B.C. opens first public comment period for Fording River mine expansion as selenium contamination continues
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The snowpack bulletin of the winter shows an above-average snowpack for most of the Kootenay-Columbia. But focusing too much on this high-elevation data risks painting an overly rosy picture.Read more
Join the Youth Climate Corps Kootenays
January 21
Applications are now open for both the West and East Kootenay 2026 Youth Climate Corps seasons. Youth Climate Corps is an opportunity to kickstart or further develop your career in…Read more
Climate Action Technician East Kootenay Crew, Youth Climate Corps Contract Dates: Early May to late August, 2026 (exact dates TBD) with the potential for an extension into fall (pending funding…Read more
Climate Action Technician West Kootenay Crew, Youth Climate Corps Contract dates: Early May to late August 2026 (with the potential to extend into fall, pending funding) Location: Nelson, BC, and…Read more
Another Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has wrapped up, and we are feeling incredibly grateful for the community that continues to show up, year after year.Read more
Online debate about Zincton Resort has intensified including discussion around the idea that the resort would facilitate the remediation and clean-up of local ‘lead-contaminated’ rivers. We take a closer look at that claim.Read more
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Upcoming events
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
Creston Valley
Join us for the Creston Valley’s showing of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival on Sunday February 8st at 7pm.
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Climate Café Series 2026: Café #2 Green Buildings
Golden
The climate crisis is one of the most pervasive and impactful phenomenons happening in our society, affecting almost every aspect of our lives including the…
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Seedy Saturday Kimberley
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Whether you're a gardening pro or just starting to get your hands dirty, there is much to be shared, so join us for Seedy Saturday to plan for the upcoming growing season and to connect, exchange, and learn!
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Forest and Nature School: Winter 2026 Programs
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Using play-based, child-led, emergent curriculum, young explorers are offered time and space to build, play, and engage with one another.
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Camp Odyssey Spring Camps
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for joint Pro-D Day camps in Kimberley, BC. The combo camp will have your kids climbing walls and trees in the same day!
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Pro-D Day Camps - Camp Odyssey
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for joint Pro-D Day camps in Kimberley, BC. The combo camp will have your kids climbing walls and trees in the same day!
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