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An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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-    2024 King Charles III Coronation Medal recipient, 2021 Rick Hansen Difference Maker Award winner and Creston Homelinks grade 12 student Alexis Folk advocates for inclusion and accessibility for all 

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Chair Dawn Lang and Vice-Chair Julie Bremner were re-elected by acclamation to serve a second term in their leadership roles for the School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) Board of Education at the inaugural meeting of the board held in public on November 12. 

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An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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September 1 was a beautiful, sunny day for the Nelson Pride Parade that started from the SD8 district office and Wildflower Nelson School parking lot, and wended its way along Stanley Street to Victoria Street and through downtown Nelson. 

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Madyson Isaak joins a select group of Cmolik recipients who show resolve and a willingness to give back to their community.

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An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For meeting agendas/minutes and a schedule of upcoming board meetings visit sd8.bc.ca/meetings

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The annual Bus Rodeo and Custodial Jamboree is a vibrant event that both sharpens and celebrates the skills and dedication of the district's transportation and custodial staff.

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The Mount Sentinel Performance and Media Academy (Academy PM) film festival Thinking In Colour takes place at The Capitol Theatre in Nelson at 7:00 p.m. on June 3 and 4.

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2024 Film Festival Poster