As August wanes, Okanagan College President Neil Fassina welcomes faculty and staff to the first day of “Connections,” the institution’s two-day, employee-run conference. In a brief campus message, Fassina highlights the community effort behind the event and says he looks forward to meeting participants at the sessions.

Commander Chase Leonard of the Cañon City Police Department has joined the elite ranks of FBI National Academy graduates, marking a significant milestone for the department.