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The Nelson Professional Firefighters Charitable Society has raised $2,000 for SD8 elementary schools within the City of Nelson for the fourth year running - $500 each for Hume Elementary, Rosemont Elementary, South Nelson Elementary, and Wildflower Nelson.

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An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the SD8 Board of Education. The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PT/6:00 p.m. MT in person in Nelson or online.

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The Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) expresses its sorrow and empathy following the tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., and works to support staff, students and families.

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An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). The next board meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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Trustee Susan Chew was elected by acclamation as board chair and Trustee Julie Bremner as vice-chair at the inaugural Board of Education meeting on November 4.

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A woman with red hair in a black suit stands beside a woman with blonde, shoulder-length hair in a blue sweater and white shirt, in front of a wooden sign indoors.

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake).

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An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake).

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A vibrant new mural now wraps around four walls of Rosemont Elementary, transforming the school’s exterior into a celebration of local nature, Indigenous culture and community spirit.

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Read an overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake), including reports, financial information and more. The next Meeting of the Board held in Public is scheduled for September 9, 2025.

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Read an overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake), including reports, financial information and more. The next Meeting of the Board held in Public is scheduled for September 9, 2025.

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