Mixed reaction from SD 8 to new rural schools funding

Cautious optimism from SD 8 on the government’s new funding for rural schools earmarked for possible closure.

Kootenay Lake Superintendent Jeff Jones says at first glance it appears positive.

It funds rural schools that are a community focal point and offer specific grades in that area.

But Jones is asking where this new money will come from and what needs to happen to support it.


The government says Winlaw and Yahk schools would qualify.

Jones says it’s up to the board to determine which schools would be selected to apply for the funding.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Canada Post employees represented by CUPW to give vote on final offers

Members with the Canadian Union of Postal Worker (CUPW) are set to vote on the final contract offer from Canada Post. 

B.C. bearing brunt of tariff war, says Eby ahead of First Ministers’ meeting

Premier David Eby said British Columbia is shouldering a disproportionate economic burden from Canada’s trade war with the U.S., and he’ll be calling for “basic fairness” at next week’s First Minister’s meeting.

B.C. limiting sales of two more diabetes drugs

British Columbia is limiting sales of two more diabetes drugs that are frequently prescribed off-label for weight loss.

Kootenays see low five-year average of human-caused wildfires

The Kootenay region has one of the lowest rates of human-caused wildfires in the province. 

Eby shuffles cabinet, including key jobs, public safety and housing roles

Premier David Eby shuffled his cabinet Thursday in what he called a “strategic” move to respond to a world that has changed since his B.C. NDP were elected last fall.
- Advertisement -