Funding cuts hit Success by Six programs across the region
It’s a made-in-B.C. program that directly helps parents and kids – by offering a range of worthwhile programs such as early learning and literacy, nutrition, children’s play, outreach programs, parenting skills development, and cultural programs to enhance the lives of young children and their families. Last week the B.C....
Dorothy shone on ice as figure skating club presents Wizard of Oz
Over one hundred of people crammed the Grand Forks Arena to watch two showings of the Grand Forks Figure Skating Club’s annual skate production, the Wizard of Oz. Over 60 skaters participated in the production that took place this past Saturday, March 12. The presentation was coached in part by Carla Bryan, Kristi Kuromi,...
NDP interim leader Dawn Black visits Nelson/Creston riding
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson DailyB.C. New Democrat Party interim leader Dawn Black will be in the Nelson/Creston riding this weekend to visit the region as part of International Women’s Week.Black, a unanimous selection by NDP caucus as interim leader prior to the April 17 leadership convention is scheduled to join Nelson/Creston...
Engaging entrepreneur and philanthropist to speak in Grand Forks
So what is Leadership? What is Staying Power? Yes, it’s certainly big vision and adaptability, but it’s also paying attention to the small moment’s one person at a time. Or so it goes according to Mr. Gus Whalen, CEO of the Warren Featherbone Company. Mr. Whalen is a testament to staying power as the leader of his family...
Sixteen Boundary women receive recognition
The Boundary region joined the global platform celebrating International Women’s Day on Tuesday. The soiree recognizing outstanding women of the Boundary, hosted by the Boundary Women’s Coalition, was one of thousands of celebrations held across the world. Performer and social activist, Annie Lennox, led a mass march across...
Ministry staff are keeping an eye on the Kettle River
The need for monitoring and controlling future water flows in the Kettle River is no longer a question with 582 water licences along the river and repeated annual low flow levels. The Kettle is the number one endangered river in B.C. and government staff are more than aware of the challenges for both water quality and fish ...
No joy in Nakusp, but still plenty of pride
By Bruce FuhrThe Nelson DailyThere’s no joy today in Nakuspville. Or is there?Despite failing to make the top ten in the 2011 Kraft Hockeyville contest, there remains nothing but “pride” in the town of 1800.“(While) I’m a bit disappointed that we didn't make it farther in the end, (Kraft Hockeyville) brought the community out...
The Battle for the Gilpin take two or twenty-two??
There is only one possible perfect solution in the battle over the Gilpin Grasslands for activist Barry Brandow – the removal of cattle from the park. But just dealing with the cattle is not going to be enough to protect the delicate grassland ecosystem, unique in the entire province of B.C. The park is also under threat from...
Gaming grants announced for local groups
Grand Forks area non-profits got word last week that their applications for gaming grants have been approved. Sunshine Valley Childcare Society (SVCS) and the Boundary Women’s Resource Centre (BWRC) are just two of the local organizations who received much needed operational support. For Sunshine Valley the funding is used...
Atamanenko pressures government to fight GMO alfalfa
New Democrat Agriculture Critic, Alex Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior), believes stopping Monsanto from registering its GMO alfalfa, already approved by Canada’s Health and Environment agencies, a top priority.“The government needs to put a moratorium in place immediately while there is still a chance to protect...
