Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy - Castlegar

09/02/2026

We're HIRING!!!

We're looking for a Temporary Coordinator for the Robson StrongStart.

Want to be a part of a bustling, fun, bright, cheerful space??
Check out our career section on our website.

https://cbal.org/careers/

09/02/2026

🎉 TODAY IS OUR OPEN HOUSE! 🎉

Fall is here, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back! 🍂☕ Come visit us at the CBAL Castlegar Office today and learn more about what we have planned for this fall.

📅 Wednesday, September 2nd
⏰ 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 CBAL Castlegar Office
1406 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar

Drop by anytime between 12–2 to:

👋 Meet our staff
📚 Learn about our English classes
🍁 Find out about upcoming fall events
💡 Learn about other CBAL programs
📝 Update your registration information

☕ Light refreshments will be provided, so come have some coffee, juice, and snacks with us!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your friends and family — everyone is welcome!

Questions? Contact Jasmine, Settlement Worker:
📧 [email protected]
📱 Call or text: 250-687-4714

We hope to see you today! ❤️

08/26/2026

We've lost an international literacy champion. 😢

Dolly Parton’s father could not read or write, and she saw firsthand how challenging this could be. In response, she created the DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY, providing free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five.

It has grown into a global literacy initiative that has been inspiring young readers for 31 years. 📚

One of Dolly's incredible legacies!❤️

08/25/2026

🍂 Hello, Fall! Our Fall Term is Here! 🍂

Come visit us at our Open House! 🎉

📅 Wednesday, September 2nd
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Stop by, say hi, learn more about what we have happening this fall, and enjoy some coffee, juice, and snacks with us! ☕🧃🍪

We’d love to see you there! 😊
Everyone is welcome! 🍁

08/21/2026

New to Canada? Our latest e-newsletter, HERE & NOW, features how to make kimchi 🥬, the history of Trail, BC 🏘️, and highlights from a successful gardening workshop 🌱. Read it here:https://cbal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Here-Now-Summer-2026.pdf

08/21/2026

Join our CBAL team! We are looking for a Language Instructor to work with newcomers to Canada! Check out our website at cbal.org/careers/ for more information.

08/11/2026

We're looking for a Language Instructor in Castlegar. For more info, click the link below. Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. This positon is open until filled.

https://cbal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/English-Language-Instructor_Aug-2026_Castlegar.pdf

08/10/2026

08/04/2026

Castlegar Sculpture Walk Workshop date changed!!
Due to lack of interest, we will move the workshop from this Friday to next Friday, Aug 14th.
Please register with Jasmine by email or text.

Please see poster for details.
Thank you