Castlegar Selkirk College held their 50th anniversary [1966 – 2016] last Fall. It was a celebration of the College history and all programs. A Book “Journeys Taken” by Takaia Larsen and Bob Hall was put together for the anniversary. The 2 year Nursing Program began in 1971. Many of the early Instructors retired & still live in the Castlegar area of which 2 are former BCHNS members & 1 currently, Margaret Nicol, Kathleen Pinckney & Roberta Hamilton. If interested in book, click on link below.
Congratulations Selkirk College!!
http://selkirk.ca/news/selkirk-college-releases-50th-anniversary-commemorative-book
Nina Rumen celebrated her 90th birthday on Saturday October 14, 2017. Her actual birthday was October 12th. Her sisters Vera and Olga hosted the party at the South Granville Park Lodge, Nina’s current home. Family and friends gathered to celebrate Nina’s incredible life and career. Three members of the BCHNS attended, Don Ransom, Glennis Zilm and Sheila Zerr. Many stories were shared and Nina enjoyed the fun, presents and reminders of times past. Purple is Nina’s favorite color. The birthday cupcakes, bearing purple icing, along with the buffet of delicious food were enjoyed by all. A bouquet of flowers was presented to Nina on behalf of the BCHNS.
Affiliate Member of BCHNS,Linda Quiney, presented a copy of her book, entitled “THIS SMALL ARMY OF WOMEN” to archive committee members Nan Martin (Chair) and Ethel Warbinek, long time member of the Archive committee. BCHNS helped sponsor the book & is happy to accept it for our Archives. Linda has documented how 2000 Canadian & Newfoundland women known as VADS served in the First World War. Most performed their war work across Canada & Newfoundland in Military Convalescent Hospitals, but 500 were posted over seas as “active service” VADS.
