‘LEARNING NEW SKILLS... Continuing education cour- ses at Selkirk College are open to anyone interested in pursuing-part time studies to learn new skills. Most , eek ear, sani’ College's, conitautsg” edueation -, department offers about 500 courses to residents throughout 3 Yt the West Kootenay and Boundary region. _ continuing education. courses do not wequire pre: * requisites. © Financial aid aa to break the cost barrier. Being a college student coats money’. that’s no secret. And it’s certainly no secret that it is becoming more and more difficult to earn your year's keep in the four months or. less that you can work each summer. So now you're probably wondering where you are going to get the money to pay for your educational investment, If you haven't earned enough money during the summer. to support yourself during the academic year, then you should plan to examine what financial aid resources are available to you. Start with the B.C.-Student Assistance Program (BCSAP). The program includes the Canada Student Loan and the provincial grant and is in place to assist students whose resources are insufficient to provide for the cost of full-time studies at the post-secondary level. Some eligibility requirements do exist. A student must be a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant, a resident of B.C., a registered full-time student (currently a 60 per cent. course load) and be able to show financial need. :- Apply early for financial aid so that you'll know where © you stand before scliool begins. .At Selkirk College we encourage students to submit applications for assistance to - the college by June 80 prior to the September they plan to enrol at the college. Applications take about eight weeks to process, H Students should not wait to be accepted: by an institution before applying. However, application proce- dures may vary from institution to institution. Students are advised to check wit the institution they pian to attend for details about the process. In addition to applying for financial assistance, Selkirk College encourages students to check out scholarships, bursaries and awards as a source of aid. Students should find out, what assistance is available to them as Selkirk College students and investigate other university and college calendars for scholarships, bursaries and awards open: to all students studying in British Columbia. ; When planning a budget for an academic year students should consider, tuition fees, books and suppliés, ; local transportation, accommodation, travel to and from ‘their home if relocating to attend Selkirk College, and miscellan- eous items. Costs may run at about $4,500 to $5,500 per academic year, Single students living at home require less money and, should plan on spending about $1,700 . “per academic year. If.you have any questions call the Selkirk College Financial Aid office, in Castlegar, 365-7292, at David Thompson University Centre, 352- -2241 and at the Rosemont campus, 352-6601, ‘ ADMISSION Starting on the right foot Applying’ for admission’ to a college, university or technical institute can be a trying experience or a relatively. simple one. By introducing some planning to the process you can reduce some of the “heartbreak” associated with applying for admission. You will be required to complete'a series of steps before an admissions decision can be made. Below are a féw easy guidelines. You are responsible for completing the steps on time. To ensure you get off on the right foot, you should start ‘early. An early application will let the admissions office know you are serious about being considered by the institution and give you, time to sort out any problems that . may arise. Applying early will also let you find out sooner if you have been admitted and give you more time to consider your options, You should familiarize yourself with the deadlines of the college's application process. Some institutions Have a “general” application deadline in addition to deadlines for specific programs or courses: This information can usually be found in the college calendar, or obtained directly from the admission office. Don’t panic if you miss a deadline. Call the admissions office and let them know that you are still planning to apply. Each institution possesses different application pro- cedures. Follow their instructions and complete the application form in detail. Additional information may be required by a specific program, check to ensure:you are - , including all the information the institution wants from you. If you have questions about, the application procedure contact the admission office of the institution you are applying to. ug correspondence regarding. admission to Selkirk . College and all application forms and supporting material should be forwarded to the Admissions Office, Selkirk College, Box 1200, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3J1. Telephone: (604) 365-7292. ~ ‘ ‘ How to Apply at Selkirk Coleg: 1, Obtain a Selkirk College application orm from the Admissions Office. 