From the College of the Rockies Students at College of the Rockies will have access to more bursary funds, thanks to the College’s inaugural Giving Tuesday campaign. “We joined a global movement for giving and volunteering and the community responded with enthusiasm,” said Graham Knipfel, Director, Donor and Alumni Engagement. “We’re grateful to everyone who supported our campaign and, in turn, our students.” Giving Tuesday occurs worldwide after Black Friday each year and is intended to create an international day of charitable giving at the start of the holiday season. The College’s campaign saw cash donations to four featured [...]

North Coal donates to local community funds. The Free Press Today North Coal Limited presented $5000 donations to the Elkford, Sparwood and Fernie Community Funds. The community funds, put in place by the Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR), provide grants to local organizations. Each community fund in the Elk Valley aims to provide grants to the widest possible range of organizations and initiatives including animal welfare, arts, culture, heritage, education, environment, mental health, addictions, and more. North Coal said they were proud to contribute to the local CFKR Community Funds. “This program speaks to sustainability and long-term [...]

From the Fernie Fix Committed to safety while on and off the job, North Coal is proud to support Elk Valley Air Search and Rescue Association (EVASARA) with a $5000 donation for their plane and hanger purchase. North Coal employees live, work, and play in the Elk Valley, and one ever knows when they will need the help of search and rescue. “This program speaks to things we value at North Coal. Planning, preparedness and safety. EVASARA is preparing for any event, any time of year that they are called upon with these purchases. And, it is comforting to [...]