Vaagen Brothers Lumber named new operator at the Midway Mill
Vaagen Brothers Lumber Inc. from Colville, WA has signed an agreement to operate the Midway sawmill as the first offering of shares to the public was rolled out this week. Boundary Sawmills Inc. (BSI) board members and city officials were on hand at a series of meetings in Midway, Rock Creek and Greenwood to present the...
Draws for locally raised meat resume in the New Year
Monthly Boundary region meat draws for locally raised products have been a huge success over the last few months for both producers and the prize winners. The monthly draws put on by the Grand Forks & Boundary Regional Agricultural Society (also known as GFBRAS or the Ag Society) are helping to raise money for the society’s...
Area E's commitment keeps regional economic development afloat for another year
Tension between directors was put aside last week as the Boundary Economic Development committee (BEDC) went on the road to Greenwood. With Regional Director for Area E, Bill Baird’s announcement that his area will continue to participate with the committee in 2011, they can now set their sights on next year’s work plan. In...
FEATURE: Local CGA wins highest honours from provincial association
It's clear that even after 30 years in accounting practice, Jim Burch, is still on top of the numbers. Burch was recently awarded lifetime membership in the Certified General Accountant (CGA) Association, the highest designation that can be bestowed on a CGA in B.C. He was recognized for the many years of volunteer service...
No easy solution to the Grand Forks rail line problem, report says
With the clock ticking on the abandonment of the Kettle Falls International Railway the City of Grand Forks released their business case study to the public last week. The report, commissioned by the City in September, does not specifically recommend one course of action, but provides extensive information on different...
New care beds for Grand Forks out for tender
A Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design, construction and operation of 40 new publicly funded residential care beds in the Grand Forks-Boundary area has been issued by Interior Health Authority (IH)."These new residential beds will be a great benefit for Grand Forks and the surrounding area," said Boundary-Similkameen ...
Mill modernization project still a go
Modernization of the Grand Forks sawmill and the construction of a co-generation facility are still on track for International Forest Products Ltd. (Interfor). The co-gen facility is contingent on approval of the purchase of power by BC Hydro, explained Vice-President and Chief Forester Ric Slaco, and their proposal may not...
Anaconda residents raise fears over contamination from proposed slag project
Residents of Anaconda near the historic slag piles of Greenwood, B.C. are determined to voice their fears over carcinogens that could be released if a new mining proposal moves forward. Although the call for public input on the permit has closed, local Mary Jane Prutton said that the company’s initial presentation did not...
Boundary agriculture plan unveiled
Many of the people who attended the unveiling of the draft agricultural plan for the Boundary region were not convinced that the big picture direction provided by the author of the plan, James Calissi, is enough. The regional agriculture plan was previewed last week as the consultant opened the draft up for feedback from ...
Regional chamber receives $30,000 for next year
A donation of $30,000 from the Grand Forks District Credit Union has solidified the development of a new regional chamber of commerce. Despite this generous contribution, committee members raised concerns over future funding and membership as they forged ahead with their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 23. While both Christina...
