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workers standing in front of large SMS truck
Elkford, Education, Mining Project Heavy Duty returns to the Elk Valley

Students received Level I First Aid certification from COTR in April as part of this training.

Reception at the Royal Alexandra Hall, Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Education, Tourism Cranbrook History Centre is now official

The former Canadian Museum of Rail Travel has a more inclusive focus as the Cranbrook History Centre.

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Todd Butler holding his guitar
Cranbrook, Education Comedian to perform to raise funds for COTR Student Bursary

College of the Rockies welcomes comedian/musician/vocalist Todd Butler Friday, May 8th at 7 pm.

AZcreative's Andrew Zwicker is an entrepreneur who loves nothing more than getting the word out about other creative types in the Kootenays
Rossland, Education, Small Business Being open to serendipity

AZcreative's Andrew Zwicker is an entrepreneur who loves nothing more than getting the word out about other creative types in the Kootenays

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rendition of solar panel project
Cranbrook, Education, Environment College of the Rockies’ residence going solar

The COTR residence project is unique as it is using two types of solar technology.

MBSS students Devon Kennedy and Brandon Ouillette are 2015 Skills Canada B.C. gold medal winners in TV/video production.
Cranbrook, Education Will our medallists get to the nationals?

The Skills Canada B.C. gold medallists need to get to the national competition in Saskatoon in May, and the Cranbrook group needs your help.

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David Walls, president and CEO of College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Education COTR five-year plan launched

After a year of careful study, College of the Rockies has a five-year strategy for financial stability, growth and continued student success.

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Post-secondary cabinetmaking winner Samantha Sheppard shows her skill.
Cranbrook, Education Talent and energy on display at 2015 East Kootenay SkillsBC Competition

Young people hustle, working hard to achieve gold in the Regional SkillsBC Competition

by Nowell Berg
College of the Rockies Men’s Avalanche team former head coach Steve Kamps and their new Head Coach John Swanson
Cranbrook, Education New coach for College of the Rockies Men’s Avalanche

Steve Kamps has announced he is stepping down as Head Coach.

Teacher and two students
Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Castlegar, Education, Environment Projects support social well-being in the Columbia Basin

28 projects receive support from the Trust’s Social Grants

A young girl in Sri Lanka participating in The Music Project.
Cranbrook, Education, Tourism COTR graduate ready to travel global, Think Local

COTR Adventure Tourism Business Operations graduate Greg Snell continues his adventures with an online documentary travel series.

College of the Rockies Manager, International Projects and Partnerships Moritz Schmidt
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies leading new Tanzania project

The College will work in partnership with Camosun College and Mwanza Regional Vocational Training and Service Centre in Tanzania.

COTR President and CEO David Walls and Board Chair David Handy
Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Fernie, Education College of the Rockies unveils new strategic plan

COTR has completed work on a new five-year strategic plan.

Wings over the Rockies poster
Golden, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Education, Environment, Tourism Fossils and Feathers

Welcome to the 19th annual Wings Over the Rockies Festival.

Kimberley conference athletic training centre
Kimberley, Education, Small Business Leadercast — JCI Kootenay

Tickets are now available to Leadercast which will be coming to the Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training Centre on Friday, May 8th.

A Career and Job Fair exhibitor
Cranbrook, Education Record number of exhibitors at 9th Annual Career and Job Fair

Close to 45 exhibitors have confirmed their attendance from 1 to 4 pm on Wednesday, March 11 at College of the Rockies’ Cranbrook main campus.

David Walls (L), president, College of the Rockies, and David Wilks, MP Kootenay Columbia
Cranbrook, Education, Forestry, Mining Support for industrial training

Thanks to grants from the federal government and Columbia Basin Trust, the College of the Rockies can offer more trades training.

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COTR President and CEO David Walls
Cranbrook, Education College students gain dual admission option with the University of Lethbridge

A new partnership agreement has been signed that gives students a dual admission option.

BC Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson
Cranbrook, Castlegar, Education BC Education Minister gives out over $640K for college training

New trades training equipment will give students hands-on experience with tools currently used by these industries.

College of the Rockies business program coordinator and instructor Greg McCallum
Cranbrook, Education College’s first degree program seeing success

The Bachelor of Business Administration: Sustainable Business Practices program has seen many successes.

A person looking for a job is interacting with a participant at the College of the Rockies Career and Job Fair 2014.
Cranbrook, Education Career Fair 2015 participants

The annual career fair will take place at the College of the Rockies on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.

A woman representing Lethbridge College interacts with two attendees at the College of the Rockies Career and Job Fair.
Cranbrook, Education Discover your opportunities at this year’s career fair

The College of the Rockies Career and Job Fair is set to be another successful event this March.

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College of the Rockies’ Dean of Instruction Darrell Bethune
Cranbrook, Education College signs crime and correction program agreement with VIU

College of the Rockies’ Dean of Instruction Darrell Bethune is pleased with new transfer agreement.

Kids enjoying trails at Tipi Camp
Education, Health & Wellness Crawford Bay’s Tipi Camp get $10K from BC Hydro

The $10,000 award will directly enhance several aspects of Tipi Camp’s WISE Programs.

Education Tips for conference attendees

How conference attendees can bring value back to their organizations

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Selkirk College group of students
Castlegar, Education Turning onto science at Quantum Leaps

Boosting enthusiasm for science is the focus of Kootenay Association for Science & Technology’s GLOWS Program.

