara. And he just made his first sale-to a friend in school, for five dollars.
Coastal GasLink signed agreements with all 20 elected band councils along the pipeline route
Coastal GasLink says it has agreements with all 20 elected First Nations councils along the 670-kilometre route
A contractor inadvertently damaged a line
Federal government needed to lift CN Rail blockade
RCMP dismantle compound at Houston Community Hall and withdraw extra officers
Daryn Forsyth said he could no longer serve a Crown whose actions he disagreed with
Revitalization considered for Radley Beach and Spirit Square
Village learns from redevelopment of Watson Island
Remaining candidate in by acclamation
William Konkin Elementary School hosts a monthly SOAR gathering to recognize the great work and citizenship of the wonderful students. These gatherings are attended by proud students, parents/guardians, grandparents, and educators celebrating all the positive work our learners are doing here at WKE. Each month, different students are recognized and given a personalized award. For the month of January 25 students from Grades K - 7 were recognized. (L-R) Kevin Bird, Award: In recognition of thoughtfulness and compassion. Kalliegh Williams, Award: In recognition of helping out around the classroom, Josiah Lacerte, Award: In recognition of participating in reading comprehension discussions, Ryliegh Benson, Award: In recognition of collaborating with others to accomplish learning and tasks. (Submitted photos)
