I want my home to be my refuge, a reflection of myself.  I watch the shows and read the magazines, but I don’t see me, much less my busy household. Then I read Kate Bridger’s book, "Nest Building: a Guide to Finding Your Inner Interior Design."  It’s different kind of decorating book.  It doesn’t tell you what your home should...

I want my home to be my refuge, a reflection of myself.  I watch the shows and read the magazines, but I don’t see me, much less my busy household. Then I read Kate Bridger’s book, "Nest Building: a Guide to Finding Your Inner Interior Design."  It’s different kind of decorating book.  It doesn’t tell you what your home should...

Columbia Power Corporation (Columbia Power) is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Wszelaki as acting president and chief executive officer, effective Aug. 1. In his most recent role as Columbia Power’s Chief Operating Officer, Frank had full operational leadership responsibility for the company, directing the overall...

In the aftermath of the jet fuel spill into Lemon Creek and the Slocan River, residents brainstormed to create their own solutions for clean up as Executive Flight Centre, whose tanker spilled 33,000 liters of jet fuel into Lemon Creek on July 26, some feel is neglecting to fully clean up their mess. On Aug.12, residents...

The Wildfire Management Branch is deploying six additional Initial Attack Crews from around the province to help suppress multiple lightning-caused wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre. All but one of the 47 active wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre were caused by lightning. The majority of them are small, spot-sized ...

Interior Heath today issued a release answering frequently-asked questions: Q: Why did Interior Health lift the Do Not Use water orders? A: Interior Health’s Medical Health Officer lifted the orders after careful review of the testing that was done on each section of the Kootenay and Slocan rivers by the consultants handling...

The Kootenays Best Singer concert is already in the works for next year. Event creator and organizer Vern Gorham is making plans to come to Grand Forks in September with the hopes of working with a local non-profit -- like the high school’s graduation committee – to help with ticket sales. Gorham will start travelling around...

Hi Folks! In the past few months, I’ve heard from a few of you that it would be nice for the library to have books in other languages. If this sounds like a good idea to you, please come let me know! I’d also appreciate your feedback on which languages you’d like to see, and what types of materials (adult books, kids books,...

City park was alive with music Aug. 11 as the Boundary Habitat for Humanity held a "Raising the Roof" concert to bring in funds for their new facility. Watch the video for a sample of the music played. ...

The Boundary Dog Sled Association is holding a fundraiser at Jewel Lake, this Sunday, Aug. 18. There will be a relay race, canoeing, biking, a barbecue and more. Money raised goes to the January dog race, which will be held at Jewel Lake....