Group photo of anthropology students at College of the Rockies
Cranbrook, Education College anthropology students experience unique learning opportunity

English Language program instructor saw an opportunity for a project with the Cultural Anthropology students to be an ideal way to bridge gaps.

College of the Rockies math instructor, Dr. Jim Bailey
Cranbrook, Education COTR instructor saves students almost $8000 in book fees

Close to $8000 in textbook fees saved by adopting open textbooks for courses.

New College of the Rockies VP, Education & Applied Research, Stan Sae-Hoon Chung
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies welcomes new Vice President

College of the Rockies is pleased to announce the appointment of Stan Sae-Hoon Chung as the new Vice President, Education and Applied Research.

College of the Rockies’ Articulation Officer, Karen Langan, proudly shows off her BCCAT Rising Star award.
Cranbrook, Education College employee recognized with BCCAT Award

College of the Rockies’ Articulation Officer, Karen Langan has been awarded the BC Council on Admissions & Transfer (BCCAT) Rising Star award.

College of the Rockies' manager accepting award
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies wins silver

College of the Rockies continues to be recognized for its excellent work.

Exterior of new Aboriginal Gathering Place at the COTR campus
Cranbrook, Education College celebrates opening of Aboriginal Gathering Place

The grand opening of the College’s Aboriginal Gathering Place took place on Friday, October 31, 2014.

Robo game winners of 2013
Nelson, Education, Technology Robots duke it out at Selkirk College Saturday, November 15th

The Nelson Tech Club and KAST GLOWS hosts the 3rd annual Robogames 2014.

New online tool launch poster
Cranbrook, Education, Small Business New online tool launched to match BC apprentices and local employer sponsors

Apprentice Job Match tool to better support job-seeking apprentices and help increase continuation and completion rates.

The Dance Umbrella instructors bring passion to their work. From left, Danielle Gibson, Lisa Schwab and Sabbian Clover.
Nelson, Education Dance on in Nelson

For instructors at non-profit studio Dance Umbrella, going to work is about so much more than earning a paycheque.

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Todd Hebert, executive director of Blue Lake Centre
Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Education, Environment, Forestry Citizen science comes to the Kootenays

Blue Lake Centre’s new executive director, Todd Hebert, is incorporating citizen science into the centre’s education programs.

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College of the Rockies Manager of International Education, Jeff Cooper
Nelson, Education College manager featured speaker at TEDx Event

College of the Rockies’ Manager of International Education, Jeff Cooper, will be a featured speaker at a Selkirk College TEDx event on Friday, October 3.

College of the Rockies’ Level 3 Welding apprentice, Tarren Gayse
Cranbrook, Education College Welding Apprentice attending National Conference

Tarren Gayse, has been chosen to attend the Canadian Welding Association’s (CWA) CanWeld Conference.

Former East Kootenay Teacher Education program graduates display what teaching means to them.
Cranbrook, Education College holding Bachelor of Education information sessions

The first session will begin at 2:30 pm followed by a second session at 5:30 pm.

College of the Rockies’ Board of Governors welcomes new members (l-r) Jesse Nicholas, Wilda Schab, Cindy Yates, Krys Sikora, and Steen Jorgensen.
Cranbrook, Education College Board of Governors announces appointments

College of the Rockies’ Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of five new Board members.

Joey and Christine Hoechsmann stand in front of the Ashley Furniture Homestore in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Education, Retail New furniture distribution centre

The Bedroom Furniture Galleries and Ashley Furniture Homestore in Cranbrook now have a single warehouse that can better serve customers.

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Tom Oglow, owner of Oglow’s Paint, Wallcoverings and Window Blinds in Castlegar, and student Patrick Linkletter.
Fernie, Castlegar, Education, Small Business Support available to hire a student

Popular School Works Program continues this fall.

Photo East Kootenay MLA, Bill Bennett and College President and CEO, David Wells
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies gets $164K for welding programs

Good news for the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook.

The Selkirk College Fine Woodworking Program Class of 2014 students
Nelson, Education Selkirk College Fine Woodworking students shine spotlight on talent at the Capitol Theatre

One of Nelson's cultural cornerstones received a boost from Selkirk College Fine Woodworking Program students this past spring.

Newspaper featuring the opening of the BC Vocational School (now Selkirk College's Silver King Campus) in 1964
Nelson, Education Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus celebrates gold

For five decades the campus in Nelson's Rosemont neighbourhood has been turning out a steady flow of skilled trades people and students with skills.

Selkirk College biology instructor Dr. Delia Roberts
Castlegar, Education, Health & Wellness Providing the tools to create a safe and healthy workplace

With proven results in some of the most grueling industries, Selkirk College biology instructor Dr. Delia Roberts is bringing her expertise in the field.

College of the Rockies Executive Director, International and Regional Development Patricia Bowron accepts the Gold Internationalization Excellence Award at the ACCC Annual Conference.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies honoured by ACCC

COTR Executive Director, International and Regional Development Patricia Bowron accepts the Gold Internationalization Excellence Award.

College of the Rockies 30th Dental Assistant program graduating class looks forward to starting their careers.
Cranbrook, Education, Health & Wellness College Dental Assistant program sees milestone

College of the Rockies’ Certified Dental Assistant program is marking a new milestone as students graduate from the program for the 30th year in a row.

Asya Pavlova presented findings of her research project to fellow students, College staff and community members
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies BBA students present research

COTR Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices student Asya Pavlova presented her findings

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