APEGBC's annual Popsicle Bridge Building Competition is always a hit, and this year was no exception. The contest took place at the Community Science Celebration in Castlegar on April 14th, proudly supported by KAST.
Win $2,500 towards your first year in an environment-related post-secondary program. Provided by ECO Canada, the Newalta Aboriginal Environmental Scholarship will be awarded to three individuals who have shown leadership in their communities in the areas of environmental protection, resource management, or environmental sustainabililty. Application deadline is May 14th, 2012.
Kootenay kids and their families turned out in force for the 6th annual regional Community Science Celebration on April 14, 2012 -- the 2000 attendees enjoyed 3 interactive shows by our partner Science World and 26 fun, interactive demonstrations of the science that surrounds us right here in our region thanks to the following dedicated, imaginative, remarkable local organizations
It starts with an inquisitive mind that becomes captivated by an interesting question and driven to unravel the mystery. It is not Sherlock Holmes of which we speak, rather a group of 82 young scientists who recently participated in the West Kootenay and Boundary Regional Science Fair.
The 2012 West Kootenay U19 Film Fest, presented by the Rossland Council for Arts and Cultureand KAST, was held at the Royal Theatre in Trail on April 14th. 26 films were submitted by aspiring filmmakers, over $2000 in cash and prizes was awarded, and over 150 people filled the theatre to take in the artists’ work.
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) announced that it has extended the deadline to enter the 2012 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award contest and has added a new prize valued at $25,000.
On SATURDAY, join KAST and Science World as we celebrate the science that surrounds us at the family-friendly, free and interactive Community Science Celebration.
April 14, 2012 at the Castlegar Rec Centre & Arena, 10:30am-4pm.
