By: Larry Hudema, Grand Forks From its humble beginnings in the swamps and bogs of Asia the ski has risen to noble heights. I cross-country (Nordic) ski. I'm not particularly good at it but that's just the thing, you don't have to be. No matter your level, from novice to black diamond ice and powder buster, there are a multitude...

Four finalists from Selkirk College went up against some of the region’s most innovative businesses at the recent Kootenay Association of Science and Technology (KAST) Spirit of Innovation Awards and one took home the Innovative Organization award at the end of the evening. Held only every four years, the KAST Spirit of...

Hundreds of little and large ghouls and goblins roamed the streets of the Boundary on Wednesday looking for treats and playing tricks. The adults took their turn in the fun last Saturday night at the traditional Freaker's Ball, while the children got into the spirit for the night of Halloween itself. Bonfires and fireworks ...

To the Editor; Winter is almost upon us, and it is a good time to get out, volunteer at the Boundary Community Food Bank, and enjoy the company of others like you while supporting your community. We need fit and able people to help us help the less fortunate people of the Boundary.  Contributing as little as three hours a...

Hope moves us forward when times are tough and helps us flourish while coping with obstacles life puts in our path. The Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities is celebrating 15 years of supporting community organizations in the region to achieve their dreams for local projects that help local people and foster hope....

The West Kootenay-Boundary’s leading innovative businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations were celebrated on stage in Nelson, and across the province this past week as the winners of the 2012 Spirit of Innovation Awards were announced. Long known for its geographical beauty, often overlooked is the region’s vast and diverse...

Les Johnson of GFTV takes a walk around the Adult Healthy Living Fair in Grand Forks Senior Secondary School and looks at what was offered, who was offering it ... and got chided for talking to his hand. Watch the video to learn what was happening last Saturday around Grand Forks!...

IntegrityBC today launched “Take back BC,” a campaign focused on ensuring that the 2013 provincial election is the last election in B.C. bought and paid for by special interest money. The organization is calling on every political party to put electoral finance reform into their 2013 election platform and to make it one of ...

Editor and owner of The Boundary Sentinel, Mona Mattei, was one of eight local businesses and organizations recognized at the annual Community Futures Boundary 2012 Community Awards at a special evening celebration, Tuesday, Oct. 23 held at the Grand Forks Curling Rink. About 100 people attended the event, which recognized ...

The Grand Forks All Terrain Vehicle club (GFATV) are the new caretakers for recreation sites up the Granby river valley north of Grand Forks. Under an agreement with B.C. Parks, the club will be responsible for maintaining all the sites located above 28 mile bridge including Blue Joint, St. Anne’s and Howe Creek. They will ...