SPOTLIGHT FILMS: Salmon fishing in the Yemen
An improbable journey into the Yemeni desert to establish fly fishing sport is an odd premise for a story, but so starts Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, the upcoming Spotlight Films presentation. On Tuesday, May 29 Spotlight presents a film from director Lasse Halstrom starring Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Thomas,...
Erna Paris to receive WFM – Canada World Peace Award
Acclaimed Canadian author Erna Paris is the 2012 recipient of the WFM - Canada World Peace Award. The award, to be presented July 12 in Winnipeg, recognizes an outstanding Canadian whose work advances awareness and action in support of a more peaceful future for humanity. Paris (www.ernaparis.com) is the author of seven books...
'Tropicarnage' is headed your way...rain or shine
Live roller derby action once again rolls into high gear as the ladies of the West Kootenay Womens Roller Derby League prepare to take to the track for “Tropicarnage”. This double-header event coincides with Castlegar’s Sunfest, and won’t disappoint derby fans. The Valley Vendettas are looking to tear into the Nelson Killjoys...
Very different artistic styles highlighted at Gallery 2
Drawing, whether used as a ‘means to an end’ or an ‘end in itself’ is a significant aspect of every art practice. The works that make up one of the current exhibits at Gallery 2 will challenge the traditional definition of drawing. As guest curator, Helen Sebelius says, “All of these visual stories speak about the artists’...
Greenwood gold water gets official award
It's official. The City of Greenwood now has the trophy plate to prove it has the best tasting municipal water in the world. City mayor, Nipper Kettle, was presented the award during a "Best Tasting Water in the World" ceremony in Greenwood Friday, May 11. More than 200 people packed the McArthur Centre in downtown Greenwood...
Fling at the Forks a fun time
More than 150 Scottish pipe band participants and hundreds more spectators, enthusiasts and supporters packed into Grand Forks this past weekend for the Fling at the Forks Pipe Band Spring Fling 2012. The weekend began on Friday, May 4 with good food, a pub crawl and some public performances. The more public events happened...
KHAOS: Smash hit opera playing in Grand Forks
The operatic smash hit, KHAOS, that premiered to sold out houses and rave reviews last month in Nelson is coming to Grand Forks. Nelson Community Opera is bringing its world premiere production of KHAOS to the Grand Forks Secondary School Theatre for one performance only on the evening of Friday, May 11. Close to 2000 people...
MIDWAY: Museum opening with tailgate party
Thinking about spring cleanup? Tired of tripping over no-longer-wanted possessions in your garage? But not enough stuff to have your own garage sale? Midway has the answer and you might have heard of it already - the famous "car boot sale" of the English countryside. The Kettle River Museum brings the idea to Midway, Boundary...
Proud medal bearers complete Rick Hansen relay
Medal bearers braved the rain to participate in the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay passing through the Boundary last week. The relay arrived in Christina Lake on Thursday, Apr. 26 and continued through Grand Forks, Greenwood and Midway involving a new community medal bearer volunteer every 250 meters. In each community ...
Selkirk College honours its extended family
A tradition has been established at Selkirk College. Each year, on the evening prior to the annual graduation ceremony, the Board of Governors gathers to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves in various walks of life. The recipients of these Board Awards are in very good company with past award winners...
