The Headwaters

Episode #40 Rascally Rodents

It’s virtually impossible to live in the hinterland without furry encounters of the unwanted kind. So how do we live harmoniously with seeminglybooming populations of mice, skunks, raccoons, squirrels, and the ever-encroaching rat? To find out, we burrow in with homeowners,bush dwellers, experts, and eradicators in our last episode of Season 4.

Episode #39 Rock Talk

We have a lot of rock here in the Basin! Our region is fast becoming a global hotspot for sport climbing and bouldering, and we’ll hear from those leading the charge in its development. We also chat with Chief Jason Louie from the Lower Kootenay Band of the Ktunaxa on the spiritual significance of rock, our oldest resident.

Episode #38 Our Skies

Look up, way up, and take a moment to ponder the great big beyond. Then, tune-in to our episode on Basin skies. We visit property owners in Crawford Bay who had a meteorite land in their backyard. We talk to a planetary scientist, the director of the Kootenay Stardome Foundation, visit a bat conservationist, and hear from an artist who specializes in capturing the mysteries of our deepest, darkest nights.

Episode #37 Volunteerism

It touches almost every facet of our day-to-day life, from our favourite community sporting events to our own safety and protection. Volunteerism is a critical element of our society, and in this episode, we visit with three terrific individuals who give an enormous chunk of their time to the betterment of the Basin.

Episode #36 Snow

Snow is one of the defining features of the Columbia Basin’s culture and landscape. While it is synonymous with beauty and adventure, it can also come with risk. In this episode, we talk to experts making our snowscapes safer through education. We also go for a shred with Erin Sauvé, a world champion snowboarder from Rossland.