Tag Archives: College of the Rockies

Newly minted educators

Students at College of the Rockies’ Cranbrook Main Campus celebrated their graduation from the University of Victoria East Kootenay Teacher Education Program (Bachelor of Education Degree) on April 13, with some inspirational thoughts on what being a teacher means to … > Read More

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Norma Blissett / NDP – Kootenay East

Election 2013 Norma Blissett’s answers to e-KNOW questions: 1Q. Please provide a brief history of yourself—recent work experience, accomplishments and other things important to you as an individual. A. I’ve lived in Cranbrook for the past 18 years and have … > Read More

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College expansion receives LEED Certification

College of the Rockies’ expanded south entrance, completed in 2010, has achieved certification by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program.  LEED certification indicates the new construction meets the highest environmental performance criteria in Canada. LEED is … > Read More

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COTR continues commitment to sustainability

College of the Rockies (COTR) has recently become a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).  Through membership in AASHE, the college will receive support in advancing its sustainability initiatives throughout the institution and … > Read More

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College hosted trades event for Grade 9 students

College of the Rockies hosted 48 Grade 9 students from Elkford, Fernie, Jaffray and Cranbrook for a full day of trades-related activities on Wednesday, April 24 as part of the YES 2 IT (Youth Exploring Skills to Industry Training) program. … > Read More

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CFUW awards short essay

College of the Rockies’ international student Dorothy Maloba, a Tourism and Recreation Management student from Kenya, is presented with a one-time mini-scholarship of $50 from the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Cranbrook.  Maloba was awarded the scholarship for her … > Read More

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COTR Dual Credit students win medals

Three Cranbrook students, enrolled in engineering courses at College of the Rockies won medals at the Skills BC Competition in Abbotsford on April 17. The three competitors, all Mt. Baker Secondary School students, were enrolled in College of the Rockies’ … > Read More

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College member of newly launched BC Research and Innovation Network

The Presidents of British Columbia Colleges (BC Colleges) representing 13 institutions in B.C. and the Yukon announced today the formal creation of a BC Applied Research and Innovation Network (BCARIN). BCARIN’s mandate is to connect member institutions – their students … > Read More

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College celebrates Introduction to Trades graduates

On Friday, April 12 participants in an Introduction to Trades program at College of the Rockies celebrated their graduation.  Shaylene Osborne, Darren Williams, Jesse Thomas and Ashley Casimer all successfully completed the 11-week program. The training, a partnership between College … > Read More

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Welcome to The Blender

Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC), is hosting a three-part event for Kootenay businesses in Cranbrook on Thursday, June 6, entitled, The Basin Business Blender (The Blender). Part one will be a hands-on marketing workshop, Breakthrough Branding: Doing Business in the … > Read More

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