2. Complete and sign the application form ind return it to the Admissions Office. a Be Applicants under 18 years of age must submit an official record of school. marks or an official copy of a secondary school graduation certificate. Mature students (18 years and over) are encouraged to provide official school records and official transcripts of previous work, as these documents may be required to prove that college course prerequisites have been met. 4. Send all required supporting documents and materials to the Admissions Office. Do not mail application materials to a department or technology program area. ' Telephone: (604) 388-6484 Nocational | training, . skills improvement. - course 5 upgrading ‘offerings, credit courses and specialized, pro- grams for the mentally and physically disabled are just rome ~. ,of the courses, available through the services of Selkirk College's continuing education Offices. - Topics range in scope from architecture to ‘shorthand ° ‘and: fron computers‘to welding. ‘'Thé ‘centres providing these offerings are ‘located in Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Midway, Salmo, .Grand Forks, Kaslo,:New Donyer, Nakusp and the Slocan Valley. _ Some of the centres also get involved in special project The programs, usually focus on local needs and the specialized interests of each community, 3 Projects.‘cover topies such. as; resource . education; job-related workshops, health and safety: education Reeds and the needs ‘of.the region's employars., gistration feos ‘vary depending upon the type and: length, ofthe course. Course costs usually start around: $16 ‘ .and‘some are: provided free. © For'a‘list ‘of available courses contact the continng education ‘office in your : mmunity. ‘ i ‘CASTLEGAR Selkirk College , Box, 1200. Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3J1- ‘Telephone: (604) 365-7292 NELSON. Rosemont Campus : : “2001 Silver King Rd. Nelson, B.C. Telephone: (604) 352-6601 Trail Campus. 845 Victoria Street Trail, B.C. VIR 8T3 Telephone: (604) 388-6785 Goinianity Education ‘Services. 4 c/o Trail. School Board 2079 Columbia Avenue B.C. GRAND FORKS Selkirk College Box ; :Grand Forks, BC. . “Telephone: (604) 442-2704 or se MIDW. Selkirk College Box 130 Midway, B.C. elena (604) 449-2655, SPORTS “ACTIVITIES . .°. Selkirk College athletes participate in college competition in men’s and women’s volleyball,.and men's and women's basketball. The program provides an. opportunity for students to pursue athletic interests alongside academic activities, : Selkirk calle Box. : -Telepbe one: “(608) ‘301. 2017 SLOCAN VALLEY Selkirk College : Crescent Valley, B.C. meee | (604) 859-7564": UPPER LAKES 2° *> (Nakusp, Now Denver, Kaslo) Arrow Lakes District . Selkirk College Box: 720 ; Nakusp, B.C; : 2 ‘Telephone: (604) 205-4077 (Nakusp); CONTINUING EDUCATION . . .' Continuing Education - courses offer ‘individuals. opp srtunities ‘to retrain or abe’? pursue general Interests and: acquire new USESSanUAuuuennanvuuucadtgantanneaangucusuuuaeentgtes ‘The collega” sports. scene Whether, you’ prefer team or individual Spite, competing intramurally or playing for relaxation and fun, Selkirk College's. sports scene offers something. for everyone. The. program includes ‘an extramural. program, -intramural ‘activities, physical education ‘courses and a sper development program. - ~ rk, Collége’s athletic program is designed to caine portunities for students striving for academic and athletic excellencé — the total education. At Selkirk ‘athletes compete with ‘athletes from: other- : * coll ges inthe province in’‘men's and women’s volleyball, men's and women’s basketball and soccer. _. develop a‘ healthy attitude toward physical activity and fosters an-appreciation: for these activities, The college also extends physical education courses : _and recreational activities to the community’ through its community education program and its sports develop- ment program. Through the. sports development: pro- gram, Selkirk College assists with the development’ of local sports througli sports seminars for coaches, officials, | trainers and administrators of minor and amateur sport. . Major athlétic events are also hosted ‘by the college. Since opening in 1976, the college gymnasium has: been. a smash hit with. students, faculty, ,staff and members of the community. The large, modorn, athletic ‘complex includes a gymnasium, racquetball/handball ‘court, singles squash court,.a dance and combative area, + conditioning and weight training faciliti : ited Sutside the building. ANNAN a GLC AN RE Kootenay and proudly, the Kootenays.” It is'the. for 1982 tells the story A last year’s ccohomie activity in Castlegar: 395 permits issued for a total value of $5.9 ‘That was.o fews rmita tl ‘ Reid aluo of ere as es than + one. per cent.~And’all in when. the Fetpasion | ravaged most other B.C..municipalities.. \: : Unlike other B.C, cities ‘whith rely heavily on the forest industry, Castlegar was not hit hard by the down- turn in the forest Jt! ber business BC. Timber, the city’s major ‘employer; generally, has tained ‘its local.’ Finally, ‘there isthe ‘prospect ‘of the ‘Keenleyside- Murphy hydroelectric project going ahead in the not-too- distant future, providing a total of 1,600 jobs — 1,000 of whieh are expected to go to local residents, . g + The construction of ike Blueberry: Paulba highway, upgrading: of. the Castlegar airport, ai nd thi ral” Selkirk ° College in 1888 ‘ West Kootenays, . Further developmenta, such ‘as ‘the Hugh Keenley- : 6 dam in 1968 and increased logging infringe areas, lat ce in' the West Kootenay. The recently cimpleted highway, link to Salmo has © “put Castlegar, on the southern-Trans-Canada. ‘Reflecting the faith, of- Industry’. route, ' equi-distant from Vancouver and Calgary. ‘That marked . the last of the major transportation arteries — road, rail ‘ “and air — that now meet here in Castlegar. Castlegar. continued its progressive approach to economic growth with the construction and development last year of the city’s new industrial park. The 45-acre park was opened in a's) March ‘ceremony. and has immediate access to north-south and east-west highways, S .. as well as being on-line to the CPR and minutes from the.. only. scheduled ‘airline 'stop in the re; hi firat:b Last year ‘the Cistleger ‘Veterinary ‘Clinic, The new park has developed 18 of a planned 88 lots in the first phase — all serviced. But back to the building permits issued in 1982 — they réflect the faith of industry in the future of- Castlegar. Despite high interest rates and the sagging economy, a number of commercial projects got underway last year, helping to more than triple:the value of commercial building permits from 1981. Castlegar chalked up $1.6 million in commercial building permits issued in 1982 compared to only $540,000 in 1981. At the same time the value of industrial permits totalled $874,500 in 1982 — almost double the 1981 total of $440,000. MAYOR AUDREY MOORE © - +. encourages faith Message from the Mayor , Congratulations to the Castlegar News for compiling : and publishing a progress edition this year. It rbflects a positive attitude toward the area and the economy. Over the past two to three. years, the city has endeavoured to put our house in order. To this end our fire and police departments are efficient and well run; the court house serves the area well; the Safeway store plans are on schedule; council is working closely with the Ministry of Highways on a final design for the interchange; and the First City Investments Shopping Centre has resurfaced. Our amateur sports teams have done extremely well this year — the Stanley Humphries Secondary School Cross-Country Ski Team placed second at a provincial meet, minor hockey teams continue to win their divisions, three curling, teams from this area have competed in provincial and Canada-wide competitions — which‘ indicates tome that this is an exceptional community. lencourage you to have faith in our city’s future, Hoel, itis excellent. Mayor. Audrey L. Moore Some’ of those industrial ‘and commercial projects that started in 1982 included the $800,000 Calvary Baptist Church, ‘the $95,000 veterinary clinic and a $215,000 warehouse constructed, by CF Transport. The CP ‘Transport project marked the move of CP Transport from Trail to Castlegar, a move terminal . .manager John Lawson says will “give us a more central “location ..... it's at the crossroads'of the Kootenays.” Other major ‘projects underway last year included the $1.1 million 84-unit townhouse complex under con- struction by the Castlegar Pentecostal Tabernacle.and a new Pentecostal Church. Wholesale improvements to the Woodland Park Apartments’also continued in 1982 as did construction on the multi-million dollar Sandman Inn: comple: took their toll: The value of residential permits dropped ‘Major: prospects in.the wind' from $1.9 million in 1981 to $861,500 last year, though city fathers anticipate areturn to 1981 figures with the recent ~ drop in interest, rates. |” Safeway has been uild'a new store and thrée new shopping malls are ‘planned for the city. drawn-up a proposal for a retail market garden outlet expected to provide work for the area's handicapped. The Castlegar Rotary Club has initiated plans for the recon- struction and renovation of Zuckerberg’s’ Island, a local historical site. The Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ has . proposed a major 200-800 lot subdivision just outside the eity:and is working on making that proposal a reality. As well, a new provincial courthouse was opened in 1982, the local hospital is undertaking a 65-bed expansion and the RCMP are contemplating a new headquarters in: the city. The city — in co-operation with ‘other levels of. government — is also making progress towards the possible establishment of a “discovery park” — a high technology industrial complex — in cojunction with Selkirk College. The “park” would interchange research dialogue and tie in with. the college's recently-installed ‘computer. ° Perhaps more indicative than anything of Castlegar's growing stature in the West Kootenay is its population » base. In 1976 the census counted 6,275 residents within city limits. By 1981 that jumped to 7,250. Of the three major West Kootenay communities, Castlegar is the only one that: has. experienced a significant population influx ; Le Eee: in'a bid to keep the lid on property taxes, ‘The only capital works program planned for the year is the completion of the paving program as approved ina 1982 municipal referendum. The city works crew itself has been reduced from 26 to 23, : Some of the more notable changes at city hall in 1982 have been at the top level. The ‘city welcomed a new administrator — Larry Cruikshank — and he has fit into Castlegar very well. As well, the city hired a new fire chief — Bob’ Mann — and he has initiated innovative training sessions for the fire department. . HTERS . ear saw new Fire Chief Bob Mann move to Castlegar to take over the | ol runaing the Castlegar Volunteer Fire Depar- The only black spot on an otherwise impressive year’ was in residential construction, where high interest rates. ‘The Kootenay Society, for tho’ Handicapped has’ “ROAD Wi Spring clean-up sees city work ORK . crew patehing holes. lett by winter's frost on the os A new mini-mall between Dixie Les’ : and the Marlane: Hotel will cost an estimated ion. The cost is shared ‘with $15,000 upon com; He ree and the Downtown the’ city: paying tment. Here, Mann, centre, stands with officers Bob Dickson, left and Roy Per- CASTLEGAR NEWS, March 27, 1983 A NA i CPR eae juste north of the downtown centre In E Cesilegar. evitalization: program paying one third. The roposed mall will-include a red-brick sidewalk, enches; planters and trees. cival, Mann plans new training programs to upgrade the skills of north Castlegar's 40 volunteer firefighters.