The effects of drugs and alcohol abuse was at the forefront of a presentation and discussion at David Thompson Secondary School. The event gave both parents and some youth in attendance the chance to hear two presentations dealing with substance abuse. Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment in Invermere was on hand to talk about both the history of drugs and how they have changed over the year. "Right out of the gate I have to make it very clear that drugs and tobacco are the number one case issue that we tend to have to deal with," Shehovac said. He went on to explain how TCH levels in marijuana have changed over the years and why it has become much more potent. [continues 383 words]
The struggle to save the position of drug and alcohol prevention worker at David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) continued recently in Kelowna as former DTSS student Tonie Minhas had the chance to talk at a meeting for Interior Health. Minhas was not sure if she was going to have her say at the meeting but was hopeful she would be heard. Upon arriving at the meeting Minhas was met by local representative David Goldsmith who sits on the board of Interior Health. He informed Minhas that after a special meeting the night before the board decided to hear what she had to say. [continues 217 words]
It has been well over a month since it was announced that the position of drug and alcohol prevention worker at David Thompson Secondary School would be cut by Interior Health. Students and now former students continue to fight to save the position. Tonie Minhas has just graduated from the school but is continuing to try and reverse the position taken by the board. She feels the position is vital to the students who will continue on at the high school. [continues 336 words]
